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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July 9, 2021
Stages Cycling Athletes to Compete in Tokyo Olympics
(Boulder, CO – 9 July, 2021) StagesⓇ Cycling will support athletes competing in triathlon, paratriathlon and cross country mountain biking in the Olympic games in Tokyo this month. Erin Huck, Maximilian Brandl, Mathias Flückiger, and Martín Vidaurre Kossmann will compete in cross country mountain biking. Grace Norman will compete in paratriathlon...
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July 8, 2021
The Big Gear Show Announces List of Committed Exhibitors to Date
PARK CITY, UT (7/8/21) – The Big Gear Show, the outdoor industry’s only business to business event held entirely outdoors, announces an updated complete list of companies and brands attending to date. Held next month, August 3-5, 2021 in Park City, Utah, this outdoor trade show event has quickly become the go-to...
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July 8, 2021
TransRockies Race Series Announces Garneau as Apparel and Stage Title Sponsor for TransRockies Gravel Royale
Calgary, A.B. (July 8, 2021) — TransRockies Race Series, a global leader in adventure stage races, today announces Garneau, creator of durable and performance cycling apparel, as the official apparel and stage title sponsor for TransRockies’ newest event, Gravel Royale happening this August in British Columbia. “We’re stoked to be...
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July 7, 2021
Japan to Declare State of Emergency 16 Days Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Officials from the Japanese government, the International Olympic Committee, and Tokyo organizers will meet Thursday or Friday to discuss how to proceed with spectators at the Games. Women's Running
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July 7, 2021
Grizzly bear attacks and kills bicyclist camping in Montana
A grizzly bear attacked and killed a bicyclist who was camping in a small western Montana town early Tuesday, authorities said. The bear had previously wandered into the area where the victim was camping and left but later returned, Powell County Sheriff Gavin Roselles said. CBS News
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July 2, 2021
This national park is turning away visitors due to overcrowding
Imagine traveling across the country to visit one of the most stunning national parks in the United States only to find it’s too crowded to get inside. The influx of visitors is forcing the park to temporarily shut its gates almost daily each morning. And disappointed visitors aren’t the only consequence...
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July 2, 2021
Gain Retail Knowledge and New Perspective at The Big Gear Show
PARK CITY, UT (7/2/21) – The Big Gear Show, a premier bike, camp, climb, hike, overland and paddle industry gear event for summer 2021, is pleased to announce an extensive range of retailer education opportunities during the August 3-5 show, held in Park City, Utah. The 3-day event will feature...
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July 2, 2021
Wilderness Risk Management Conference To Host 28th Conference Online from October 18 – 22, 2021
Lander, Wyo—July 1, 2021—NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School), in partnership with Outward Bound USA and the Student Conservation Association (SCA), announced that the annual Wilderness Risk Management will return as an all-online event after the success of the 2020 online conference. Scheduled for October 18-22, registration is now open. As...
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July 1, 2021
Hyland’s Announces Official Team for San Diego Belgian Waffle Ride
LOS ANGELES – July 1, 2021 –Hyland’s, a trusted leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, today announced their official team for the first Belgian Waffle Ride of 2021, known as the Canyon BWR or the “Hell of the West.” Led by coach and elite cyclist Paul Thomas,...
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June 30, 2021
Flash Flood Rips Through Zion National Park, Forces Road Closures
Work crews are cleaning up areas of Zion National Park today after a heavy downpour Tuesday afternoon left parts of the park in shambles. More than an inch of rain fell in an hour in Zion National Park, causing flooding that damaged some roads and tourism facilities. GearJunkie
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June 30, 2021
National Forest Foundation Celebrates National Forest Week
Missoula, MT (June 30, 2021)- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally-chartered nonprofit partner of the U.S. ForestService, is hosting National Forest Week, an annual celebration of our 193-million-acre National Forest System and public lands from July 12 to July 18. National Forest Week takes place each year on the...
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June 30, 2021
DYNAFIT Athlete Ross Jenkin Consecutively Runs Four Biggest 24-Hour Rounds in UK
Pushing the limits for a good cause: On June, 20, 2021, Ross Jenkin finished his pet project, “The Big 4 at 40.” As the first runner to do so, he completed the four big trail running races in UK in a row – the Paddy Buckley Round in North Wales,...
