Giving
May 5, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Hosts Virtual 2020 Heroes of Sport Celebration With Surprise Visits Planned from Professional Athletes and Celebrities
What: On May 5th, viewers around the world will have the opportunity to tune in for the live premiere of the Challenged Athletes Foundation 2020 Heroes of Sport Celebration on Facebook. Viewers will meet 2020 grant recipients and enjoy surprise visits from professional athletes, celebrities and ambassadors with words of...
May 4, 2020
iFit Interactive Fitness Donates One Million Masks to State of Utah
(Logan, UT) - May 4, 2020 — iFit, the leader in interactive connected fitness technology, announces the donation of one million medical-grade surgical masks to the State of Utah. “We’re proud to have iFit Interactive Fitness headquartered in Utah, and I sincerely appreciate iFit’s ability and desire to be part...
May 1, 2020
Alanic Launches 7-7-7 PPE Program Successfully
Established in 2006, and owned by Dioz Group, Alanic Activewear is one of the fastest growing running and endurance clothing brands used all around the world by more than 20,000 Races. Alanic wants to help the running community take extra precaution in what used to be simple everyday activities. We understand...
May 1, 2020
Austin Marathon Donates Nearly $23,000 to Paramount Theatre
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour donated $22,780 to Paramount Theatre. The donation, in conjunction with Austin Marathon weekend, has increased annually since High Five Events took over in 2017. Nearly 2400 participants registered for the KXAN SimpleHealth 5K benefitting Paramount...
May 1, 2020
Elite Cycling Joins Forces with Bkool to Present the Elite Cup
FONTANIVA, ITALY, May 1st, 2020 — With all regular races and outdoor training activities postponed due to COVID-19 lockdown, Elite has joined forces with Bkool to make the most of your indoor training with a new online cycling league, the Elite Cup "Rise Up / Ride Fast"! THE ELITE CUP...
May 1, 2020
AfterShokz Announces Launch of Making Stridez Grant for Youth Runners
Austin, TX — May 1, 2020 — AfterShokz, the leading manufacturer of bone conduction headphones, today launched its Making Stridez Grant for high school and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) track & field and cross country teams. The new initiative will help financially support deserving team programs in celebration of Global...
April 30, 2020
Electrolit Donates Over Half a Million Dollars of Hydration Beverages to Frontline COVID-19 Workers
CERRITOS, Calif. (April 30, 2020) – The makers of Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – announced today that they have donated over $570k in hydration beverages to frontline COVID-19 workers. The donation will be distributed to hospitals throughout New York, California and...
April 30, 2020
IRONMAN Foundation, Framebridge and Good360 Team Up for Operation IRONAID Face Masks to Support Communities Throughout the Country During COVID-19 Pandemic
TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation®, Framebridge and Good360 have announced that they have partnered for Operation IRONAID® Face Masks, a program that will bring non-sterile face masks and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to first responders, hospitals and other organizations in need across the nation. Together, these brands are...
April 29, 2020
First Responders Fueled by GU Energy Labs Donations
Berkeley, Calif. — April 29, 2020 — GU Energy Labs has donated more than 65,000 product packages to more than 175 hospitals, medical care facilities, fire departments, police departments and other first responders across the country that are going above and beyond to keep our community safe and save lives...
April 29, 2020
4 Brands Unite to Offer $20M in Incentives to Help Gyms Retain Members While Closed
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Thousands of independently owned and operated gyms have been forced to shut down as a result of COVID-19 and are struggling to retain members. In efforts to give back, four fitness brands have united to give gyms over $20M in incentives to offer their members who continue...
April 29, 2020
Can’d Aid Spreads People Powered Do-Goodery for COVID-19 Crisis Relief
LONGMONT, CO (April 29, 2020) — Can’d Aid, a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on people powered do-goodery, has earned a reputation for spearheading innovative new programs that respond and adapt to evolving community needs. This couldn’t be more true during the COVID-19 community relief efforts across the country, as Can’d...
April 29, 2020
CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA, USA Triathlon and The Professional Triathletes Organisation To Partner at Iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA Race in December
Daytona Beach and Colorado Springs, USA and London, England – It was announced today that USA Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation have joined forces with CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA to be part of its iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA race at Daytona International Speedway on December 4th, 5th and 6th. The three-day triathlon festival will...
April 29, 2020
JackRabbit and Olympia Sports Partner to Donate Supplies to Healthcare Workers Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Denver, Colorado - JackRabbit and Olympia Sports announced they have partnered with key sports brands in the running and athletic industry to gather and deliver donations to medical workers who are on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brand partners who generously contributed donations are Asics, Feetures, GU, HOKA ONE...
