EVENT NEWS
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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...
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.