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Widow Publicly Forgives Husband's Killer at Finish The Ride Event
On 1 November 2016, Jeff Knopp (USMC (ret.), loving husband and father) was cycling on Foothill Boulevard when he was hit from behind and killed while riding a narrow stretch of Foothill Blvd. with no bike lane. In celebration of his life, this past weekend a Finish The Ride® event was held. Everyone in attendance was brought to tears when Jennifer Knopp, Jeff’s widow, introduced Joshua (the driver who killed Jeff), hugged him and forgave him for happened that day. - November 27, 2017 - Streets Are For Everyone
National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini-Marathon & 5K Training Program - 28 Years and Running
Training for a race event is better with a group! Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line this spring! Now in it’s 28th year, the NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program prepares participants for both the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon... - November 09, 2017 - NIFS
Trackwired.com Launches Online Training Marketplace for Track and Field, Cross Country, and Road Running
Trackwired Inc, a unique sports training marketplace that offers custom training plans designed by elite level coaches for track and field, cross country, and road running announces the launch of Trackwired.com, co-founded by Travis Geopfert, Andrew Gilmore, and Tyler Geopfert. Trackwired.com is... - October 26, 2017 - Trackwired, Inc
Runners Don’t Need to Roll Up Their Sleeves for the Detroit Free Press Chemical Bank Marathon
ObservaMé combines high fashion and high tech with its patented sleeve opening. - October 12, 2017 - ObservaMé
SocksLane Adds New Models to Their Women Cotton Compression Socks Collection and Offers Launch Discount
Amazon shoppers can now choose between 3 different designs for their Favorite Women's Cotton Support Stocking and Get Exclusive Discount Coupon - September 28, 2017 - SocksLane
Run Seal Beach Announces 2018 Registration is Now Open
Run Seal Beach opens registration for their annual 5K, 10K and kid's 1K in Old Town Seal Beach. The race takes place on March 24, 2018. - September 21, 2017 - Run Seal Beach
Holy Child Academy 5K Run/Walk Set for Sept. 23 in Drexel Hill, Pa.
The Holy Child Academy 5K Run/Walk on Sept. 23 features a USATF-certified course through the tree-lined streets of Drexel Park near Philadelphia. - August 25, 2017 - Holy Child Academy
Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation to Hold the Final Run for Our Fallen Heroes
This run has been going on for 10 years and has gotten way too big for one person to maintain so it will end. - August 14, 2017 - Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation
1st Place Sports and Community First Credit Union Announce Sponsorship Agreement
Credit Union will be title sponsor of Thanksgiving Day race. - July 27, 2017 - 1st Place Sports
1st Place Sports Presents the 25th Annual Tour de Pain
Race series tests a runner’s ability to complete three races in 24 hours. - July 13, 2017 - 1st Place Sports
Journey Fitness Presents A Warrior's Journey Obstacle Course Series
Journey fitness is hosting its second annual A Warrior's Journey Obstacle Course Race. A Warrior's Journey is one of the few obstacle course races in Upstate New York. Journey Fitness will also be donating a portion of the proceeds to their local Imatter foundation, to raise awareness on teen... - July 10, 2017 - Journey Fitness
QianHaiLanYue Tech Makes Breakthrough with Muscle-Mapping Wearable That Will Change Fitness
The Wearable That Makes Fitness Easy to Do, Trace & Understand - July 04, 2017 - KeenBrace
2017 Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series Kicks Off on June 24
Runners to Hit the Streets for the National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile. - June 07, 2017 - Akron Marathon Race Series
New Route for the 2017 Charles Street 12 Will End at Under Armour's South Baltimore Headquarters
Charm City Run is excited to announce that the 2017 Under Armour Charles Street 12 presented by KELLY, a 12-mile road race down Charles Street in Baltimore, MD, will end at Under Armour’s headquarters in Baltimore, MD. Historically, the Under Armour Charles Street 12 presented by KELLY had ended at Power Plant Live! Now in its fourth year, the Labor Day weekend race draws nearly 3,000 entrants. - May 13, 2017 - Charm City Run
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Gears Up for Its 11th Year of Women’s Triathlon Training
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Go Girl Triathlon Training Program begins at 5:30pm on Tuesday June 20, 2017 at NIFS in downtown Indianapolis. Registration now open. - May 11, 2017 - NIFS
U.S. Bank OC Marathon Showcases Strong Elite Field
