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Almaden Valley Athletic Club Beginner Triathlon for All Ages
The Almaden Valley Athletic Club (AVAC) announced the return of their TriAVAC Triathlon date as March 23, 2024. This community event is an introductory-level race for novices and a warm-up for veterans. AVAC plans to donate proceeds to Child Advocates of Silicon Valley (CASA), a Silicon Valley... - February 10, 2024 - Almaden Valley Athletic Club
100 Mile Club Welcomes Billie Jean Walker as Executive Director
100 Mile Club welcomes BJ Walker as its new Executive Director, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to lead the organization toward its mission of engaging and empowering students and families to achieve a healthy lifestyle through physical activity nationwide; preventing childhood inactivity and obesity, one child, one school, and one community at a time. - December 06, 2023 - 100 Mile Club
Sign Up Today: Cross the 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Finish Line with Run Kalamazoo Distance Run Camp
The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will be held Saturday May 4-5, 2024, returning to its former slot of the first weekend of the month. Run Kalamazoo’s 20-week Distance Run Camp - which provides training for those planning to participate in a spring running or walking event - will start Saturday, December 9, 2023 with a 13-week training camp starting February 3, 2024. - November 27, 2023 - Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
UK Charity Opens Registration for Solidarity Race the Sahara Marathon 2024 in Aid of Saharawi Refugees in the Algerian Sahara
The London-based Sandblast charity, devoted solely to raising awareness of the Saharawis of Western Sahara and their self-determination struggle and empowering them through creative educational projects, announces the launch of the Sahara Marathon 2024 fundraiser for its Desert Voicebox project. Desert Voicebox is a early-educational after school project for Saharawi refugee children. By joining the run to raise £20,000, you will be hosted by a refugee family during your stay. - August 15, 2023 - Sandblast
Fitness Within Announces 5K Run to Benefit Green Berets
Operation Run To Heal 5K is a unique, fun, family-friendly event for all ages and abilities. You can Run, Walk or Ruck the course. There is a Beer Garden post event that features local breweries, live music, games and food. - August 09, 2023 - Fitness Within
Christine Conti Named IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year 2023
Internationally known and sought-after speaker and best-selling author Christine Conti, M.Ed., BA is named the IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year on July 13, 2023, in Los Angeles, California at the IDEA World Awards. The IDEA World Fitness Awards are one of the biggest awards ceremonies in the... - July 17, 2023 - Christine Conti
Cykel Rack Unveils New Branding and Expands Product and Service Offerings
Cykel Rack, a pioneering company at the forefront of the cycling industry, is excited to announce the launch of its new branding and expanded range of products and services. With a clear vision of becoming the leading provider of cycling solutions, Cykel Rack is dedicated to meeting the needs of... - July 04, 2023 - Cykel Rack LLC
Inaugural Hippo Dash 5K & Family 1 Miler Community Scholarship Fundraiser Race in Hutto
Swim Bike Run Fun Events is pleased to announce the inaugural Hippo Dash 5K & Family 1 Miler Community Scholarship Fundraiser Race in Hutto, Texas. The event will support the Black Families of Hutto (BFOH) education and youth development scholarship fund for Hutto High School students while promoting fun and fitness. Participants of all ages are welcome to join the race and enjoy a scenic route, activities, and attractions. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. - June 29, 2023 - Swim Bike Run Fun Events
Live the Stryker Experience at the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will take place next month from Saturday, April 22 to Sunday, April 23, 2023. The 2-day event will include everything from a free PNC Kids’ Run and Health Expo on Saturday, to the highly popular Stryker Experience, and runs through iconic landmarks like the WMU football stadium, and more during the main race day event on Sunday. Plus, two newly added spirit stations: the Pickle Pit and the Donut Point for tons of family fun. - March 11, 2023 - Zeigler Auto Group
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Hosts "Back to the Basics" Panel featuring Tommie Runz at Gazelle Sports
The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon today announced that it will be hosting the panel: Back to Basics, moderated by content creator Tommie Runz, on Friday, March 3, 2023 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo. The event is catered towards first-time runners, those returning to run events post-COVID, and veterans with the general public welcome to attend. - February 23, 2023 - Zeigler Auto Group
PAWS NY Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 5. PAWS NY will be among more than 550 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s... - February 21, 2023 - PAWS NY
