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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March 30, 2021
Altra Partners with &Mother for Virtual Mother’s Day 5K Race on May 9
Denver, Colo. (March 30, 2021) –Altra, an innovator in the performance footwear category, is partnering with &Mother for a Mother’s Day virtual 5K to support its mission to break the barriers that limit a woman’s abilityto thrive as a mother and in their career. This Mother’s Day, May 9, women...
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March 30, 2021
Title Nine Announces Pitchfest Dedicated to Supporting Women-Owned Nonprofits
Emeryville, Calif. (March 30, 2021)- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to lead, risk, and own, is proud to announce its inaugural Pitchfest Nonprofit Edition (Pitchfest NPE). After three successful years of Pitchfest Outdoor Edition,designed to help women-owned brands bring their products to a larger...
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March 30, 2021
Dynafit To Serve As Presenting Sponsor of Gnar Runners Series
BOULDER, CO (March 2021) - Dynafit, a global leader in innovation in competitive mountain endurance sports, announced today that it has signed a multi-year deal to serve as the presenting sponsor of Gnar Runners, an organization that has put on wildly popular mountain, trail and ultrarunning events in Colorado for...
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March 29, 2021
360 Adventure Collective Announces Summer 2021 Show Schedule
Asheville, NC — March 29, 2021—360 Adventure Collective, the trusted member association that has brought focused, regional events for sales reps and retailers for over 40 years, announces its 2021 Summer Show Schedule. After multiple show cancellations in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, the association continues to forge ahead...
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March 26, 2021
Former Olympic Snowboarder Julie Pomagalski Dies in Avalanche at Age 40
A guide, Bruno Cutelli, also died in the avalanche, according to the French ski federation. People
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March 24, 2021
Hiker Stabs Mountain Biker in Right-of-Way Altercation
Dake Traphagen, 69, is in custody, charged with first-degree assault and possession of a dangerous weapon, after turning himself in to authorities. GearJunkie
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March 24, 2021
Stunning drone footage offer’s bird’s eye view of annual ice marathon across world’s deepest lake
Every winter, dozens of Russians and international visitors lace up their special ice cleats and embark on a remarkable 42.2-kilometre run across Siberia's Lake Baikal. Check out the footage here. This year, 70 runners took part. While much of the route across the lake was over clear ice, blowing snow meant...
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March 24, 2021
A Match Made in Steamboat – Point6 To Sponsor SBT GRVL
Steamboat Springs, CO (March 24, 2021) - Point6, the family-owned manufacturer of superior merino wool socks, base layers and accessories will join the incredible Steamboat Gravel event in 2021 as an official sponsor. The event, scheduled for the weekend of August 14th-15th, will feature a record 3,000 riders from all 50 states, double...
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March 23, 2021
Craziest Bear Chase Video Ever? Grizzly Pursues Skier in Romania… Again
You’re not seeing double. Two months after a bear chased a skier down the hill at Predeal in Romania, another video — this one up close and personal — shows the same thing happening again. GearJunkie
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March 23, 2021
Rugged Military-Grade Smartwatch is the Ultimate Partner for Challenging Military-Grade Obstacle Course, Amazfit Partners with Spartan
BOSTON, Mass. (March 23, 2021) – Amazfit, a global brand in the wearables market has announced a partnership with Spartan®, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand to test its new T-Rex Pro Smartwatch at Obstacle Course Races across the US and Europe. As part of the partnership, Amazfit becomes...
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March 23, 2021
NorCalUltras Ghost Bridge 14? Endurance Race Debuts in Folsom, CA
The Ghost Bridge 14? endurance race presented by NorCalUltras is returning safely and responsibly to Folsom, California. The race will take place on Saturday, April 3 at Brown’s Ravine Folsom Lake SRA at 7 a.m. Registration is open now and a portion of each entry fee will be donated to...
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March 22, 2021
The 2021 Barkley Marathons Had No Finishers
The course at the Barkley Marathons has won again. In the first race in almost two years there were no finishers at the ultra endurance event in Frozen Head State Park in Wartburg, Tennessee. Two participants—three-time Barkley finisher Jared Campbell and Tor des Geants finisher Luke Nelson—completed three loops of the Barkley...
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March 22, 2021
Kane Footwear Releases New Colorway of Sugarcane-Based Slip-On in Honor of Earth Day
Westport, CT — Kane, the footwear brand with a mission to promote recovery for body and planet, has released a new colorway of its Revive slip-on in celebration of Earth Day. The Wasabi/Lime limited edition color combination of the Revive, released Tuesday, March 23rd, is part of Kane’s Earth Day...
