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New challenges and loyalty programs will help participants in all distances take home more medals and more memories MALIBU, Calif. – Malibu Moves, the only running event featuring a course within the City of Malibu, will return for its two-day running festival that starts and ends at Zuma Beach on Oct. 24 and 25. As the event marks its third year running, organizers have announced three new ways that participants can bring home more medals to mark their journey: the Coastal Q

Local school returns as partner with premier community event, continuing investment in youth fitness and wellness BOULDER, Colo. – Boulderthon, powered by lululemon, has renewed its partnership with Boulder Country Day School for a second year. The leading private school in the local Boulder area will return as the title sponsor of the fifth annual Kids Fun Run, a key part of the annual Boulderthon marathon race weekend. The two local organizations’ collaboration continues t

Interest in event soars as Team TMF charity entries also reach capacity SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The 2026 Santa Monica Classic, produced by The McCourt Foundation (TMF), has once again officially sold out all general and charity entries for its 10K and 5K distances for the race taking place on Sept. 13. With demand for general entries increasing 20% year-over-year, the event reached sell-out status for traditional registration faster than ever, with more than a month remaining

After a notable race day, the historic event prepares to enter its milestone 50th year SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K saw nearly 6,000 registrations for their 49th annual event. The oldest half marathon in San Diego started at Cabrillo National Monument, where runners then journeyed along the waterfront before heading to the finish line in the historic Balboa Park. 5K participants enjoyed a flat and fast course throughout Balboa Park, where t

Portland’s oldest and longest-running fitness event thrives with investment and demand at an all-time high PORTLAND, Ore. – The 54th annual Portland Marathon presented by Nike Running is on track for another notable race year, taking place Oct. 4. Last year’s event sold out with nearly 12,000 registrations, and the city signature marathon is expecting an even earlier sell-out for the 2026 edition with registration already up 24% year-over-year. Alongside high demand for entri

American contingent headlined by Olympians Elise Cranny, Conner Mantz, and Zouhair Talbi, in addition to Emma Grace Hurley, Wesley Kiptoo, and Jess McClain, plus defending champions Amon Kemboi and Tatyana McFadden to return FALMOUTH, Mass. – The country and world’s best athletes will toe the line at the ASICS Falmouth Road Race, one of the premier road racing events of the summer. Event organizers have announced the professional fields of runners and wheelchair athletes for

Leading local running club hosts community run kicking off training season, offers downloadable plans for people of all paces and experience levels SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The 2026 Santa Monica Classic, produced by The McCourt Foundation (TMF), officially kicked off training season for its end-of-summer race taking place on Sept. 13. The event’s training program, the LA Road Runners (LARR,) trains and supports those who wish to participate in the Santa Monica Classic, the Rose

Riders of all ages and experience levels rode through the scenic coastal city, ending at the finish festival featuring local vendors and musicians VENTURA, Calif. – The inaugural Bike the Coast Ventura hosted nearly 600 riders on June 13, welcoming participants of all ages and experience levels to ride through the scenic City of Ventura. The event partnered with local businesses and organizations to ensure that the Ventura community charm was truly highlighted throughout the

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