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BOULDER, Colo. — Boulderthon has announced lululemon as its new multi-year title sponsor, which will bring the event to new heights, featuring exclusive lululemon apparel for all finishers, as well as the return of the pre- and post-race lululemon VIP Experience. Registration for Boulderthon, presented by lululemon taking place this year on Sept. 27, is now open. Spots are expected to fill up fast, with last year’s event selling out months ahead of race weekend. “lululemon st

Top finishers include Saucony athlete Abbe Goldstein who took the top overall spot in the 7K PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Saucony Love Run Philadelphia  hosted a sell-out crowd at its 11th annual event on March 29. Since its inaugural running in 2014, the race has grown into the city’s largest spring half-marathon, with this year’s participant count reaching over 14,500 runners from around the nation. The event filled the streets of Philadelphia with elite and everyday participant

13 local nonprofit organizations were awarded grant funding  FALMOUTH, Mass. – Falmouth Road Race, Inc. , the nonprofit behind the ASICS Falmouth Road Race , has announced the recipients of over $280,000 in grant funding. Recipients of $80,000 in funding included local nonprofit organizations that fit within the Falmouth Road Race Inc.’s philanthropic goals. The Winter 2025 cycle recipients included: Bay State Games Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod, Inc. Children’s Discovery Mus

SoCal race makes a mark as the only trail race in the ranking among other notable marathons AVALON, Calif. — USA TODAY has named the Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon  one of the top 10 best marathons in the country in its 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. The lists are curated by USA Today 10Best editors and panel subject matter experts who review thousands of races across the country, narrowing it down to the top 20 in each category, which are then voted on by the public to

Elite performances were displayed as top Southeast runners left it all on the course MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The 29th annual Myrtle Beach Marathon  hosted over 5,000 participants across its marathon and half marathon. This year’s event hosted the first Myrtle Beach Marathon Elite Invitational , a new and exclusive competition that welcomed the fastest marathoners in the Southeast. 25 athletes joined the inaugural field and represented eight states, with the top five finishers fr

Locals broke the finisher tape across all distances and divisions SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K  hosted thousands of participants at their 15th annual event. Half marathon runners journeyed through five miles of waterfront, four historic communities, three parks, two miles of downtown streets, and finished in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, while 5K participants enjoyed a flat and fast course all in downtown San Diego. Key moments included an elite l

Participants experienced ideal racing conditions, scenic trails and local flavor at the historic trail race  AVALON, Calif. – The 48th annual Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon , the oldest trail marathon in the state of California, welcomed a sold-out crowd at its 2026 event on March 14. Over 1,400 participants took part in the event, with ideal weather providing them with great sightseeing opportunities and racing conditions as they journeyed through Catalina Island’s famous t

Runners can tour the state of Illinois with Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC and TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon CHAMPAIGN/MOLINE/PEORIA, Ill. – Runners can now take part in a tour across the state of Illinois with the launch of a new partnership between Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend , the Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC and the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon . The I-74 Challenge allows runners to “Hit The Road, Earn The Medal

Annual St. Patrick’s Day themed running event draws 18,000 runners, sees history-making performances by teams and individuals in the 8K event PORTLAND, Ore. – The 48th annual Shamrock Run Fest  presented by Toyota returned on March 15, hosting over 18,000 participants who explored the City of Portland across multiple distances, including a half marathon, 8K, 5K and the children's Doernbecher Leprechaun Lap. At this year’s event, local Portland runners made their mark on the p

The community-centric event is back, supporting participants in their journey to ‘complete, not compete’ at the road race with the most elevation change in the U.S. ROANOKE, Va. – The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon  is back for its 17th year on Apr. 18, and an estimated 3,500 runners from around the nation will take on the toughest road race in America. The event offers a variety of distance options, including a 1 miler, 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, double marath

