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Expanded sensor integration and firmware updates for Wahoo ELEMNT bike computers

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Expanded sensor integration and firmware updates for Wahoo ELEMNT bike computers

Wahoo Fitness has unveiled a series of firmware updates for its ELEMNT bike computers, introducing native integration with four next-generation training sensors.

The update allows riders to view data from CORE, FLOWBIO, Tymewear, and hDrop sensors directly on their ELEMNT device screens during a ride. According to Wahoo, these updates are driven by customer feedback and aim to bring lab-grade physiological monitoring directly to outdoor training.

The data fields will sit alongside traditional metrics such as power and heart rate on ELEMNT head units, allowing athletes to manage pacing, hydration, cooling, and energy in real time.

The CORE Body Temperature Sensor provides continuous, non-invasive core body temperature readings to help optimise pacing and heat training strategies.

Ross McGraw, Chief Commercial Officer of CORE, said “The newest integration with WAHOO cycling computers brings real-time thermal insights where it matters most, right to the handlebars. Now athletes from you and me, to Tadej and Lucy Charles-Barclay can easily see Heat Strain Index and Heat Zone graphics in real-time while training and racing.”

FLOWBIO’s sensor measures fluid and sodium loss continuously during exercise, streaming readings into its Advanced Hydration Intelligence platform. The device, which can be worn on the arm or clipped to a heart rate strap, is utilized by World Tour teams and performance centres such as Red Bull High Performance in Salzburg.

Stefan van der Fluit, Founder and CEO at FLOWBIO, said “Hydration has been one of the last parts of endurance training to rely on guesswork. Power, heart rate and pacing are all measured and visible to the rider during the session. Sweat loss has typically been estimated afterwards, if it is measured at all. Since we introduced the FLOWBIO Sensor to market last year, real-time understanding of water and salt losses has been the most requested feature, both from amateur customers and from the pro athletes and teams who use our device daily to dial in their hydration.”

Van der Fluit added that bringing the data onto the Wahoo ELEMNT V3 closes that gap, noting the brand has seen early adoption across the T100 Triathlon World Tour with athletes such as Sam Dickinson and Ellie Salthouse, as well as coaches such as Kevin Poulton at UAE Team Emirates.

The hDrop sensor provides real-time sweat analysis to monitor hydration and electrolyte loss, helping to translate sweat composition data into training insights.

Adria Abella, Co-Founder of hDrop, said “hDrop was built to make real-time sweat and hydration data accurate, reusable, and affordable for athletes. Our independently validated sensor is used by thousands of athletes worldwide and is recognized as one of the most accurate sweat sensors available. Through the Wahoo integration, athletes will be able to connect hDrop to their Wahoo devices and view real-time hydration data directly during training and racing.”

Tymewear’s VitalPro chest strap measures breathing to identify an athlete’s ventilatory thresholds (VT1 and VT2). The brand points to research indicating that individual threshold-based training improves performance outcomes across all tested athletes and delivers more than double the fitness gains compared to standard zones.

Arnar Larusson, CEO and Founder of Tymewear, said “With the Tymewear VitalPro on the Wahoo head unit, cyclists can see exactly when they cross their ventilatory thresholds, live on the ride. Breathing is a source of truth riders around the world are using to train based on their unique physiology, and we’re excited to put it in the hands of Wahoo’s community.”

The CORE integration update is live on June 2, 2026, followed by the FLOWBIO, Tymewear, and hDrop integrations which are scheduled to go live later this month.

Gareth Joyce, CEO of Wahoo, said “At Wahoo, we’re constantly focused on delivering meaningful innovation that enhances the riding experience for every athlete. Partnering with these innovative sensor brands reflects our commitment to listen to our customers and continuously evolve the ELEMNT ecosystem through meaningful software updates”

The updated firmware is available to all existing and future ELEMNT V3 users. Based in Atlanta, GA, Wahoo Fitness provides an ecosystem of connected fitness technology across cycling, running, triathlon, and general fitness.