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March 19, 2021
Salomon Athlete Jessie Diggins Crowned Nordic Skiing’s World Cup Overall Champion
OGDEN, Utah (March, 2021) — In a historic first in the sport of Nordic skiing, American skier and Salomon athlete Jessie Diggins has won the FIS Cross Country World Cup Overall title, concluding a standout season for the 29-year-old from Minnesota. It is the first time in history that an...
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March 18, 2021
Obstacle Course Racing World Championships Partners with DFND Compression for 2021 OCRWC
OCR athletes know they need high quality compression gear for training, racing, and recovery, and the OCR World Championships is excited to announce a new partnership with DFND compression for the 2021 OCRWC. Born from a need to keep the U.S. Military and First Responders safe from training injuries, DFND is now used by...
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March 18, 2021
Athlete and Activist Alison Mariella Désir Brings Meaning Thru Movement To Global Audience
MARCH 18, 2021- After a highly successful outing in 2020 with thousands of attendees in seven countries, the Meaning Thru Movement Tour will kick off for a second season this Saturday, March 20. Created and hosted by athlete and activist Alison Mariella Désir and presented by HOKA ONE ONE, these...
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March 16, 2021
Red Bull Raid Returns to Squaw Valley to Celebrate Local Tahoe-area Rippers
Olympic Valley, CA- (March 16, 2021) - Red Bull Raid–the only freeride event in the United States that blends the endurance aspect of competitive uphill ski mountaineering with the technical, progressive style of big-mountain riding–returns to Squaw Valley April 2-3, 2021, at the new location of CII Ridge. This time,...
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March 14, 2021
Will This Rule Prevent More Viral Photos of Everest?
This season the Nepalese government says it will require climbers and guides to get permission from its Department of Tourism before disseminating images of others on the mountain. Enforcing it won’t be easy. Outside
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March 12, 2021
Registration opens for coveted spots in the Gold Rush Bike Rally, a one of a kind Colorado “gravel bike hootenanny”
Boulder, CO. (March 12th, 2021) –Today Adventure Fit announces the revival of Gold Rush Bike Rally, a gravel bike hootenanny in historic gold mining country west of Boulder, Colorado. The event combines the best elements of a gravel bike adventure, block party, and small town festival and is the sister...
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March 11, 2021
‘RVs Move America Week’ Canceled
In a statement issued on Thursday, RVIA said that, after careful internal review, and discussion its board of directors, the RV Industry Association has decided to cancel ‘RVs Move America Week’ and ‘Advocacy Day’, scheduled for June 6-10, in Washington, D.C. due to ongoing COVID restrictions. RV-PRO
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March 11, 2021
Royal Robbins Opens Retail Store on Newbury Street in Boston
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (March 11, 2021) — Outdoor lifestyle apparel brand, Royal Robbins, whose vision is to inspire adventure, opens its first retail store in downtown Boston located at 304 Newbury Street. Opening its doors on March 7, the new 1,000 square-foot retail store is located in the heart of...
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March 10, 2021
Tennessee National Opens the Season for the National DH Series
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling’s National DH Series starts this weekend in Oak Ridge, TN with the Tennessee National. This year’s Tennessee National brings racers back to Windrock Bike Park in Oak Ridge, Tenn. with the premier southeast mountain bike weekend. While everyone will have their eye on the...
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March 9, 2021
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Announces Much Anticipated Consumer Festival Dates and Pricing
Park City, Utah (March 9, 2021) - Today, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) launched exhibitor pre-registration for its highly anticipated winter outdoor consumer shows called the Snowbound Festivals. Breaking the mold of past consumer shows, the Snowbound Festivals are premium, multi-sensory, immersive experiences featuring the latest products, legendary athletes, top resorts, film...
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March 4, 2021
Oak Flat Temporarily Saved, Access Fund Prepares for Next Phase in the Fight to Protect the Land
Boulder, Colo. – The U.S. Forest Service announced Monday that it has withdrawn the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Resolution Copper Mine, temporarily saving Oak Flat from being transferred to a foreign mining company. The transfer of Oak Flat will result in the destruction of this sacred site...
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March 4, 2021
UltrAspire Welcomes Tyler Andrews to the 2021 Elite Athlete Team
UltrAspire, an outdoor brand driving the hydration and waist lighting category forward, has been refining their athlete program for years. Innovative product development and conceptualizing ideas stem directly from working with members of the team. Entering 2021, UltrAspire works with athletes who hold some of the most prestigious world records...