EVENT NEWS
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July 22, 2020
Mizuno to sponsor the Honolulu Marathon
Mizuno has been confirmed as a supporting sponsor of the Honolulu Marathon. At this year’s event, scheduled for December 13, 2020, the Japanese run apparel specialist will provide all finisher, commemorative and volunteer shirts and sell official merchandise at the Honolulu Marathon Expo. The Honolulu Marathon was first held in...
July 22, 2020
The Pikes Peak APEX Releases Start Format Changes and COVID-19 Safety Plan for September Mountain Bike Challenge
Colorado Springs, Colorado—Sports Strategies announced today the safety plan and change in format for The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox, a 4-day mountain bike challenge on the slopes of Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain. Instead of a mass start, the event will move to a small group and individual...
July 22, 2020
VirtualRun.com Releases Two New Virtual Races
PHOENIX (July 22, 2020) – Virtual Run, the world’s largest marketplace for virtual runs, released two different virtual races this week: Will Run For Coffee 5K, and Chase The Unicorn 5K. The two 5K’s are the 44th and 45th virtual events on the site. The two new virtual runs both...
July 21, 2020
Women’s pro racing returns this week with three punishing Spanish races
The women's peloton returns to the start line in Spain this week after four months of a dramatically different off-season. Read more on VeloNews.
July 21, 2020
A Return to No-Frills Racing
It’s high time to return to no-frills racing. But how? Here is a practical guide to organizing your own DIY race without the bells or whistles — and a memorable example of one. Read more on Podium Runner.
July 21, 2020
A Virtual Racing Retreat to the Arima Hot Spring
Arima Onsen, Japan, July 21, 2020. The fun begins on the streets of Kobe, Japan and snakes its way through the city passing hidden gems of the metropolis. The participants will have an opportunity to race alongside the best riders of Japan. Cyclists located around Japan and the world will meet...
July 21, 2020
Clif Bar Named as Presenting Sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, benefitting the 500 Festival
INDIANAPOLIS (July 21, 2020) –The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that Clif Bar will be the new Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge presenting partner for 2020. The Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, presented by Clif...
July 21, 2020
2020 Editions Of IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Cancelled Due To Continued Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic
TAMPA, Fla. (July 21, 2020) - IRONMAN today announced that, due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2020 editions of the IRONMAN® World Championship and IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship have been cancelled. The IRONMAN World Championship will return to Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 9, 2021 and...
July 20, 2020
40.1 Grand Prix Bad Homburg, a virtual-crit race week of charity and a 2,000 Euro prize purse.
Bad Homburg, Germany, July 20th - The virtual race week of the "40.1 Grand Prix of Bad Homburg" will take place from July 20th to 26th on ROUVY! The events offer you the chance to ride alongside the German pros online in support of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. In...
July 20, 2020
Big Sur Marathon Launches Virtual Challenge: The Big Surreal
CARMEL, CA – On Monday, the Big Sur Marathon Foundation opened registration for a month-long, interactive virtual challenge: The Big Surreal. A play on the organization’s namesake race, The Big Surreal draws inspiration from the artistic, funky vibes of the coastal region’s culture while nodding to the strangeness of our...