EVENT NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about running, cycling and triathlon races and events? Scroll below to view all endurance sports event news.
May 29, 2020
Dirty Kanza Announces Dirty Kanza: *Ad Astra* Edition, a Virtual Gathering from May 27 – 31
EMPORIA, Kans., May 29, 2020 —Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand which owns and produces the Garmin Dirty Kanza, launches their Garmin Dirty Kanza: Ad Astra Edition weekend, that will kick off today through Sunday, May 31. The Life Time team will bring cycling enthusiasts a virtual weekend...
May 29, 2020
RIDE2020-A Special Fundraiser For Event Organizers
Hood River, OR – Friday May 29, 2020. Today the Sportsgrants Foundation and Creative Disruption announced a fundraising initiative titled RIDE2020 to create $5,000 to $25,000 small business grants for event organizers on the brink of losing their businesses. The goal for the campaign is to raise $1 million by...
May 29, 2020
90-year-old man does Virtual Triathlon on his Birthday during Pandemic
Portland, OR While alcohol and food purchases soar during the 2020 pandemic and most of the world binges on Netflix, it appears that we have all succumbed to a sedentary, unhealthy lifestyle and the Quanran-15 pound weight gain will be a reality. Then we get a boost of inspiration from...
May 28, 2020
IRONMAN Announces Safe Return to Racing Event Guidelines Through IRONMAN Smart Program
TAMPA, Fla. (May 28, 2020) – IRONMAN today announced its Safe Return to Racing event guidelines, a series of comprehensive operating principles prepared in accordance with industry standards for open air mass participation sporting events. Based on standards from the World Health Organization (WHO) and developed with guidance from the...
May 28, 2020
124th Boston Marathon to be Held Virtually
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that the 124th Boston Marathon will be held as a virtual event, following Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s cancellation of the marathon as a mass participation road running event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All participants who were originally registered for the April 20, 2020 event...
May 28, 2020
Is it possible to regulate virtual racing?
As virtual racing grows, so do questions over fairness and consistency. The issues discussed on Triathlete.
May 28, 2020
The 2020 Granfondo Stelvio Santini on Rouvy: Conquer The King of Climbs Virtually
Granfondo Stelvio Santini is coming to ROUVY: the indoor cycling platform will be allowing all cycling fans to tackle the Stelvio Pass climb on June 7, the day the Valtellina Granfondo should have taken place. The top three men and the top three women finishers will receive prizes of Santini...
May 28, 2020
Cycling Legend Jens Voigt Teams Up with Challenged Athletes Foundation for Zwift Cycling Event
Known for the famous mid-race mantra “Shut Up Legs”, cycling legend Jens Voigt is hosting a virtual cycling event to raise awareness and funds for athletes with physical challenges. On May 30, Zwift cyclists will ride shoulder to shoulder with the 17-time Tour de France finisher. Jens, a passionate CAF...
May 28, 2020
Launch of new virtual racing suite
Ultimate Sport Service and its regional partners is pleased to announce the launch of a new complete virtual racing suite for professional endurance event organizers. An all-integrated platform from registration, social media, timing through connections to all major fitness/activity platforms, including Strava, Polar, Garmin and Suunto, web results and fully...
May 28, 2020
RACE RESULT Timing Technology used as Tracing Solution to Help Fight Covid-19
As the innovation leader in sports timekeeping solutions, RACE RESULT’s engineering team has developed a system to trace Covid-19 cases and help contain the virus, using UHF transponders and its latest product development, the Passive Track Box. "The new Track Box has not been officially released for timekeeping yet. Rather...