April 28, 2020
Team USA Age Group Athlete Sue Reynolds Releases “The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity and Faith”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation and Fortress Press today announced that “The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith,” by Team USA age group triathlete Sue Reynolds, is available for purchase today. The debut book follows Reynolds’ four-year journey as she lost 200 pounds,...
April 28, 2020
#RideforItaly Charity Initiative Results in 14,000 Euros for Veneto Region
All athletes who train at home with a bike trainer could participate in #RideforItaly Cycling Challenge. ROUVY, the indoor training application for cyclists and triathletes, offered free access and four attractive Italian routes to ride to support Italy. The Challenge had a breaking record (on the platform) participation of over...
April 28, 2020
VirtualSportsRacing.com Announces $1 Sign-Up for Event Organizers Hosting Virtual Endurance Events
Dallas, Texas – April 28, 2020 – VirtualSportsRacing.com, an innovative digital platform for virtual sports races, events and challenges, today announced $1 per registration pricing for all race directors, event organizers, brands and charities looking to host virtual endurance, multisport and gym events for their participants for events starting any time...
April 24, 2020
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Partner with Garuka Bar to Donate Inventory to Greater Lansing Food Bank
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox, a leading endurance subscription box company and Garuka Bar, a wholesome, handmade nutrition bar curator from Vermont, have partnered to donate 500 bars to the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB), a non-profit organization that provides emergency food to people in need throughout Mid-Michigan. Food-banks around...
April 23, 2020
Headsweats Launches Face Masks and Gives Back to Grassroots Aid Partners
BOULDER, Colo. (April 23st, 2020) – Headsweats, the leader in high-performance apparel and headwear, has teamed up with Grassroots Aid Partners (GAP) to donate masks for volunteers who provide hot food to communities that have been largely affected due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Grassroots Aid Partners believes in...
April 23, 2020
Join Kahtoola’s Virtual Run Benefiting Havasupai Tribe’s COVID-19 Relief Fund
Flagstaff, Ariz. (April 23, 2020) – Kahtoola is committed to helping support those most impacted by COVID-19 and giving back to the local community. As one way of offering a helping hand during this difficult time, Kahtoola is hosting a virtual run benefiting the Havasupai Tribe’s COVID-19 relief fund in...
April 22, 2020
Tailwind Nutrition Mobilizes to Support Hospitals Across U.S.
DURANGO, Colo. – Tailwind Nutrition has announced new measures to support healthcare workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many brands across the nation are pivoting their businesses and manufacturing to develop wearable personal protective equipment (PPE). Tailwind is using their expertise in nutrition and the benefits of having...
April 22, 2020
Incrediwear Launches Help a Healthcare Hero Donation Program
CHICO, CA (April, 22 2020) - Incrediwear, makers of elite, wearable, anti-inflammatory sleeves, socks and braces, have launched their Help A Healthcare Hero Donation Program. The program is designed to get their pain-relieving, circulation-boosting products into the hands (or on to their feet!) of healthcare workers currently battling the COVID-19...
April 21, 2020
Zwift’s ‘Tour for All’ Seeks to Unite Community in Charitable Initiative
LONG BEACH - Zwift, the global online training platform, has today announced their latest, and biggest, charity support month, ‘Tour for All’. The four-week-long series of events will raise funds for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and its COVID-19 Crisis Fund. Cyclists, runners and triathletes are all invited to...
April 21, 2020
Mountain Hardwear Supports Retail Partners with Commission Program
Richmond, Calif. (April 21, 2020)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, is proud to announce that effective immediately, they are launching a program to support authorized specialty dealers who have closed or are under severely reduced operations. Participating retailers will have the...
April 17, 2020
Former MLB Star Eric Byrnes and Let Them Play Foundation Release “Let Them Play — A Triathlon Across America”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has partnered with the Let Them Play Foundation, founded by former MLB outfielder and avid triathlete Eric Byrnes and his wife Tarah Byrnes, to support the release of the documentary film “Let Them Play — A Triathlon Across America.” Presented by Taikuli...
April 17, 2020
Gregg Goolsby Joins USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— Floyd “Gregg” Goolsby (Seattle, Wash.), a business executive, marketing specialist and avid triathlete, was announced today as the newest addition to the 16-member USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees. USA Triathlon Board of Directors Vice President Joel Rosinbum has also been added to the Board of Trustees...