The Best of the Best: Endurance Sportswire Announces Its Most Popular Press Releases of 2024

December 30, 2024

December 30, 2024 – San Diego, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ As we embark upon 2025, Endurance Sportswire has compiled a list of its most viewed press releases over the past year. Endurance Sportswire’s top press releases of 2024 included the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, which attracted nearly 3,000 opens, the San Francisco Marathon and other major events, Altra’s Timp collection launch, and Outside Interactive’s new social platform among others.

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MOST VIEWED ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE PRESS RELEASES

1. The IRONMAN Group – How To watch: 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupo, New Zealand – The 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will take place in Taupō, New Zealand December 14 and 15, featuring top professional athletes and over 6,200 registered age-group athletes. The event will be broadcast live on multiple platforms, with a $500,000 professional prize purse and the crowning of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion.
2. Gran Fondo World Tour – Epic Rainy Challenge at Amashova National Classic – Nearly 3,500 participants completed the challenging Amashova National Classic, South Africa’s premier Gran Fondo event, in rainy conditions, with top cyclists from South Africa and Switzerland taking the titles. Durban aims to host the 2026 Gran Fondo World Championship, solidifying its position as a top destination for sports tourism.
3. Life Time, Inc. – Tennis Legend Andre Agassi Named Inaugural Chair of Life Time Pickleball and Tennis Board to Guide Future Growth, Programming and Community – Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO, Bahram Akradi, has named tennis legend and pickleball enthusiast, Andre Agassi, as the inaugural chair of Life Time’s newly formed Pickleball and Tennis Board. Together with Akradi, who will serve as the board Co-Chair, Agassi will spearhead the Company’s efforts to elevate the profile, programming, leagues and community of tennis and pickleball – the fastest growing sport in America.
4. Mascot Sports – Travis Barker’s Run Travis Run: A Run & Wellness Experience – Travis Barker, the legendary drummer and producer, is bringing his passion for health and wellness to the community with his event, Run Travis Run, taking place in Los Angeles and Queens this summer. Attendees can join Barker for a morning run and wellness experience, featuring fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, and a day-in-the-life experience.
5. Life Time Inc. – Life Time UNBOUND Gravel Announces 2025 Lottery Dates – Life Time has announced key dates and updates for the 2025 edition of the UNBOUND Gravel race, including an earlier lottery date and the option for guaranteed entry through a training camp or fundraising. With the growing popularity of gravel cycling, the lottery is expected to attract a record number of participants.
6. San Francisco Marathon – Results Of San Francisco Marathon 2024 Ultra and Full Marathon Divisions – Results from the 47th San Francisco Marathon, which took place on July 27-28, 2024, have been released. Thousands of runners participated in the ultra and full marathon divisions, with Charlie Lawrence and Jenna Wolfrum taking the top spots in the full marathon, and Carson Clowes and Vanessa Dueck winning the ultra marathon.
7. Outside Interactive, Inc. – Outside Launches Integrated Social Platform to Inspire More Adventure – Outside Interactive, Inc. has launched a new community-based social platform for outdoor enthusiasts. With access to curated content, activity data, and the ability to connect with other users, the platform aims to bring the best of the outdoors into a personalized experience.
8. The IRONMAN Group – IRONMAN Pro Series Start Lists Announced for the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Western Australia Asia-Pacific Championship – Nearly 80 of the top professional triathletes from around the world are preparing to line up in Busselton, Australia, for the penultimate race of the 2024 IRONMAN Pro Series™ at the IRONMAN 70.3^® Western Australia Asia-Pacific Championship triathlon on Sunday 1 December, marking one of the largest professional start lists in the event’s 20-year history.
9. Chicago River Swim – Chicago River Swim to Make History as First Open Water Event in Nearly 100 Years – Get ready to witness history as the inaugural Chicago River Swim breaks a nearly century-old tradition, marking a revival of open water swimming events in the heart of downtown Chicago. Scheduled for September 22, 2024, this remarkable occasion will not only celebrate the river’s renaissance but will also serve as a fundraiser for ALS research.
10. Altra Running – Altra Announces Expansion of the Timp Family with the New Timp Hiker, Timp Hiker GTX and updated Timp 5 – Altra has announced the expansion of their Timp collection, introducing the new Timp Hiker and updated Timp 5 trail running shoes. These additions offer hikers and runners alike lightweight durability, improved grip and traction, and enhanced protection for any type of terrain.

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