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December 20, 2019
Road Runners Club of America Announces Fall 2019 Runner Friendly Communities
Four communities have the “right stuff” of community infrastructure & support plus local government involvement for designation Arlington, VA – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce and welcome its Runner Friendly Community® designations for fall 2019: Belmont, California Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Houston, Texas Williamsburg/James City County, Virginia...
December 19, 2019
Nike Q2 earnings blow past forecasts as digital efforts take hold
The Beaverton, Ore.-based athletic behemoth posted Q2 revenues that climbed 10% year over year to $10.3 billion, outpacing analysts’ expectations of $10.1 billion. Profits, meanwhile, advanced 32% to $1.1 billion, or 70 cents per share, trouncing forecasts for earnings of 58 cents per share. Read how digital came into play on...
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
$12 million raised to battle childhood cancer, other life-threatening diseases
St. Jude Hero Adam Higham becomes top marathoner after seven-year fight for first MEMPHIS, Tenn. – This year, 26,000 participants from all 50 states and 17 foreign countries gathered in the Bluff City alongside 40,000 spectators for the 18th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+®. Among...
December 19, 2019
Going the distance for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Heroes program celebrates 20 years of raising funds, awareness through fitness MEMPHIS, Tenn. – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of the St. Jude Heroes® program, a nationwide alliance of supporters who help raise funds and awareness for the hospital through fitness events. The...
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 19, 2019
RunSignup Releases Early Sales Tax Results
(Moorestown, NJ) – RunSignup rolled out their new sales tax functionality this month in response to a wave of changes to state sales tax laws. The changes stem from the landmark 2018 Supreme Court decision on South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc that changed the way in which online sellers are...
December 18, 2019
Kahtoola Wins New Product Showcase Award at The Running Event
Flagstaff, Ariz. (Dec. 18, 2019) – Kahtoola, creator of award-winning MICROspikes® and NANOspikes® footwear traction, is proud to announce it has received the “New Product Showcase Award” at The Running Event (TRE) in December 2019. Chosen by fellow TRE attendees, Kahtoola’s new EXOspikes™ (versatile traction for flexible footwear) took home...
December 16, 2019
The RunnerBox Heats Up its Offering with New Winter Edition
The RunnerBox, a leader in the endurance gift and subscription industry, has debuted its most anticipated box of the year: The Winter Edition. While the previous Fall edition saw a box almost double the size, the Winter Edition will showcase a fresh new look which includes the introduction of The...
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,...