GIVING NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about charity and giving in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sport giving news.
September 23, 2020
Newberry College in South Carolina Adds Women’s Triathlon as Varsity Sport
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon, along with Newberry College Director of Athletics Ralph Patterson, today announced that Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina, will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 14th at the NCAA Division II level, and the only school in South Carolina,...
September 23, 2020
CAF and Strava Team Up for a Two-Week Cycling Challenge to Help Athletes with Physical Disabilities Gain Access to Sports
SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 23, 2020) – Starting on October 4, cyclists across the United States will have the opportunity to join the Ride for Challenged Athletes Foundation Strava Challenge, a two-week, 100-mile challenge, for a chance to win incredible prizes and support athletes with physical disabilities. From October...
September 22, 2020
Chicago Bike Industry Leaders Team Up With The Newberry Library to Benefit Blackstone Bicycle Works
CHICAGO, IL (Sept. 22, 2020) — PeopleForBikes Ride Spot, the Newberry Library and the CRR1919 Commemoration Project invite Chicagoland residents to participate in the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Route, a historical biking tour to remember a monumental moment in Chicago history and raise money for Blackstone Bicycle Works. Thanks...
September 21, 2020
DelMoSports and its athletes step up to the plate
Cape May, NJ (September 21, 2020) - As events around the country have been challenged to keep going amidst the uncertainly caused by COVID-19, many local charities which rely on the support of these events have been significantly impacted as well. DelMoSports is pleased to report that through converting a...
September 18, 2020
Professional Triathletes Organisation Supports Spanish Triathlon Championships with 15,000 Euro Prize Purse
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will provide a 15,000 EURO professional prize purse for the Spanish Middle Distance Triathlon Championships to be held on September 26, 2020 in Bilbao. The Biscayan capital is set to host the ninth edition of this event. The 1.9k swim...
September 17, 2020
Beirut Marathon Association to Host Virtual 5k to Bring Light to the City After Recent Tragedy
To support and bring relief to the people of Beirut, who are continuing to struggle after a tragic explosion in August, the Beirut Marathon Association will be hosting a global virtual 5k called Embrace Beirut. All of the proceeds collected from the virtual event will be donated to the Lebanese...
September 16, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation 2020 Community Challenge Presented by Vega Gains Momentum Going into Back Half
Watch the Week 6 Challenge Digest here SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 16, 2020) – In just six weeks of launching, the first-ever 2020 CAF Community Challenge presented by Vega has raised nearly $700,000 to support individuals with physical challenges. Close to 700 participants have from across the globe are...
September 16, 2020
Balega Debuts 2020 Limited Edition ‘Grit and Grace’ Collection to Benefit Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
DURHAM, N.C. — Balega International, a leading sock brand in the run specialty market, is proud to announce its continued support of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) with the release of its Fall 2020 limited edition Grit and Grace collection. One dollar from every pair of Grit and Grace socks...
September 15, 2020
Adaptive Athletes Attempt Historic Ride Through Grueling Idaho Terrain
BOISE, Idaho (September 15, 2020) – For the first time in race history, athletes with permanent physical disabilities attempted the Smoke ‘n Fire mountain bike race, taking on more than 420 miles of self-supported bikepacking throughout Idaho, September 9-13. The team was comprised of Willie Stewart, an above-the-elbow amputee; Andre...
September 15, 2020
The Trans-Texas Virtual Run Raises Over $16,000 for the Tarahumara Community Affected by COVID-19
Houston, Texas (September 15, 2020) – Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), the largest trail racing company in Texas and host of The Trans-Texas Virtual Run has raised over $16,000 for its nonprofit charity partner, True Messages, to help the Tarahumara of Northern Mexico as they wrestle with the Novel Coronavirus....
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