National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program - 33 Years and Running
Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line with them in 2023. Training runs start at NIFS convenient downtown location Wednesday nights, February 1, – May 3, 2023 at 6 pm. Online registration is now open. The NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program... - December 07, 2022 - NIFS
Annual Garnet Valley Turkey Trot 5K With Cash And Prizes For Best Dressed, First Second, And Third Place Overall Winner
Kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with families from the tri-state area at the Garnet Valley Turkey Trot 5K and 1 miler at Garnet Valley High School, 552 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342 on Thursday, November 24 at 9:00 AM. This race will take place rain/snow or shine. For the 5K, $500 will... - November 22, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series
Ronald Maestas Honored as a Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide
Ronald Maestas of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has been honored as a Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Ronald Maestas Ronald Maestas is a former dean and professor at New Mexico Highlands... - November 16, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Lynne Cohen Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of the Kickin’ Cancer! 5K in Brentwood, LA on Nov. 13
Los Angeles-based Foundation for women's breast and ovarian cancer prevention invites participants to walk/run/stroll in support of their cutting-edge preventive care clinic at USC on November 13, 2022. - November 08, 2022 - Lynne Cohen Foundation
Inaugural Family-Friendly Sweetwater 5K with Big Cash Prizes for First, Second and Third Place Overall Winners
Families from the tri-state area are encouraged to kick off Fall and race at Sweetwater Riverdeck and Marina, 2780 7th Ave., Sweetwater, NJ on Sunday, October 15 at 9:00AM. All proceeds of the Sweetwater 5K support Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) and The Hammonton Rotary. HKRS programs ensure... - October 13, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series
St. George Marathon Runner Attempting to Set the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Female Marathon Time Dressed as a Book, to Raise Awareness Around Dyslexia
Reading for Life Southern Utah is proud to partner with avid marathon runner and children’s book author, Hannah Holt, in her attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the fastest female marathon runner dressed as a book at the St. George Marathon on October 1, 2022. - September 29, 2022 - Reading for Life Southern Utah
NAMI KDK 5K Run/Walk: The Race to End Stigma
NAMI KDK 5K Run/Walk The Race to End Stigma Saturday, October 8, 2022 9:00am Prairie Point Park in Oswego, IL Join NAMI KDK for a community event celebrating the efforts of The National Alliance on Mental Illness Kane-South, DeKalb and Kendall County to eradicate the stigma of mental illness. Come... - September 13, 2022 - NAMI-KDK
Brighton Fire Authority 9/11 Memorial Preserved by Rhino Shield of Michigan
The 9/11 Memorial at Brighton Fire Authority Main Headquarters has been encapsulated using a process that has sealed the steel memorial and protected it from corrosion and weather. The memorial was erected in 2011 in memory of the victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon. - September 07, 2022 - Rhino Shield of Michigan
Team Arnav Foundation to Hold 3rd Annual Event
Public announcement telling folks to participate in a local event whose proceeds help eradicate pediatric osteosarcoma. - July 09, 2022 - Team Arnav Foundation
Healthy Kids Running Series Launches "Flavor Dash" with Celebrity Chef Aaron McCargo Jr.
A New Online Video Series Showcasing Easy & Healthy Recipes for Busy Families - July 06, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series
Exclusive Packages for the Running of the Bulls 2022
4-Day/3-Night Hotel Packages for the opening days of the Fiesta De San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls, Pamplona, Spain. - April 20, 2022 - Iberian Traveler
USA Track & Field Foundation and Healthy Kids Running Series Announce Partnership
Healthy Kids Running Series is excited to announce a partnership with the USA Track & Field Foundation for the new Run For All initiative. Run For All will bring the tried and true programming into underserved communities in urban areas, the Foundation is generously providing registration for... - April 07, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series
OnPoint 1-1 and GallantFew Presents Heroes of America Marathon
OnPoint 1-1 will present Heroes of America Marathon, taking place at National Infantry Museum on May 27 & 28, 2022, and featuring several guest speakers including Olympic Gold Medalist Jeff Galloway. OnPoint 1-1 is proud to bring Heroes of America Marathon to the Columbus area and National... - April 02, 2022 - OnPoint 1-1
Ontario Non-Profit Org Announces Partnership with Mixed Martial Artist Johnny Case
North Bay’s Ignite CHANGE is a local non-profit - and the work that they do supporting athletes dealing with mental health issues (anxiety, depression, etc) is recognized across North America. Research highlighting sports leadership and the positive impact that it can have on players is something that Ignite CHANGE has become well known for. - March 25, 2022 - The GM's Perspective