This weekend’s race events poised to break records. - May 05, 2017 - OC Marathon
Temporary Morning Road Closures for U.S. Bank OC Marathon
Spectator Opportunities Abound, event date: Sunday, May 7, 2017 www.ocmarathon.com - May 01, 2017 - OC Marathon
ObservaMé Fitness Apparel Solves Fitness Tracker Problem
New Active Wear for Real Life on Display at the Boston Marathon - April 15, 2017 - ObservaMé
Every Finisher Gets a Ham at the Hams and Hamstrings 5K
Company keeps true to their mantra that everyone is a bigwig. - April 14, 2017 - Bigwig Races LLC
Run's Done Introduces Solutions-Oriented Products Made for Runners by Runners
Run's Done, headquartered in Georgia, has launched a new product line, website & wholesale network. The new product line includes reusable and disposable seat covers designed to protect vehicle seats from post-workout sweat. - March 22, 2017 - Run's Done
Nadrich & Cohen, LLP Sponsors 2017 Santa Rosa St. Patrick's Day 5K Race
The Personal Injury Law Firm of Nadrich & Cohen, LLP is a proud sponsor of the 2017 St. Patrick's Day 5K Race benefiting the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund. - March 17, 2017 - Nadrich & Cohen, LLP
One Week Left to Register for the 40th Annual Gate River Run
Registration open until March 8 - March 03, 2017 - 1st Place Sports
Kids Run the OC Expected to Hit Significant Milestone of 10,000 for "Final Mile" Event
KIDS RUN ready to take its program to new heights and locations. - February 27, 2017 - OC Marathon
Camp Tomohawk Park Has Been Renovated, Courtesy of the Gate River Run
Money raised from annual run used for renovations to city park. - February 19, 2017 - 1st Place Sports
U.S. Bank OC Marathon: Racing Toward $1 Million
Charities will be the big winners as event gears up to double last year’s goal; Event dates: Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7, 2017 http://www.ocmarathon.com - February 15, 2017 - OC Marathon
Meb Shares His Good Luck Through Good Luck Box
Meb Keflezighi partners with Good Luck Box to bring runners extra luck in Boston. - January 23, 2017 - Good Luck Box
National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program—27 Years and Running
Training for a race event is better with a group. Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line this spring. - November 21, 2016 - NIFS
Devotional Book for Runners Releases: Embracing the Race: 40 Devotions for the Runner's Soul
"Embracing The Race" is a 40 day devotional book for runners. Author, Lisa Preuett, writes for runners of all levels. You'll be awakened to the powerful parallels between running and the Christian life and equipped with scripture. You'll plunge deeper in your walk with God! - November 14, 2016 - Lisa Preuett
New England Acura Dealers Give Local Athletes Second Chance to Run Boston Marathon 2017
The New England Acura Dealers Association (NEADA), official automotive sponsor of the 2017 Boston Marathon, announced the “I Run Boston” contest with their partner the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.). The “I Run Boston” contest is designed for athletes to share their personal stories of strength and love for Boston, while also providing one runner a second opportunity to register for the 2017 Boston Marathon. - October 21, 2016 - New England Acura Dealers
SportGroup Acquires ProGrass from Rockwell
SportGroup Holding Consolidates Position in Artificial Turf Market with Pittsburgh's ProGrass - October 18, 2016 - APT
LA Corporate Challenge 5K Race - Thousands Prepare
The biggest health and wellness event in Los Angeles is taking place at the beginning of February 2017. Are you ready? - October 12, 2016 - Los Angeles Corporate Challenge
Curtis Claar Completes RRCA Race Director Certification Course
Local runners to benefit from expanded knowledge base and best practices. - October 02, 2016 - Bigwig Races LLC
Kiddie Run Sponsored by The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA presents a Kiddie Run as part of the Union Township Chamber’s Sixth Annual Mayor’s Weekend Run. - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Villa Maly Steers Towards Luang Prabang Half Marathon 2016
Get ready for the most scenic Half Marathon routes in Luang Prabang. - July 28, 2016 - Villa Maly Boutique Hotel, Luang Prabang
Remington Products Company, Parent Company of Powerstep®, is Recognized as One of Northeast Ohio's Top Workplaces for the Second Year in a Row
Powerstep’s parent company, Remington Products Company, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of Northeast Ohio’s Top Workplaces for the second year in a row. The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by... - June 28, 2016 - Powerstep
Award Winning Manuka Sport Bee-Fit
