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March 10, 2020
Futsum Zienasellassie & Meb Keflezighi Named Official Pacesetters for the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS (March 10, 2020) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that Futsum Zienasellassie and Meb Keflezighi have teamed up to set the pace for the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. As the official Pacesetters...
March 9, 2020
Rossignol considers restructuring, closing or selling its Time Sport frame business
France's Rossignol Group — which besides its ski business owns Rossignol Bike, Time Sport and Felt Bicycle — says it is considering making big changes to the Time frame business and its frame factory in Gajary, Slovakia. The company says frame sales have declined by almost half in the last...
March 9, 2020
London Marathon cancellation fears grow due to coronavirus
Four major marathons or half-marathons have been called off in Europe over the past three days. The Barcelona Marathon became the latest road race to be postponed or scrapped as a result of the outbreak that has thrown sport worldwide into chaos. The event, scheduled for next Sunday, was put back...
March 9, 2020
2020 RAAM Qualifer Race Calendar
Boulder, CO (March 9, 2020)- 2020 will mark the 39th year for the Race Across America (RAAM) – The World’s Toughest Bicycle Race. Riders and Support Crews come from across the globe to race 3,000 miles coast-to-coast across the USA. RAAM can be a life changing experience for racers and support crews....
March 9, 2020
New Holland Announces Partnership with Ragnar Trail Series
Holland, MI, March 9, 2020 -- New Holland Brewing, craft brewery and distillery based in Holland, MI, today announced a partnership with Ragnar Trail Series as the race’s Official Beer Partner. Renowned for flavorful and unique craft beer offerings, New Holland will offer runners and attendees high-quality craft beer, and...
March 9, 2020
The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation announces 2020 host communities
Denver, CO (March 9, 2020) — The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced the four cities that will host the prestigious race this summer. At a press event at the Colorado State Capitol, race organizers and State Governor Jared Polis welcomed Snowmass Village, Avon, Boulder and Denver as...
March 9, 2020
Tony Kanaan, Indy 500 Champion and Beloved INDYCAR Driver, to Participate in the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that IndyCar driver, INDYCAR Series champion and 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner, Tony Kanaan will run the 2020 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on...
March 9, 2020
Challenge Family announces Challenge Family & Friends pro ambassadors
They are some of the best athletes in the world and therefore it is with huge excitement that CHALLENGE FAMILY announces the next CHALLENGE FAMILY & FRIENDS Pro Ambassadors: Radka Kahlefeldt (CZE), Laura Siddall (GBR), Steve McKenna (AUS), Kieran Lindars (GBR) and Pablo Dapena González (SPA). "We are so proud of these athletes as...
March 9, 2020
Tips for Raising More Money for Race Charity Partners
One of the most rewarding parts of race organizing is selecting a charity partner to fundraise for. Your race may have just one charity partner or it may allow participants to fundraise for the charity of their choice. Regardless, you want to make sure that your race raises as the...
March 9, 2020
Cyclestream TV announces Free Livestreaming of Redlands Bicycle Classic and Tour of the Gila
LOS ANGELES, CA - Following a successful pilot streaming the Redlands Bicycle Classic in 2019, Los Angeles based CycleStream TV will return to Redlands in 2020, and add free live streaming coverage to the Tour of the Gila in Silver City, New Mexico. Cyclestream will continue to push the envelope...