EVENT NEWS
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December 27, 2019
Austin Marathon Announces Second Round of Accepted Elite Runners
Race weekend prize purse totals $26,000 AUSTIN, Texas, December 27, 2019 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces the second round of accepted athletes for 2020. This program, in its fourth year, creates a competitive field of elite male and female runners while discovering emerging talent,...
December 24, 2019
CarMax Tacky Light Run Celebrates Richmond’s love of tacky lights and active living
Over 4,700 participants take part in Sports Backers event RICHMOND, VA – On December 14, over 4,700 people took to the streets of Midlothian, Virginia, just outside Richmond, in the CarMax Tacky Light Run to celebrate two local traditions: tacky holiday lights and active living. The seventh annual event took...
December 23, 2019
Virtual Runs Do’s and Don’ts: Learn Best Practices at Data Insight Series Webinar No. 9 from Running USA + imATHLETE
On Thursday, Jan. 16 at 11am PST the mystery behind virtual runs best practices will be revealed Since it began in 2018, the Running USA and imATHLETE Data Insight Series Webinars have become a must-attend for event producers. Each webinar reveals best practices, data insights and industry trends that lead...
December 19, 2019
2020 Delaware Running Festival Finisher Medal Includes a Unique and Inspirational Feature
Baltimore, Md. (December 19, 2019) – Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Inc. unveiled a unique design for the 2020 Delaware Running Festival finisher medal which includes a removable Inspiration Coin. Similar to the tradition of American military Challenge Coins issued by members of the US armed forces, law enforcement, and firefighters, these...
December 19, 2019
The Living Legend Returns
Triathlon world champion Jan Frodeno on the start line at DATEV Challenge Roth ROTH. After his triumphant third victory at Ironman Hawaii in October, triathlon legend Jan Frodeno will return to the European triathlon stronghold of Roth. On 5 July 2020, the triathlon world champion will once again be on...
December 12, 2019
Maple Valley, Washington becomes newest IRONMAN 70.3 destination
MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. / TAMPA, Fla. (December 12, 2019) – The IRONMAN Group, a Wanda Sports Group company (Nasdaq: WSG), announced today that Maple Valley, Washington will serve as the newest host venue for the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Washington – Maple Valley triathlon will take place on Sunday,...
December 10, 2019
The BibRave 100 and MYLAPS Highlight What The Best Races in America Have In Common
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently announced the 2019 edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. With the release of the list, BibRave also published a custom white paper on “What Winners Have In Common,” highlighting...
November 13, 2019
World-Renowned Leadville Trail 100 MTB and SBT GRVL Partner to Create the LeadBoat Challenge
LEADVILLE, Colo., Nov. 13, 2019 — Two iconic events, the legendary Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB and the renowned SBT GRVL p/b Canyon, today announced the ultimate challenge of 2020: the LeadBoat Challenge, racing the Leadville Trail 100 MTB followed by SBT GRVL BLACK, two arduous endurance races taking place...
November 5, 2019
SBT GRVL, Presented by Canyon Bicycles, Opens Registration Dec. 3 for 2020 Event
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 5, 2019) –SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience set in the picturesque ranching town of Steamboat Springs, Colo., will open registration Dec. 3 for its second-year event. SBT GRVL welcomed 1,500 cyclists for its successful inaugural year, all joining together to experience Routt County’s vast network...
October 30, 2019
HOKA ONE ONE Named Presenting Sponsor of Western States 100
AUBURN, Calif. – HOKA ONE ONE® has been named the presenting sponsor of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, WSER President John Medinger announced. “As one of the leading premium running brands in the world, HOKA has a recognized place in our sport as an innovative voice for competitors of...