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January 2, 2020
Endurance Sportswire Names its Most Popular Press Releases and Industry News Items of 2019
San Diego, Calif. - As we embark on 2020, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. MOST VIEWED ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE PRESS RELEASES Professional Triathletes Organisation Approaches Wanda Sports Board Proposing to Enter Into Discussions to Acquire...
January 1, 2020
CHALLENGEFAMILY extends focus on China, introduces brand new CHALLENGEWUHAN
After a last year's very successful inaugural CHALLENGEANHUI , CHALLENGEFAMILY keeps focusing on China in 2020 and therefore is introducing a brand new race in this triathlon minded region: CHALLENGEWUHAN. This spectacular race will take place on the 24th of May 2020 and gives athletes the possibility to race early...
January 1, 2020
Receive 25% Off the Second Largest 50-Mile Endurance Run in the U.S.
Run Into 2020 At AR50 Or AR25 Slated for April 4, 2020 Auburn, CA - The most iconic, historic and second largest 50-mile endurance run in the U.S. is returning for its 41st year. The American River 50 Mile Endurance Run will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The...
December 31, 2019
Grandma’s Marathon Registration Approaching Price Increase
Entry fee increases to $135 on January 1, 2020 (Duluth, MN): The registration price for Grandma’s Marathon increases on January 1. Registration for the 44th annual Grandma’s Marathon Weekend races opened October 1, 2019, which included Grandma’s Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K. All Grandma’s...
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,...