ELEMNT product pricing is structured as follows:

  • ELEMNT BOLT 3 – US$349.99 / £299.99 / €329.99
  • ELEMNT ROAM 3 – US$464.99 / £399.99 / €449.99
  • ELEMNT ACE – US$499.99 / £449.99 / €479.99

www.wahoofitness.com

 

Strava and Runna aim for most 5K activities record with Global Running Day 5K challenge

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Gary
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Runna updates beginner and return to running training plans

Digital fitness platform Strava and its personalised training app Runna have partnered to launch a joint challenge targeting a new record for the most 5K activities completed in a single day on Strava.

Taking place on Wednesday June 3, 2026, the Global Running Day 5K with Runna challenge coincides with Global Running Day. The initiative is designed to encourage widespread international participation by focusing on inclusivity rather than competitive racing.

The premise allows participants to either run or walk a 5K distance on the designated day. Any logged activity on Strava, including GPS tracking, virtual logs, and manual entries across all local time zones, will count toward the global total.

According to the companies, the challenge is positioned as an accessible milestone for new runners, with all paces included in the record attempt. The distance is highlighted as an achievable entry point for building consistent training habits or progressing toward longer distances such as 10K events or half marathons. Participants who complete the 5K distance will receive a co-branded Strava x Runna digital badge for their profile trophy collection.

Additionally, finishing the challenge unlocks a promotional offer providing two weeks of free access to Runna Premium. This incentive is restricted to new customers of the platform. Runna specialises in generating coach-designed, adaptable running plans tailored to an individual’s current pace, schedule, and specific fitness goals.

Athletes taking part are required to upload their logged activities to Strava within three days of the challenge ending. While private and follower-only activities qualify for the overall record total, only activities marked as visible to the public will be applied toward global leaderboard rankings.

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www.runna.com

 

Dropping cryptocurrency exchange zondacrypto, Canyon//SRAM begins new chapter

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Gary
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Dropping cryptocurrency exchange zondacrypto, Canyon//SRAM begins new chapter

CANYON//SRAM has terminated its partnership agreement with cryptocurrency exchange zondacrypto, effective immediately, following alleged breaches of contract.

A release from the professional women’s cycling team noted that it is moving forward with renewed determination. The team sees this step as the beginning of its next chapter in growth and performance. Its long-term stability also reportedly remains secure, with momentum driving its ambitious plans into the future.

For more than a decade, the team has established itself as one of the leading forces of women’s cycling. A historic overall victory at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, multiple world championship titles, and the creation of initiatives such as the Zwift Academy and CANYON//SRAM Generation – the first development team of its kind to sit alongside a Women’s WorldTour programme – reflect the long-standing commitment of the team and its partners to performance and growth in the sport of cycling. These foundations should give the team confidence as it begins this next chapter.

While both the WorldTour and Generation squads are in the thick of their racing seasons, CANYON//SRAM is managing a swift operational transition. Branding updates across digital platforms, equipment, team clothing, and formal UCI processes are already underway and will be fully completed by August 1, 2026. Effective immediately, the squads will be referred to as CANYON//SRAM and CANYON//SRAM Generation.

Speaking about the team’s separation from former sponsor, zondacrypto, Ronny Lauke, Team Manager of CANYON//SRAM, said “We have respected all contractual obligations and legal procedures, but are now happy to draw a line and move forward. Our focus is entirely on what comes next.

“Over many years, we have built a strong organisation backed by visionary partners, experienced staff and talented riders who all believe in what this team stands for. For more than 10 years, we have proven on the world’s biggest stages that the team is built to perform at the highest level and built to last. That gives us even greater confidence moving forward.

“We are moving into this next chapter with huge excitement for what lies ahead. We are motivated to deliver on our ambitions this season and beyond, while continuing to shape the future of women’s cycling together.”

The organisation’s immediate racing focus is the Giro d’Italia Women, which began on May 30. A dynamic WorldTour squad is targeting both stage wins and general classification aims across Northern Italy. Ambitions to fight for the overall victory at the WorldTour level, including this year’s Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, remain unshaken.

Meanwhile, CANYON//SRAM Generation has a three-week break following podium performances across three stage races in the Czech Republic and Austria. The team of young talents will next line up on June 12, 2026, at the Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, where the iconic Col du Tourmalet is set to feature.

