EVENT NEWS
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May 18, 2020
On a lighter note: Take it easy with the Slow Mile Challenge
American runner David Melly has introduced the Slow Mile Challenge—a virtual challenge where the slowest runner wins. Read more on Canadian Running.
May 18, 2020
NordicTrack Treadmill Makes History With Ultra-Marathoner Zach Bitter’s New 100-Mile World Record
(LOGAN, Utah) — NordicTrack powered by iFit, the leader in at-home connected fitness equipment, contributed to running history with elite runner Zach Bitter, who set a new world record for 100 miles on a treadmill, with a time of 12:09:15. Bitter’s average pace was roughly 7:12 per mile, and he ran...
May 17, 2020
Nikki Bartlett (GBR) And Ben Kanute (USA) Put in Top Performances During Mixed Pursuit Format of IRONMAN VR7 Pro Challenge Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (May 17, 2020) – The seventh edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw eight leading professional triathletes battle it out over the course of two days. For the first time the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenged featured two professional women and two professional men racing on the same...
May 15, 2020
2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race Weekend Goes Virtual
PITTSBURGH (May 15, 2020) — The City of Pittsburgh has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race and Dollar Bank Junior Great Race, originally scheduled for Sept. 26 and 27. Participants who are already registered will have the option to race virtually (running...
May 15, 2020
NordicTrack Treadmill Is The Next 100-Mile World Record Opportunity for Ultra-Marathoner Zach Bitter
(LOGAN, Utah, May 15, 2020)—NordicTrack powered by iFit, the leader in at-home connected fitness equipment, is partnering with elite runner Zach Bitter to set a new 100-Mile Treadmill World Record on May 16, 2020, live streaming all day from 6:30 a.m. to approximately 7 p.m. PDT. Bitter will run from...
May 15, 2020
Together, XTERRA Community brings Connect Series to Life
Minneapolis, MN (May 15, 2020) - XTERRA Global has joined forces with its own community – “The Tribe” – to create XTERRA Connect. The initiative delivers daily content to XTERRA’s social media and digital platforms that inspires community support and perpetuates the “Live More” spirit the brand has fostered throughout...
May 15, 2020
Sports Backers Announce ‘Great American 5000’ Virtual Race Across America
Richmond, VA – Sports Backers, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit active-living advocacy organizations, is announcing their new ‘Great American 5000’ virtual race beginning on Flag Day, June 14. In the endurance challenge, participating teams compete with the aim of covering the 5,000-kilometer (3,100-mile) distance of a pre-selected course between...
May 15, 2020
RunSignup Announces RaceJoy Anywhere for Virtual Events
May 15, 2020 –Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup announces RaceJoy Anywhere now available in the industry’s leading race day mobile app, RaceJoy. Virtual event organizers can now offer RaceJoy for both location independent and defined course route race experiences for participants of running, walking, cycling, and water events. RaceJoy delivers an official...
May 15, 2020
2020 CapTex Tri Invites All to Participate in Free Virtual Triathlon
AUSTIN, TX, May 15, 2020 -- CapTex Tri presented by Life Time is going virtual for 2020 and athletes everywhere can participate for free. This year, the virtual-only options will replace the canceled event, scheduled for Memorial Day. With the free virtual option, participants can register for the Sprint or...
May 15, 2020
Run Club SF launches first virtual event: I Left My Heart in San F(RUN)cisco.
May 15, 2020, San Francisco, CA. Run Club SF is rolling out their very first virtual race, I Left My Heart in San F(RUN)cisco which includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. This event includes access to a virtual training community, shirt and race woodallion for all participants. Runners...