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Portland Marathon Selects ACTIVE Network As Exclusive Online Registration, Event Management Technology, and Data Insights Provider

Dallas – July 27, 2016 – ACTIVE Network®, the premier global marketplace for activities and events and the industry’s leading provider of data solutions, today announced it has signed a multi-year agreement with iconic event, Portland Marathon, to handle its event technology and offer data insights and intelligence. The Portland Marathon, rated one of the top 10 road races in the…

Road Runners Club of America Welcomes New State Reps in 2016

Arlington, VA – In recent months, the RRCA has named several new and eager individuals to the position of State Representative. State Representative are in many ways the personal face of the organization, serving as ambassadors in each state and providing a physical presence while promoting RRCA programs and services to clubs and events. As the…

New Adventure-Bound Polarized Sport Sunglass: the Australia1 from XX2i Optics

Denver, CO – Renowned casual and performance eyewear company XX2i Optics, is thrilled to unveil the newest adventure-oriented sunglass in the brand’s performance lineup: the Australia1. Featuring 8K polarized lens technology and equipped with an interchangeable temple arm / strap system, the Australia1’s highly versatile features make it the perfect sunglass for everything from leisurely to intense outdoor…

Big Bang Bikes and Pro Bike and Run of Pittsburgh Sponsor Pittsburgh Triathlon

PITTSBURGH – P3R named Big Bang Bikes and Pro Bike and Run of Pittsburgh as official bike sponsors of the 19th Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race presented by First National Bank, scheduled for Aug. 12-14, 2016. As part of their sponsorship, the stores will conduct bicycle safety inspections for all participants registered for the Pittsburgh…

Polar Appoints Industry Expert Stan Brajer as Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales and Marketing

Lake Success, N.Y. – July 26, 2016 – Polar, the pioneer of wearable sports technology and the leader in heart rate monitoring for more than 35 years, is excited to announce the appointment of Stan Brajer to Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales and Marketing. Brajer brings more than 20 years of experience in sports, fitness and retail to Polar. Previously,…

Free Guide on How to Plan a Turkey Trot Available from ChronoTrack

Louisville, Colo., July 26 – ChronoTrack, the leading provider of complete race solutions for endurance sports, has released a free guide on how to plan a turkey trot, now available for download: bit.ly/2acAUuH. Written for both novices and industry veterans, the guide includes 10 chapters to provide race directors with the tools they need to plan and execute a…

HOKA ONE ONE Clayton Shoe Wins Runner’s World Editor’s Choice Award

GOLETA, Calif. (July 26, 2016) — HOKA ONE ONE®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), has won its second Editor’s Choice Award from Runner’s World Magazine for the Clayton, the pinnacle running shoe in HOKA’s new speed cushion line. The Runner’s World Editor’s Choice Award recognizes an outstanding shoe that successfully combines the highest-quality design…

Etixx – Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team Valiantly Concludes 2016 Tour de France

Denver, CO – As the Official Sunglass of the Etixx – Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team, Rudy Project is proud to recognize the riders and staff for their valiant efforts in the 2016 edition of the Tour de France. Through all 21 stages the team demonstrated relentless strength and perseverance, traits which earned them a stage victory and placed a rider…

Tallahassee Marathon Welcomes Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare As Presenting Sponsor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —The Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon announced today that Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) has signed on as a presenting sponsor for the 2017 race event. This vote of confidence from one of the Capital City’s most prominent and revered organizations is an example of the outstanding community support that will make the 43rd…

Strong Field Packed with Grand Tour Experience to Compete in 705-Mile Tour of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (July 26, 2016) – The preliminary rosters have been confirmed for the 16 men’s teams competing at the weeklong 2016 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, Aug. 1-7. A total of 122 athletes from 26 countries are expected to line up and contest “America’s Toughest Stage RaceTM”. Starting Monday, Aug.1, at Zion Canyon Village…