EVENT NEWS
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July 1, 2020
University of Denver Becomes First NCAA Division I Program in Colorado to Add Women’s Triathlon as Varsity Sport
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon, along with Karlton Creech, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations, today announced that the University of Denver will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 37th in the nation, the second in Colorado and...
July 1, 2020
First Descents Launches Nationwide Virtual ‘Out Living It Relay’ Race
Denver (July 1, 2020)– First Descents, the non-profit that offers life-changing outdoor experiences to young adults living with cancer and MS, is hosting a virtual race this month to get more people Out Living It during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Out Living It Relay is a small group race that...
July 1, 2020
Hyland’s Powered Announces 2020-2021 Ambassador Team
LOS ANGELES – July 1, 2020 –Hyland’s, a century-old leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, has announced the 2020-2021 Hyland’s Powered Ambassador Team. A total of 63 diverse athletes from all over the United States have been chosen to represent the Hyland’s Powered brand. While Hyland’s Powered is perhaps...
July 1, 2020
Steelers Run and Walk Celebrates Steelers Nation with this Year’s Virtual Event
PITTSBURGH, PA (July 1, 2020) – The Steelers Run and Walk, presented by Gatorade, opened registration to Steelers Nation worldwide for this year’s virtual 5K event, which begins on Aug. 17 and will conclude on Sept. 14, when the team opens the regular season at the New York Giants on...
July 1, 2020
Title Nine Announces Third Annual Movers and Makers Pitchfest
Emeryville, Calif, July 1, 2020 - Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to risk, lead and own, is proud to announce its third-annual Movers and Makers Pitchfest. The Pitchfest is a campaign to find entrepreneurial women who want to pitch their brand, tell their story,...
July 1, 2020
2016 U.S. Olympian Jared Ward and 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Qualifier Jake Riley to face-off in Virtual 5k Challenge presented by KT Tape
American Fork, Utah. – KT Tape, the leader in drug-free pain relief products, in conjunction with T.E.A.M Boulder, announced today that they will be sponsoring a virtual 5k challenge between 2016 Olympian Jared Ward (Saucony/Provo, Utah) and 2020 Olympic Marathon Qualifier Jake Riley (On/Boulder, Colo.). Ward and Riley will square...
July 1, 2020
Central Texas Food Bank Named Beneficiary of 2021 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, July 1, 2020 - 3M Foundation selects the Central Texas Food Bank as the beneficiary of the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. This grant will allow the Central Texas Food Bank to continue its mission of nourishing hungry people and leading the community in the...
July 1, 2020
Inaugural Race to Equality races to Equality for All
Portland, OR The Inaugural Race to Equality – 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Walk/Run is a virtual event with a mission to do something tangible, positive and impactful. Although walkers and runners won’t be together physically, they will be together in spirit as they raise awareness for racial inequality and raise funds...
June 30, 2020
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against IRONMAN Over Lack Of Refunds
A suit filed at the end of May against IRONMAN and the World Triathlon Corporation alleges the company and its subsidiary, Competitor Group, owe athletes refunds for events canceled or postponed due to COVID-19. Read more on triathlete.
June 30, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Three Divisions from Active Interest Media and Completes Its Series A Financing
Boulder, Colorado, USA — June 30, 2020 — Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the leading endurance sports media platform, today announced the acquisition of the Healthy Living, Fitness, and Outdoor divisions of Active Interest Media (AIM), one of the world’s largest enthusiast media companies. The acquisition by POM coincides with the...