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Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon Sells Out in Record Time Ahead of 48th Anniversary
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
5 days ago


MarathonFoto Welcomes Four New Team Members Amid Continued Growth
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
5 days ago


Boulderthon’s Economic Impact Nears $23 Million in New Report
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/
5 days ago


Spectrum Sports Launches Bike the Coast Ventura
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
Feb 6


Treat Public Relations Marks Record Coverage for Clients in 2025
Leading endurance event PR agency recaps results of last year’s client campaigns MISSION VIEJO, Calif. – Treat Public Relations , the endurance sports event industry’s leading PR partner, has revealed that the agency generated over 2,750 media hits for clients in 2025, averaging 230 media hits per month. The number marks the highest amount of annual coverage earned by Treat PR in its 10-year history, increasing from its previous record set in 2024 by close to 40%. The most-co
Feb 6


Over 1,000 Legacy Runners Returning for the 15th Annual GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
168 of the legacy runners have participated in the race every year since its inception SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K is returning on March 22, expecting to attract nearly 6,000 runners from around the nation and world. Over 1,000 runners in this field are members of the Half Marathon Legacy Program , which is made up of GOVX San Diego Half Marathon participants who have completed the event multiple years in a row. Runners who participate in the ha
Feb 5


Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest Presented by Toyota Returns with Strong Portland Community Focus
The event will host thousands while also benefiting community organizations along the way PORTLAND, Ore. – The 48th annual Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest , presented by Toyota, is returning on March 15, where it will host an estimated 19,000 participants, making it the largest running event in the City of Portland. The race organizers go beyond just producing the event, and engage with multiple local organizations, clubs, businesses and charities that benefit leading up to a
Jan 28


Surf City Marathon Presented by Biofreeze Sells Out Marathon and Half Marathon Distance Ahead of 30th Anniversary Celebration
Nearly 20,000 runners will make waves at Orange County’s largest annual running event HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – The Surf City Marathon presented by Biofreeze returns on Sunday, Feb. 1, celebrating three decades of recreational running and elite racing along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. Close to 20,000 runners are expected to take part in Orange County’s largest annual running event, which features a sold-out 26.2-mile marathon, 13.1-mile half marathon, 3.1-mil
Jan 26


Course Records Fall, Fundraising Records Broken at Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K
Over 12,000 runners took to the streets of Pasadena for the race’s 10th anniversary year PASADENA, Calif. – The sold-out Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K , produced by The McCourt Foundation , returned on Jan. 18 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The milestone year was marked with milestone results, including new bests in finish times and funds raised. Tim Reed, the men’s half marathon champion, set a new course record, completing the 13.1 miles in 1:08:07. The previous
Jan 22


Annual Key West Half Marathon & Runfest welcomes over 5,100 participants for 28th annual event
Key West welcomed athletes from across the country with its infamous race challenges KEY WEST, Fla. — The Key West Half Marathon & Runfest returned to Key West on Jan. 16-18, welcoming more than 5,100 runners to the island. The annual event brought athletes and spectators together for a weekend of racing and celebration along the Florida Keys shoreline. The race weekend offered a wide range of distances, including a half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), 8K (4.9 miles)
Jan 21
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