Demand remains high from local and visiting runners for a race woven into the fabric of the city PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Since its inaugural running in 2014, the Saucony Love Run Philadelphia  has hosted sell-out crowds, and the event has announced that it is on track to do so once again. With spots for over 15,000 participants, the 7K run reached maximum capacity in January and the half marathon is expected to sell out ahead of race day. Those interested in securing their regist

MarathonFoto to capture and celebrate athletes’ achievements at the Honolulu Marathon, Kalakaua Merrie Mile, Start to Park 10K, Hapalua Half Marathon and King’s Runner 10K HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi / WASHINGTON, Iowa – The Honolulu Marathon , host of one of the world’s most iconic race experiences, has partnered with MarathonFoto as the official race photography provider. The partnership will expand across all of the Honolulu Marathon events, which include the Hapalua Half Marathon ,

Oregon and SW Washington residents can enter the giveaway valued at over $45,000 PORTLAND, Ore. – The Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest , presented by Toyota, is bringing back its popular Toyota giveaway. Community members in Oregon and SW Washington can enter for a chance to win a 2026 4Runner SR5 valued at $45,980. Entries are open through March 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT and there is no purchase or obligation necessary.  “At the Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest we’re always lo

World-famous running event reached maximum entries with two months remaining until the event  LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The  2026 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon , produced by The McCourt Foundation , announced that it has sold out of entries for its 41st anniversary event on March 8. The City of Los Angeles’ largest and longest-running community sporting event reached sell-out status with more than two months until race day, the fastest pace for registrations that the event has ever

The exclusive competition will welcome some of the fastest marathoners in the Southeast while also introducing a gamification program for fans MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Myrtle Beach Marathon  has released the list of competitive, elite athletes slated to take part in the inaugural Myrtle Beach Marathon Elite Invitational , also referred to as the Myrtle Beach Elite. The exclusive, invitation-only competition will welcome the fastest marathoners in the Southeast, who will compe

11,000 runners from across the nation and world took part in the state’s largest marathon on the 114th anniversary of its statehood MESA, Ariz. – Over 11,000 people celebrated Arizona’s 114th birthday on Feb. 14 by running the Mesa Marathon , which marked a new attendance record for the largest marathon in the state of Arizona. The Mesa Marathon sold out registrations in all four distances: the marathon, half marathon, 10K and the free Kids 1K run. The marathon course was rec

The Run Catalina Race Series marks history as its first two events of 2026 sell out AVALON, Calif. – The 48th annual Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon , California’s oldest trail marathon, has sold out its marathon field ahead of its event on March 14. The sell-out race is a part of the Run Catalina Race Series, and follows the also sold-out Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run  that took place earlier this year on Jan. 10. The back-to-back sell outs mark a historical moment for the

Dehn Craig, Jacob Harris, Shasten Hildebrand and Amanda Tobin sign on, expanding MarathonFoto’s client relationship management and operations teams WASHINGTON, Iowa – MarathonFoto , the industry leader in race photography, has added four new employees to its team. Shasten Hildebrand and Amanda Tobin have come on board as client relations managers. Dehn Craig and Jacob Harris have joined the team as external operations managers. This personnel expansion comes as MarathonFoto g

In just its fifth year, Colorado’s premier fall running event draws 15,000 runners, 50,000+ attendees and generates millions for Boulder community BOULDER, Colo. — According to a new report from Visit Boulder, the Official Destination Marketing organization for the City of Boulder, the 2025 edition of Boulderthon generated an estimated economic impact of $22.8 million in total. They also noted that the race supports over 6,400 jobs with the strongest effects in lodging, food/

With support from Visit Ventura, the inaugural event will welcome a rules of the road bike tour to the city while benefiting a great cause VENTURA, Calif. – Spectrum Sports Management Inc. , a recognized leader in endurance and sporting events in Southern California, has announced the expansion of its popular “rules of the road” bike tour with the launch of Bike the Coast Ventura . The event welcomes riders of all ages and experience levels, offering three course options: the