Healthy Kids Running Series Tackling Childhood Health Issues in Over 350 U.S. Towns & Cities
As pandemic restrictions lift and parents and children resume more of their activities, there’s one national nonprofit leading the charge to promote, educate and advocate for children to have a healthy and active lifestyle. Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is a national nonprofit based in the Philly/tri-state area with over 350 participating U.S. cities and towns, and the organization is excited to announce that this year they will be expanding to Europe. - March 16, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series
Launch of the Austin’s PinkStrong Multisport Series for Women, SwimBikeRun Fun Events Combine Fitness, Camaraderie, Friends, and Fun Competition
SwimBikeRunFun Events has launched a new athletic multisport event series for women. Mixing fitness, friends, and camaraderie into a fun competition, PinkStrong is making Triathlons feel like soirees. The PinkStrong Multisport Race Series aims to bolster and strengthen Austin's community of female cyclists and runners. PinkStrong provides training plans for all of their events and helps reach & encourage women to train and complete multisport events like triathlons, duathlons & aquabike. - March 06, 2022 - Swim Bike Run Fun Events
Brianna Marie Foundation - Offering Hope to Unborn Babies and Their Families
Are you aware that you can operate on babies prior to birth and give unborn babies that have been diagnosed with a negative fetal diagnosis a chance to live a normal, healthy lifestyle. Parents Aran and Patrick Hissam started a non-profit called the Brianna Marie Foundation in honor of their daughter that passed away ten years ago from a fetal illness known as fetal hydrops. To date, the organization has raised over $550K and funds research around the world. - January 13, 2022 - Brianna Marie Foundation
PAWS NY Joins the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half as a Charity Partner
The organization has participated as a Charity Partner for the United Airlines NYC Half each year since 2016. - December 12, 2021 - PAWS NY
Hong Kong Electronic Artist Zight Releases New Single, "Everybody Keep Running"
Following his breakout single, "Fly Away," which has amassed over half a million views on YouTube, "Everybody Keep Running" is uplifting, unapologetic EDM that shares the same euphoric sounds as its anthemic predecessor. Featuring UK singer, Peter Forrest and stars South African runner, Sibusiso Madikizela in the music video, the collective work from global talents combines Dance music with athletics. - October 01, 2021 - B2 Holdings Ltd.
Coach Bob Sepulveda, Coach Gary Hveem Book Release & Art Show Alamogordo New Mexico
2nd Life Media Company Inc. today announces a release party with book signing and art show at Roadrunner Emporium, Alamogordo, Saturday September 4th, 6 pm to 8 pm. The reception and book launch at Roadrunner Emporium Fine Art, Antiques and More will also showcase the works of southern New Mexico artists Delia Lopez Holloway, Marty Torres, the sculptured tree trunk artwork creations of Artist Rene Sepulveda and over 45 partners displaying their talents. - August 14, 2021 - 2nd Life Media Inc.
The RunRite Academy to Bring Indoor Track & Field to Arizona
The destination for indoor track and field in the southwest launches registration for upcoming Arizona Indoor Track and Field League and individual track meets. - August 09, 2021 - The RunRite Track and Field Center
Alicia Keys’ Charity Keep a Child Alive Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
Keep a Child Alive has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 7. This year serves as the 50th celebratory running of the marathon. Based in NYC, Keep a Child Alive is a non-profit organization, co-founded in 2003 by Alicia Keys to... - June 17, 2021 - Keep a Child Alive
Norfolk® Appoints McCaffrey Sales and Marketing as Canadian Sales Agency
Norfolk®, emerging leader in the high-quality technical sock market, has appointed McCaffrey Sales and Marketing as the sole representing sales agency for the Norfolk® brand in Canada. McCaffrey Sales and Marketing has worked with retailers across Canada, with over 100 years of combined... - June 17, 2021 - NBS International Inc.
Reach Out and Read Georgia Selected for AJC Peachtree Road Race Charity Partner Program
Reach Out and Read Georgia is one of nine non-profit organizations that serve Atlantans selected as the first-ever AJC Peachtree Road Race Charity Partners. Reach Out and Read Georgia will have 25 guaranteed entries into the 52nd Running of the Peachtree, which will take place on July 3 and 4 in... - March 17, 2021 - Reach Out and Read Georgia
Hale Law, P.A. Sponsors 2021 Lucky Leprechaun 5K and 10K
Hale Law, P.A. is proud to announce it will be partnering up with Fit2Run, Nathan Benderson Park, and other sponsors for the 2021 Lucky Leprechaun 5K and 10K for Sarasota and Manatee County families. The races will offer several options this year to be a safe event for all. Virtual running is one... - March 11, 2021 - Hale Law, P.A.
