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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October 16, 2020
US Trail Running Conference announces US Launch of Kilian Jornet’s charter for outdoor sports
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the 2020 event will feature the US launch of a charter for outdoor sports from top mountain and trail runner, Kilian Jornet. The Spanish mountain and trail runner will present information on his ground breaking charter...
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October 13, 2020
After a 7-Month Wait, This Tourist Got Machu Picchu All to Himself
Alejandro Neyra, Peru’s culture minister, said that Japanese tourist Jesse Katayama, who was stranded in Peru after a lockdown was declared, had been granted special access to the Machu Pichu heritage site in recognition of his patience. Read more on MSN.
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October 12, 2020
A Tech CEO Suing His Guide Could Change Everest Travel
In the fall of 2019, Garrett Madison canceled his expedition on the world's highest peak. Then one of his clients sued him for breach of contract. Read more on Outside.
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October 12, 2020
Spartan Trail partners with Pacific Coast Trail Runs for first standalone trail event in California
BOSTON (October 12, 2020) – Following its ascent on the trail running community, the 2021 Spartan Trail US Series Presented By CRAFT announces the first ever brand standalone trail event in San Jose (California) in partnership with the renowned event organizing company from the Bay Area, Pacific Coast Trail Runs....
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October 6, 2020
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance confirms event dates for fall Connect buying show through 2024
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (October 6, 2020)-- Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of independent specialty retail, has confirmed fall show dates for their Connect buying show through 2024. Upcoming fall shows for Grassroots Connect will be held in the Kansas City Convention Center, with...
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October 6, 2020
We Are Change Makers Announces 2020 Virtual One-Day Summit, Benefiting Kenyan Social Enterprise Zawadisha
(GLOBAL/VIRTUAL — October 6, 2020) Bringing together a passionate community of visionaries, We Are Change Makers (WACM), announces its seventh summit, held on October 23rd, exploring everything from mindfulness and thought leadership to race to gender to truth and reconciliation — with leading-edge conversations from global thought leaders who will...
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October 5, 2020
REVEAL Global Media Conference Announces Fall/Winter Brand Lineup
BOULDER, Colo. - October 5, 2020 - REVEAL Global Media Conference, a growing series of events designed exclusively to connect brands and the media, will host the third event in the series on October 6 and 7, 2020. At REVEAL Fall/Winter 2020, 39 influential brands spanning outdoor, active lifestyle, and...
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October 2, 2020
Woodruff, Finsterwald Take the Top Step at the Inaugural Pikes Peak APEX in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado—The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox was held last week on September 24-27, 2020 in perfect, fall Colorado weather. Strict COVID-19 safety measures were in place to pull off one of the few mountain bike races to be held in North America in all of 2020. The...
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October 1, 2020
2021 Spartan Trail US Season calendar released
BOSTON (October 1, 2020) – Spartan Trail continues its ascent into the North American trail running scene with 26 events for the 2021 Season in the US and Canada. Starting with new locations, events, and formats that aim to attract everyone from new runners to experienced trail runners. From 10k...
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October 1, 2020
Mind Body Tri Presented by Hyperice Announces Master Yoga Instructor and Trainer to Lead New Virtual Fitness Event
October 1, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri presented by Hyperice, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that master yoga instructor Kelli Harrington will lead participants through the yoga and meditation portions of its inaugural event on October 24,...
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September 30, 2020
Last Call for Entries: BOGS Design-a-Boot Contest Ends October 9th
Portland, OR (September 30, 2020) - BOGS, the footwear brand known for innovative materials and original prints, is issuing a final call for all creative adults and children to submit their original artwork for the brand’s bi-annual Design-a-Boot contest. As the October 9th deadline draws near, fans can send their...
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September 30, 2020
America Outdoors Conference Registration Open
Knoxville, TN, September 30, 2020 - America Outdoors announced registration and agenda for the 2020 America Outdoors Virtual Conference & Outfitter Expo today. With more than 25 available breakout sessions, three general sessions and four networking hours, the program, adapted for virtual learning, reflects the association’s commitment to education for...
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September 30, 2020
Fjällräven USA Launches Online Trekking Event on Fjällräven Classic TV
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (September 30, 2020) — Today, Fjällräven introduces Fjällräven Classic TV USA, an immersive trekking experience from the point of view of a hiker, streamed on their newly launched Fjällräven Classic TV channel via YouTube. Taking the place of the Fjällräven Classic USA trekking event that had been cancelled...