The world's first energy gel to contain Manuka honey from New Zealand was Highly Commended for it's technical excellence at last week's Bridge2Foods Sports and Nutritional Conference in Holland. Manuka Sport Bee-Fit was launched this month by Family Foods Ltd. and has already received global interest. - June 23, 2016 - Family Foods
Mr. America® 2016 All American Sports Festival™ Announces 5K Competitive Race
Competition open to male and female competitors of all ages. - June 08, 2016 - Mr. America
World's Most Complete List of Running Events, Race-Find, Now Lets You Find Any Race, Any Place
Instantly find races by date, location, or distance. - June 06, 2016 - RRP
Ely Finishing 50th Marathon for Wheelchairs
One man transforms the lives of 550 people with disabilities by running marathons for mobility in all 50 states, ending in Traverse City, MI. - May 24, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance. - May 23, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Record Setting Penn Relays on Rekortan Track Surface
The 2016 Penn Relays held at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania on April 28 – 30 were the first run on the new Rekortan track. Speed was expected and the relays did not disappoint. Several records and bests were set on the new Rekortan track surface, in spite of difficult wind... - May 20, 2016 - APTRekortan
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Gears Up for Its 10th Year of Women’s Triathlon Training
Attention Ladies: The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Go Girl Triathlon Training Program prepares you for the Go Girl Triathlon at Eagle Creek Park on August 27th. Training begins at 5:30pm on Tuesday June 21st at NIFS in downtown Indianapolis. Whether you are new to triathlons or... - May 18, 2016 - NIFS
Montessori on the Lake Jogs for Free Wheelchair Mission
How young is too young to think globally? At Montessori on the Lake (MOTL), a preschool through grade 8 school, children are never too young. Every year since 2005 MOTL has held a jog-a-thon to raise money for a charitable organization. For the second time MOTL has selected to support Free... - May 12, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Pakistan Wins Discus Throw Silver at Asian Masters
Dr Ali Bajwa won Silver in the Discus throw competition and secured the only medal for team Pakistan at the 19th Asian Masters Athletics Championships in Singapore that concluded on 8th of May. Shelton Dcosta and Surendra Kumar of India got the Gold and Bronze medals respectively. Athletes from 20... - May 10, 2016 - Ali Bajwa
Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation to Hold 4th Annual Fallen Heroes 5K Run/Walk on Armed Services Day
In honor of the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, and to pay tribute to those now serving, the Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation will hold its annual Fallen Heroes Run/Walk on May 14, Armed Services Day. All proceeds from the event benefit military families directly. - April 25, 2016 - Temple Sinai
Local Charity Holding Inaugural Event Benefiting Brain Cancer Research (Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 8am, Fort Mellon Park, Lake Monroe, Sanford, FL)
Introducing an inaugural, central Florida charity event, Melissa’s Race. This event will benefit brain cancer research. The charity has been created by a loving Sanford family, who suffered a great loss in the passing of a loving daughter, wonderful sister, and passionate and dedicated local... - April 05, 2016 - Melissa Vosburg, Inc
It’s a 5K…Your Way
A St. Louis event goes virtual to spread awareness nationwide. - March 22, 2016 - Jane Doe Advocacy Center
Workshop Helps Women Reduce Stress Through Mindful Exercise
SoulSalt, Inc, a life strategies and business coaching company, presents Run Girl Run: A Healthy Running Workshop, a weekend-long educational event providing women with tools to safely and effectively improve their fitness while reducing stress. The workshop takes place May 21 - 22, 2016 in Salt... - February 27, 2016 - Run Wild Retreats + Wellness
Mindful Running Coach Elinor Fish Leads Women’s Running and Wellness Retreat in Iceland
Run Wild Retreats, the Colorado-based running and wellness company founded by mindful running coach Elinor Fish, is leading a trail-running retreat showcasing the Arctic nation’s best offerings for outdoorsy, health-minded women. The Iceland Trail Running + Wellness Retreat, taking place... - February 26, 2016 - Run Wild Retreats + Wellness
Dennis Simonaitis Inducted Into USATF Masters Hall of Fame - Long Distance Utah Runner Receives Lifetime Honor
The USA Track & Field Utah Association publicly recognizes Dennis Simonaitis’ induction into the national USA Track & Field’s Masters Hall of Fame. This formal recognition occurred at the 2015 USA Track & Field National Convention this past December in Houston, TX. - February 14, 2016 - USATF Utah