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The 2025 Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, produced by Pig Works, generated an estimated $45.9 million in total economic impact for the region, according to a new report from the Center for Research and Data at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. According to the study, the May 2–4, 2025, race weekend drew more than 51,000 […]
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Ironman will launch of a new event in Northern California, the Ironman 70.3 Northern California triathlon. The inaugural race will be held August 16, 2026, with a scenic swim, bike and run course through Redding, California, and the surrounding Shasta Cascade region. General registration for the new event opens on November 13. Framed by Mount Shasta […]
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Running USA, the trade organization for the sport of road running and mass participation endurance events, has named Shawn K. Sullivan as its new executive director. Sullivan will lead the association’s strategy, membership growth and year-round programming in service of event operators, vendors, brands and industry partners across North America. He will become the sixth leader in […]
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With the World Athletics Cross Country Championships heading to Tallahassee, Florida, in less than 200 days, the official logo for the event has been revealed. The design “reflects Florida’s beauty, energy and distinct character.” The WXC Tallahassee 26 logo highlights the Sunshine State and features an orange, the state fruit, and orange blossoms, the state […]
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The 2025 Life Time Leadville Race Series starts June 28 with five weekends throughout the summer months for runners and cyclists from around the globe to compete on the trails and terrain of Leadville, Colorado. The Leadville Race Series began in 1983 with 45 runners and a 100-mile trek through the Rocky Mountains. It is […]
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The California International Marathon will host the 2025 and 2026 USA Track & Field Marathon Championships on December 7 in conjunction with CIM’s point-to-point race from Folsom to the steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento. “USATF is excited to be returning to Sacramento for the 2025 and 2026 US Marathon Championships,” said Olympian […]
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USA Track & Field and Nike announced that the Nike Cross Nationals will serve as host to the 2025–2026 USATF Cross Country Championships on December 6–7 in Portland, Oregon. Hosted annually for nearly 20 years and the culmination of eight regional qualifying meets, NXN is a showcase competition for high school cross country stars. The […]
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Spokane Sports is moving one step closer to the finish line of its new cross country venue — literally. The organization has secured a $282,464 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to help complete infrastructure upgrades at The Course Spokane Valley, which is set to open later this year. The funding, awarded through […]
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Major League Baseball has announced a new activation at this year’s All-Star Game in Atlanta — the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler run which will pay tribute to Braves icon Hank Aaron. Tickets will cost $44, with proceeds benefitting Chasing The Dream Foundation and the Henry Louis Aaron Fund. Participants will start and finish outside Center […]
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Marathon Tours & Travel will be the official international tour operator for the Shanghai Marathon, which this year will be on November 30. This year is the Shanghai Marathon’s debut year as an Abbott World Marathon Major candidate. Marathon Tours & Travel will market travel packages to participants along with their friends, family and supporters, […]
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