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August 26, 2020
Salomon Launches #BeautyBag Instagram Contest
OGDEN, Utah (Aug. 26, 2020)— Today, Salomon announces the launch of the #BeautyBag campaign, the brand’s second Beauty Box Instagram contest for active women, as the latest step in its ongoing initiative to support the growing community of women in the outdoors. To participate, women must post an outdoor-themed photo...
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August 26, 2020
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Launches Six-Month Inclusion Training For Leaders in Winter Outdoor Industry
Park City, Utah (Aug. 26, 2020) - Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced today that it will kick off a six-month training program focused on inclusion in the winter outdoor industry. Joining SIA will be the leaders of the largest winter outdoor organizations in the country. Aimed at uniting the winter...
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August 25, 2020
Registration Open for ATRA’s Virtual 25 Year Celebration
Colorado Springs, CO - The American Trail Running Association’s (ATRA) 25th Anniversary Challenge registration opens today. Registration packages range from $25 to $175 and can be accessed on the FitRankings platform here. This three-tiered event kicks off with the first installment on September 1, and will continue through the end of the...
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August 19, 2020
Headsweats Partners with Virtual Women’s Half Marathon for New Run Series
BOULDER, Colo. (August 19, 2020) – Headsweats, the leader in high performance apparel and headwear, has partnered with the Virtual Women’s Half Marathon Run Series as the exclusive headwear provider to support female runners during a fun filled weekend of virtual events on October 17 and 18, 2020. “Running is in...
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August 19, 2020
Big City Mountaineers teams up with Yeti, Helly Hansen, Waypoint Outdoors and BACKPACKER Magazine for National Summit Day 2020
GOLDEN, Colo. (August 19, 2020) – Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a leading provider of outdoor experiences for youth from unfairly marginalized communities, expands partnerships for the third annual National Summit Day. Yeti, Helly Hansen and Waypoint Outdoors joined BCM and BACKPACKER Magazine on August 1, 2020 to help celebrate the mountain community by inviting...
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August 19, 2020
Black Diamond and Utah Avalanche Center Celebrate Snow Safety Together, Virtually, at the 27th Annual Backcountry Benefit
SALT LAKE CITY, August 19, 2020 – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, is hosting the 27th Backcountry Benefit fundraising event for the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC), virtually this year due to COVID-19 concerns. Festivities will take place from 6-10 p.m., Thursday, September 10....
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August 18, 2020
JAM Collective Hosts Virtual Discussion on Outdoor Healing and Community for Cancer Fighters with the Send It Foundation
San Francisco, Calif. – August 18, 2020– JAM Collective, an accomplished boutique agency specializing public relations, social media, communications and strategic partnerships announced its upcoming Instagram Live installment of JAM Sessions. This week, JAM Sessions presents: Outdoor Adventure for Cancer Fighters: A Conversation on Healing & Community; a conversation with Katie...
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August 12, 2020
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance cancels November 2020 Connect buying show in Kansas City
AUG 12, 2020 – Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announces the cancellation of their fall Connect buying show, originally scheduled for Nov. 9-12, 2020. The planned November event would have marked the first Connect show to be held...
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July 21, 2020
rabbit Athlete Adam Kimble Sets New Fastest Time on the Tahoe Rim Trail
Lake Tahoe, California - Starting at daybreak on Friday, July 17th, and finishing just before dusk on Saturday, July 18th, rabbitPRO Adam Kimble circumnavigated Lake Tahoe via the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) in a record-setting time of 37 hours and 12 minutes, bettering the previous fastest known time (FKT) by...
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July 14, 2020
ReSport partners with USRowing for “Row the Great Lakes” Challenge
Realtime Experience Sport (ReSport), a platform for advanced virtual races and challenges, mapping, registration, results, and race tracking systems, has partnered with USRowing to launch "Row the Great Lakes" this week. Starting Wednesday, participants will be able to log meters toward virtually rowing from Chicago to Toronto via Lake Michigan,...
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July 1, 2020
First Descents Launches Nationwide Virtual ‘Out Living It Relay’ Race
Denver (July 1, 2020)– First Descents, the non-profit that offers life-changing outdoor experiences to young adults living with cancer and MS, is hosting a virtual race this month to get more people Out Living It during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Out Living It Relay is a small group race that...
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July 1, 2020
Hyland’s Powered Announces 2020-2021 Ambassador Team
LOS ANGELES – July 1, 2020 –Hyland’s, a century-old leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, has announced the 2020-2021 Hyland’s Powered Ambassador Team. A total of 63 diverse athletes from all over the United States have been chosen to represent the Hyland’s Powered brand. While Hyland’s Powered is perhaps...