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June 29, 2021
KUIU Partners With Nevada Department of Wildlife, Completing Third Conservation Direct Initiative
Dixon, CA (June 29th 2021) – KUIU, the leading manufacturer of ultralight performance hunting gear, is excited to preserve hunting for generations to come with the latest efforts from their Conservation Direct program. Conservation Direct is a first-of-its-kind conservation initiative consisting entirely of company and customer-funded efforts, using every dollar...
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June 29, 2021
Backcountry Partners with Cirque Series as a Premier Event Sponsor
PARK CITY, Utah (June 29, 2021)— Backcountry, the leading specialty retailer for outdoor gear and apparel, teams up with Cirque Series, the top mountain running series in the United States. As a premier partner of the Cirque Series, Backcountry will attend each of the six scheduled events this season to...
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June 29, 2021
Buddy Bison Story Stroll Opening in Sussex County, Delaware
Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2021) – National Park Trust announced today that their children’s book published in partnership with National Geographic Kids, Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure, will be featured as part of the Sussex County, Delaware Summer Reading Challenge Story Stroll. The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge is...
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June 24, 2021
Lavaredo Ultra Trail hosts the third stop of the Spartan Trail World Championship in the heart of the Dolomites
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY (June 24, 2021)– In a busy weekend for the trail running world, the eyes of the community will be set at the gorgeous mountain village of Cortina D’Ampezzo in the heart of the Dolomites. Besides the culture, the mountains of Northeast Italy are the perfect scenery for...
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June 23, 2021
SWIX Announces First Episode in Year-Long Tuned In Podcast and Video Series
HAVERHILL, Mass. (June 23, 2021) --On Wednesday, June 23 at 8:00 am EDT Swix will debut the first video in their Tuned In podcast and video series on their brand’s YouTube channel. The series will be kicked off with an in-depth interview with Olympic Gold Medalist, and Swix athlete, Jessie...
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June 23, 2021
What Drought Means for Fishing in the Colorado River Basin and the West
Check out this Q & A about what the ongoing drought in the American West means for fishing in the Colorado River Basin, as well as other states suffering a similar parched summer. Adventure Journal
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June 23, 2021
Pensacola Bud Light Fishing Rodeo Rescheduled Due to Weather
Pensacola Sports announces rescheduling of the 2021 Bud Light Fishing Rodeo. Angler and volunteer safety is the top priority for us and with that in mind, the 2021 Bud Light Fishing Rodeo Tournament Committee have made the tough decision to reschedule this year’s tournament. The new dates will be July...
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June 22, 2021
Title Nine Announces Fourth Annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition
Emeryville, Calif, June 22, 2021-- -- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to risk, lead and own, is proud to announce its fourth-annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition. The pitchfest is a campaign to find entrepreneurial women who want to pitch their brand, tell their story, and...
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June 21, 2021
Bowhunting Legend Cameron Hanes Hosts Epic Endurance Challenge
Austin, TX – June 21, 2021 – FitRankings, the world’s most advanced connected fitness and health platform, is proud to team up with MTN OPS for the Keep Hammering Virtual Series, an endurance challenge encouraging backcountry hunting enthusiasts and athletes of all kinds to test their limits. Hosted by MTN...
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June 21, 2021
360 Adventure Collective to Host Southeast Paddlesports Experience
Asheville, NC — June 21, 2021 — 360 Adventure Collective, the trusted member association that has brought focused, regional events to sales reps and retailers for over 40 years, is excited to host its first Southeast Paddlesports Experience August 24-25 at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina....
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June 21, 2021
US Trail Running Conference Webinar Shines a Spotlight on Safety
Estes Park, CO– The sixth webinar in a nine-webinar series produced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted Thursday, June 17. The session subject for this latest session was: Race Courses – Course design & marking, land partners & permits,...
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June 17, 2021
Arc’teryx Unveils New Climbing Uniforms for Climbing Escalade Canada
NORTH VANCOUVER, Canada – Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, unveils the official national team uniforms to be worn by the Canadian Climbing Team and Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) high-performance athletes at all international competitions. In March 2021, Arc’teryx entered into a multi-year...
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June 17, 2021
The Big Gear Show welcomes Media
PARK CITY, UT (6/17/21) – The Big Gear Show, a premier outdoor industry gear event for summer 2021, has officially opened its media credential portal for the inaugural invite-only edition. The show will be held August 3-5 in Park City, Utah. Interested working media professionals should visit: https://www.thebiggearshow.com/media/and fill out...