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington to Sponsor 2021 CEA Turkey Trot
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington, a leading Property & Casualty insurer headquartered in Hunterdon County, will be the official Bib Sponsor for the 2021 CEA Turkey Trot to take place on Thanksgiving Day in Flemington. This fun community event helps raise funds to support the Center for... - March 05, 2021 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
6AMRun.com Has a New Website, New Products and More for the New Year
6AM Run has been on to something this past year. They have kept people active and motivated through the tough year that 2020 was and they are bringing in that same energy for 2021. When the pandemic hit, many people were not sure how to feel. Everything was shutting down, including gyms. For a lot... - January 10, 2021 - 6AM Run LLC
Emisshield Inc. Granted New Patent for Thermally Enhancing Trizar® Fabrics
Emisshield Inc.’s new patent, Thermal Enhancements Additives Useful for Fabrics, is a new invention that uniquely adds emissivity agents to enhance the heat properties of Trizar (R) fabrics. Originally used for NASA spaceship tiles, these Emisshield materials can be added to fibers, films, and coatings to either keep fabrics warmer longer or to reduce heat buildup by wicking heat away. Trizar (R) Technology has launched these products with several leading clothing brands. - December 19, 2020 - Clean Textile Technology
Human Potential Running Series Becomes Only Major Race Series in the World to Host Full Calendar of Events in 2020
Colorado based trail and ultra-marathon series hosts their full calendar of events in 2020, zero cancellations, despite COVID-19 pandemic. - December 14, 2020 - Human Potential LLC
Oax Sport Management Launches a New Athletic Team
Bekw yâs Güilá is a team of amateur runners from the indigenous community of San Pablo Güilá, Oaxaca, Mexico. The group was formed to support and guide local young athletes. - November 25, 2020 - Oax Sport Management
Oaxacan Athletes are Confirmed for the 2021 Ultra Trail Oso Negro®
OAX Sport is Participating in the Best and Roughest Race in Latin America - November 01, 2020 - Oax Sport Management
Latest Installment of Zeigler University Guest Speaker Series to Include Global Ultra-Endurance Athlete, Charlie Engle
Zeigler Automotive Group today announced that ultra-endurance athlete Charles Engle will be Zeigler University Speaker Series' latest celebrity guest. The presentation, which is part of the dealer group's ongoing internal leadership and development program, will take place at Zeigler Honda in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, October 23, 2020. - October 15, 2020 - Zeigler Auto Group
QURE® Water Unveils #TeamQURE Ambassadors to Mark 10th Anniversary
QURE® Water marks 10th anniversary celebrating the inspiring stories of #TeamQURE - a group of unique and robust individuals who take on the excitement and challenges in all kinds of terrain by action and by heart! - October 13, 2020 - QURE Water
National Movement to Honor George Floyd--October 25, 2020 8.46 Breathe Race Series
National Race Series to Bring Awareness to Social Injustice and Preserve the Legacy of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Walk, Run, Dance or just breathe. How will you use 8 minutes and 46 seconds to create change. - October 09, 2020 - 8.46 Breathe Race Series
Joel de Blank to Run Across South Dakota
A local South Dakota runner is set to run across the state. Starting October 2, Joel de Blonk will start his long-distance run of 415 miles across his home state. - September 30, 2020 - JAdRunning
Local Rotary Club of Westerville Hosts “Rotary Honors Veterans 5K Walk/Run” Supporting the National Nonprofit SEALKIDS
Join The Rotary Club of Westerville from Thursday, November 5th until Tuesday, November 10th in the Rotary Honors Veterans Virtual 5k Walk/Run. The mission behind the Rotary Honors Veterans 5k Walk/Run hosted by the Rotary Club of Westerville is,“To honor, celebrate and recognize those... - September 25, 2020 - SEALKIDS
Helping Runners Overcome the Disappointment of Cancelled Events 26.2 4U Offers Concierge Services That Create "Personal Race Day Experiences"
Hundreds of thousands of runners around the world have trained for months and maybe even years, for road races that have understandably been cancelled or postponed. 26.2 4U was created with a simple mission, to support the running community by helping runners achieve their dreams and goals from the... - April 05, 2020 - 26.2 4U
Angel Flight NE Holding First Annual 5K on the Runway Presented by JetBlue at Logan International Airport Boston on May 3
600 Runners/Walkers to participate in unique 5K event at Logan International Airport to raise funds and awareness for Angel Flight NE. - February 29, 2020 - Angel Flight NE
Rentmax.com Owner Starts Nonprofit to Fight Opioid Epidemic in Las Vegas
After both losing sisters to opioid overdoses, Holly Wever and Jennie Slade teamed up with Jennie's family to create Second Chance 5K, a 501(c)(3) charity in Las Vegas. The 4th Annual 5K will be held March 28, 2020 at Givens Elementary. This family friendly event is like no other giving connection, healing and hope to our community battling a national epidemic. - February 08, 2020 - Rentmax Property Management