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March 19, 2026
GFNY debuts in Aguascalientes, Mexico this Sunday
New York City, March 19, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The global GFNY series continues its expansion in Mexico this Sunday with the inaugural GFNY Aguascalientes, where riders will take on a demanding course through the striking desert landscapes surrounding the city. The competitive long distance covers 144.8 km with 1,511...
March 18, 2026
15-year prison sentence sought over ‘attempted homicide’ of Alejandro Valverde
Prosecutors in Spain are seeking a 15-year prison sentence for a man who reportedly struck Alejandro Valverde with his car in July 2022. According to the prosecution, the man, who is a retired Civil Guard officer, had a confrontation with the then Movistar cyclist and his training partner, and then drove into them. The...
March 18, 2026
UCI takes step further and mandates GPS trackers in cycling peloton
The debate about safety in cycling races was reignited after the tragic death of Swiss rider Muriel Furrer. Since then, the UCI has been advocating for the introduction of GPS trackers, but now the cycling union is taking it a step further. The UCI wants to make GPS trackers mandatory...
March 18, 2026
Annapolis Running Festival Returns for Fourth Year on March 21st
Annapolis, MD (March 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Corrigan Sports’s Annapolis Running Festival is set to return for its fourth consecutive year on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This year’s event welcomes Kaiser Permanente as the new title sponsor, reinforcing a shared commitment to health and wellness in the region. All races...
March 18, 2026
Wisconsin Marathon Announces YASH Technologies as New Presenting Sponsor
Kenosha, Wisconsin (March 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Wisconsin Marathon is proud to announce that YASH Technologies Inc has signed on as the new Presenting Sponsor of the Wisconsin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. The event will now be known as the Wisconsin Marathon presented by YASH Technologies, marking an exciting new chapter...
March 18, 2026
Runners Invited to “Hit The Road, Earn The Medals” in New I-74 Challenge
CHAMPAIGN/MOLINE/PEORIA, Ill. (March 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 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...
March 18, 2026
Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz confirmed for Gran Premio New York City
NEW YORK CITY, March 18, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - U.S. Continental team Meridian Racing p/b de la Uz has confirmed its participation in the third edition of Gran Premio New York City, scheduled for May 17, 2026. The team joins a growing list of professional squads set to race in...
March 18, 2026
ASICS Los Angeles Marathon and LADWP’s Renewed Sustainability Partnership Hydrated Runners and Protected the Planet at 2026 Event
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, produced by The McCourt Foundation, continued its partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for the 2026 edition of the event, which took place on March 8. This collaboration is instrumental in the marathon’s industry-leading...
March 17, 2026
GFNY USA announces new host location for GFNY Florida 2026
NEW YORK CITY, March 17, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GFNY USA announces that its Florida race will move to a new host location for 2026. After six previous editions in Sebring, the event will relocate to neighboring Hardee County and will be held as GFNY Florida Hardee on October 25,...
March 17, 2026
Chinese race official handed 1-year ban after mistakenly pushing winner off course
The winner of the 2026 Chongqing Wanzhou Marathon was stopped and diverted just before the finish line, an incident organisers blamed on an official’s rain-soaked glasses. Yunnan runner Sheng Xueli was leading by a fair distance on Sunday, but when he approached the finish line, a confused official mistook him...
