Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Events
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about outdoor sports races and events including mountain biking, trail running, climbing, skiing and more? Scroll below to view all outdoor sports event news.
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May 5, 2021
National Trails Day® 2021
Silver Spring, MD – Millions of people have found physical, mental, and emotional restoration on trails during the pandemic. Thousands of folks will return the favor and care for the magnificent American trail system, helping more people in the U.S. enjoy trails and quality green space. American Hiking Society (AHS) invites...
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May 4, 2021
TriggerPoint Celebrates International Foam Rolling Day with Exclusive Live Programming and Social Contest
Carlsbad, Calif. (May 4, 2021) —TriggerPoint, the leader in recovery and massage products in the athletic and personal wellness markets, encourages everyone to learn about the benefits and importance of foam rolling on International Foam Rolling Day, May 11, 2021. “Foam rolling offers many benefits not only for athletes, but...
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May 4, 2021
Appalachian Trail Killer Found Not Guilty After Insanity Plea
In May 2019, along the Appalachian Trail, James L. Jordan fatally stabbed Ronald S. Sanchez Jr., and wounded another hiker, Kirby Morrill, who survived by playing dead. In the weeks before Jordan killed Sanchez, he’d been known to authorities in locations along the AT because of erratic behavior. Adventure Journal
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May 3, 2021
prAna Launches #NotGoingTo Campaign to Inspire Change through Inaction
Carlsbad, CA – May 3, 2021–Today, prAna, creator of Clothing for Positive Change and a leader in sustainable, outdoor fashion, announced the launch of its social impact campaign #NotGoingTo inspiring people to reconsider their everyday routines and pledge one eco-unfriendly habit they will stop doing to help the planet. During the...
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April 30, 2021
The COVID Outbreak on Everest Is Getting Worse
Two people with close connections to climbers and doctors currently on Everest described the scene this way: “The COVID situation is much worse than anyone knows.” Another climber posted on social media that the situation at Base Camp is “a total sh!tstorm. I had no idea what I was flying...
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April 29, 2021
Course Records Smashed at Epic Jackpot Ultra Running Festival
HENDERSON, NEVADA – April 29, 2021 – Beyond Limits Running, the founder, owner and producer of the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival, Southern Nevada’s premier ultra-running endurance event, is proud to announce results for the 8th annual Festival which took place April 23-26, 2021 at Cornerstone Park. Despite windy conditions with...
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April 28, 2021
Athletes to be tested daily for COVID-19 at Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
Organisers of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have confirmed all athletes will be tested for COVID-19 daily as part of coronavirus countermeasures set to be in operation at the Games. Inside the Games
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April 26, 2021
Outerbike Plans to hold October Bike Demos in Bentonville and Moab
MOAB, Utah (April 26, 2021) –Outerbike, the premier three-day experiential consumer event dedicated to helping mountain bikers find their perfect bike, announced today that they will be running this year’s Moab, October 1-3, and Bentonville, October 22-24 events. The four previously scheduled events Killington, Crested Butte, Duluth, and South Lake...
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April 22, 2021
Tough Mudder Is Back, with New and Returning Partners for 2021 Global Event Season
BOSTON, Mass. - Tough Mudder, the global experiential fitness entertainment brand announces a diverse roster of partners in advance of their 2021 season kick-off this weekend in Atlanta. The partnerships unite world renowned brands with a global community of outdoor enthusiasts who pursue Tough Mudder’s unique brand of teamwork-based extreme...
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April 21, 2021
The First Case of COVID-19 at Everest Base Camp
Hopes for an Everest season unaffected by the pandemic dimmed last week when the first member of an expedition at Base Camp tested positive for COVID-19, according to a source at camp who asked to remain anonymous. Outside