EVENT NEWS
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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...
July 20, 2020
Outerbike Cancels Remaining 2020 Events; Announces New Website Page Connecting Riders with Exhibiting Bike Brands
MOAB, Utah (July 20, 2020) – Outerbike, the premier three-day experiential consumer event dedicated to helping mountain bikers find their perfect bike, announces an exciting new feature to the Outerbike website launching later this year, that will still help riders find their perfect bike, even when they can’t do it ...
July 20, 2020
Jeanni Seymour (ZAF) AND Justin Metzler (USA) earn victories as athletes return to the water for a 500M SWIM, 40KM bike and 3KM run during the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN VR15 Pro Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. (July 20, 2020) – Jeanni Seymour (ZAF) and Justin Metzler (USA) made it a family affair becoming the first husband and wife duo to take top honors in the professional women’s and men’s races, respectively during the 15th edition of the HOKA ONE ONE IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge. This...
July 20, 2020
Advance Completes Acquisition of The IRONMAN Group
New York, NY / Tampa, FL (July 20, 2020) – Today Advance announced it has completed its acquisition of The IRONMAN Group from Wanda Sports Group. The transaction was first announced on March 26, 2020. Orkila Capital, a growth equity firm focused on investments in the media, entertainment and consumer...
July 20, 2020
Rock ‘n’ Roll VR12 Sees Over 12,000 Registered Participants From 96 Nations as Rock ‘n’ Roll Virtual Running Club Platform Surpasses 50,000 Subscribers
TAMPA, Fla. (July 20, 2020) – More than 12,000 people from 96 nations and 46 states registered to take part in the 12th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR12 gave participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with two different race distances that...