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 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...
May 14, 2020
Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Virtual Run Sells Out at 36,000 Entries
May 14, 2020 (Chicago, IL) – RAM Racing, the leading endurance race producer in the country, has announced the sell-out of the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Virtual Run. With over 36,000 participants, the event is considered the most popular virtual run in North America. From its launch in February 2020,...
May 14, 2020
IRONMAN Announces 2020 IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Have Been Postponed Due to Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic
TAMPA, Fla. (May 14, 2020) – IRONMAN today announced in conjunction with host city partners and authorities in Hawai`i, United States and Taupō, New Zealand, that due to the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2020 editions of the IRONMAN® World Championship and IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship cannot take...
May 14, 2020
‘I’m not going to lie to you now’: New Lance Armstrong documentary to air
A new Lance Armstrong documentary is set to air this month, featuring “unprecedented access” to the Texan that tells the story of his career, cancer recovery, and fall from grace after his doping was revealed. The two-part, four-hour documentary is part of ESPN’s 30 for 30 series, with part one to...
May 14, 2020
Grant Application Window Now Open for USA Triathlon Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— The USA Triathlon Foundation is now accepting applications for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, which will provide financial support to members of the multisport community who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals and organizations may apply for funding starting today, May 14, through May 31....
May 13, 2020
By the numbers: treadmill world record breakdowns
Treadmill record-breakers don't get enough credit for their feats, so here's a breakdown of some of the most impressive records out there. Read more on Canadian Running.
May 13, 2020
Leadville Race Series to Cancel All 2020 Leadville-Based Events Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
LEADVILLE, Colo., May 13, 2020 — Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand which owns the Leadville Race Series, announced today all 2020 Leadville-based mountain bike and run events will be cancelled amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Leadville Race Series is near and dear to us at Life Time,...
May 13, 2020
Spartan hosting major race June 13-14 in Jacksonville, Florida
With 4,000 people expected for the event, read what steps they have put in place to try and keep participants safe on Obstacle Racing Media.
May 13, 2020
Organizing a Virtual Event? You need maps.
With more and more events being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more event directors are attempting to replace them with virtual events. From 5ks to running across states and cycling around lakes, most of these events look the same with static online leaderboards and some social media...
May 13, 2020
World-Class Gravel Race SBT GRVL, Presented by Canyon Bicycles, Cancels August Event Due to COVID-19
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., (May 13, 2020) –SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience presented by Canyon Bicycles, has cancelled the 2020 event due to COVID-19 concerns. Based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the federal, state, and county governments, and after discussions with local authorities in...
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