EVENT NEWS
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May 5, 2020
RunSignup Releases Stage 1 of Virtual Challenge Events
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup, the leading technology provider for US races, has released a new Virtual Challenge capability to help race organizers and nonprofits offer long-term challenges to keep their community engaged from a distance. This initial release allows participants to submit results to challenges for automatic tabulation, with more...
May 5, 2020
Over 13,000 Participants from Across the Globe Take Part in Second Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Series Race
TAMPA, Fla. – The global community of walkers and runners came together for the second straight weekend with over 13,000 people from 75 nations and all 50 states taking to the virtual start line for Rock ‘n’ Roll VR2, the second edition in the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™)...
May 4, 2020
World Triathlon approves the COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for Event Organisers
Read a summary on the ITU website and see the full 28 page report here.
May 4, 2020
iFit Interactive Fitness Donates One Million Masks to State of Utah
(Logan, UT) - May 4, 2020 — iFit, the leader in interactive connected fitness technology, announces the donation of one million medical-grade surgical masks to the State of Utah. “We’re proud to have iFit Interactive Fitness headquartered in Utah, and I sincerely appreciate iFit’s ability and desire to be part...
May 4, 2020
Judith Corachan (ESP) and Joe Skipper (GBR) take Titles during The IRONMAN Vr5 Pro Challenge Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (May 4, 2020) –The fifth edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw four professional women compete Saturday and four professional men compete Sunday on the IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder 90 km bike course utilizing Official Virtual Cycling partner ROUVY’s augmented reality. It was Judith Corachan of Spain winning the...
May 3, 2020
Runners Participate in the First-Ever Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH (May 3, 2020) – Pittsburgh runners proved that they are truly made of STEEL this weekend as thousands took on their virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend events. While social distancing left runners without the physical and motivational support they’ve come to expect on race weekend, they took...
May 3, 2020
Zach Bitter, World Record 100Mile Treadmill attempt, on SFuels
SFuels LLC is honored and excited to announce that Zach Bitter has been preparing for, and is now ready to attempt to break the current 100 Mile Treadmill World Record. As the current track 100 mile, and 12-hour world record holder Zach has turned his attention to the treadmill world...
May 1, 2020
Wahoo Shred Sessions Aim to Unite Mountain Bikers on Zwift During Uncertain Times
ATLANTA, May 1, 2020 -- With many trails closed, and athletes choosing to ride indoors in order to more easily maintain social distance, Wahoo has decided to help mountain bikers connect with some of the sport’s biggest stars through the Wahoo Shred Sessions series. The Wahoo Shred Sessions will kick off...
May 1, 2020
Challenge Family partners with Blerter
Blerter and CHALLENGE FAMILY are pleased to announce that they will be partnering to increase awareness and adoption of best practice operational standards for triathlons that are part of the legendary CHALLENGE FAMILY global series, with Blerter's leading event delivery platform for sports - strengthening franchise operational readiness and continuing CHALLENGE FAMILY's long tradition of delivering world class...
May 1, 2020
“The Real Mothers of Triathlon” Mirinda Carfrae and Meredith Kessler team up for virtual triathlon
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — MAY 1, 2020 —IRONMAN champions Mirinda Carfrae and Meredith Kessler are going to swim, bike, and run this Mother’s Day weekend in a unique virtual event to encourage the triathlon community. “The Real Mothers of Triathlon with Meredith and Rinny” will take place on Saturday May...