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Charitable giving and lead vehicle program during race weekend will bring attention to the partners’ shared desire to positively impact the local community PORTLAND, Ore. – After a notable 2025 event, the 54th annual Portland Marathon is returning on Oct. 4 with an abundance of new race features, including a new sponsorship from Hyundai, which will be featured as the Official Vehicle of the Portland Marathon. Spotlighting Hyundai Hope on Wheels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organi

The historic event is coming home after a temporary relocation in 2025 due to the impacts of the Palisades Fire LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Palisades Will Rogers Fourth of July 5K/10K Run, presented by Providence Saint John’s Health Center, has announced its return to the Pacific Palisades for its 49th annual event on July 4. The community-centric event comes home to its original location and route after relocating to the Venice Beach boardwalk in 2025 due to the impacts of the

Portland’s signature marathon and the Beaverton-based brand continue their partnership with new activations to enhance training and race-day experiences PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Marathon has announced a renewal of its partnership with Nike, as the event’s official footwear and apparel sponsor. This will be the brand’s second year serving as an official sponsor, with year two introducing monthly long runs in partnership with Foot Traffic to support runners and their jo

The three-race challenge has seen over a 34% increase in participation compared to 2025 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The 49th annual America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K will take place Aug. 16, welcoming an estimated 6,000 participants. Of those participants, nearly 1,800 are eligible to complete the 2026 SoCal Triple Crown race series, which also includes the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K in January and the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K in March. Athletes who comple

Limited spots remain as the wine-lovers race is over 85% sold-out NAPA VALLEY, Calif. – The 22nd annual Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon and Rosé 5K is returning July 25-26, and is already on track to sell out its half-marathon distance. The event has seen increased interest, evident in its 30% year-over-year growth. This year’s event will feature VIP offerings, a wine festival featuring over 25 wineries, new partnerships, unique giveaways and many more features that

The 2025 cycling event generated hundreds of thousands for the local community and broke fundraising records SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A new report from Visit Oceanside, the Official Destination Marketing organization for the City of Oceanside, has found that the 2025 Bike the Coast event generated an estimated economic impact of nearly $700,000. They also noted that the event supports over 372 jobs with the strongest effects in food/beverage, retail and lodging. The report estimat

Local Businesses and Organizations Partner with Bike the Coast Ventura Ahead of Inaugural Event The Ventura community will be represented at the 2026 event through local charities, tourism boards, restaurants and more VENTURA, Calif. – Bike the Coast Ventura will be hosting their inaugural event on June 13, showcasing the charm of the Ventura community. The event has put a strong emphasis on its local involvement, focusing on building partnerships with businesses and organiza

Runners participated in distances from 1-mile to 101-mile, featuring record elevation changes ROANOKE, Va. – The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon saw high demand at its 17th annual event on April 18, with thousands of participants from around the country taking part in America’s Toughest Road Race. The event offers a variety of distance options, including a 1 miler, 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, double marathon and The Full Goat, a sold out challenge combining all d

Among the 11,000 participants, Benjamin Rosa and Mackenzie Barnett took marathon titles CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The 17th running of the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend hosted 11,000 participants from April 23 to April 25. High demand led to the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances all selling out. This year’s field included runners from 43 states and nine countries, continuing to attract both local and international runners to take on a variety of courses, which als

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