What started in founder Roman Arnold’s garage has grown into a direct-to-consumer bicycle manufacturer. Canyon designs bikes for every discipline, such as road, triathlon, gravel, mountain, city, trekking, and e-bikes. The brand partners with athletes and teams to take insights from race conditions to engineer bikes and components for the highest levels of the sport, operating via a direct-to-consumer model, digital services, and dedicated retail stores.

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www.canyon.com

 

Arc’teryx launches Groundwork city-to-trail running program

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Gary
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Arc’teryx launches Groundwork city-to-trail running program

Arc’teryx Equipment, the Canadian technical high-performance apparel and equipment company based in the Canadian West Coast Mountains, has launched Groundwork, a new city-to-trail running initiative.

Running from June 10th to August 8th, 2026, Groundwork is an eight-week guided running program from pavement to trail, built around community, progression, and confidence to venture out.

The inaugural city-to-trail running concept is designed to introduce metropolitan runners to nearby trails through structured training and local leadership programming. The eight-week progressive training series will launch simultaneously across four major North American hubs: New York City, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, and Montréal, Canada.

Registration opens on June 3, 2026, for 600 participants in total, with a limit of 150 runners per city. The program entry fee is US$115. To represent the brand’s ongoing investment in trail footwear, all registered participants will be equipped with the Norvan LD 4 long-distance running shoe.

The program aims to empower city-based athletes with technical skills, trail safety knowledge, and terrain confidence required to transition from city pavement to mountain singletrack. Across all four cities, participants will follow a multi-phase training protocol spanning baseline foundation, strength development, and peak endurance. This will be delivered digitally via TrainingPeaks and supported by weekly educational coaching directives.

Each city features a Strava Club for participants to share routes and track progress, alongside optional weekly community runs hosted by City Run Leads and local partners. Each regional program is custom-tailored to its local surrounding wilderness:

  • Los Angeles, CA: Led by Hilary Yang, with participants taking on the technical tracks of the Angeles National Forest. Weekly community runs will be hosted in partnership with Tommy’s Gift Shop as a local clubhouse.
  • Portland, OR: Led by Mack Robertson, guiding participants toward the trails of the Tillamook State Forest, with weekly runs hosted out of the brand’s 23rd Street community hub.
  • Montréal: Led by Nik Golymbiowsky, preparing participants for the terrain of Mont-Tremblant in collaboration with local community partners Espace and RECESS.
  • New York City, NY: Led by Ashley Macha, with participants exploring city trails while building toward the terrain of the Shawangunk Mountains in partnership with Mohonk Preserve, Snow Peak Brooklyn and A-Frame Cafe.

Molly O’Connor, Groundwork Campaign Manager at Arc’teryx, said “Groundwork is built on the belief that we shouldn’t just inspire runners; we must educate them to move responsibly in the mountains. As trail running experiences an unprecedented cultural explosion, city-based communities are searching for nearby wild spaces but often lack the confidence to navigate technical backcountry safely. Groundwork changes that by providing an accessible, highly structured blueprint that safely scales an athlete’s physical capability and terrain awareness.”

The foundational framework of the program was built by Brenton Reagan, Lead Guide and Director of Marketing for Exum Mountain Guides. The curriculum features weekly community run meetups kicking off this month and culminating on August 8, 2026, with a trail finale event called ‘The Summit’. This will feature a full day of guided trail exploration, stewardship, and celebration.

Arc’teryx distributes its products through over 160 branded stores and more than 2,400 retail locations international.

events.arcteryx.com/groundwork

 

Everlast Gyms+ York site incorporates HYROX Performance Center

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Gary
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Everlast Gyms+ York site incorporates HYROX Performance Center

Everlast Gyms, a UK fitness provider and part of Frasers Group, has unveiled its newly elevated Everlast Gyms+ York site with a range of fitness racing, recovery and nutrition elements.

The facility opened on Monday May 25, 2026. The launch builds on the brand’s expansion momentum following openings in Chiswick and Manchester Trafford Palazzo earlier this year. With more than 60 gyms across the UK, the company also plans a flagship opening in Dublin, Ireland, later this summer.

Spanning more than 25,000 sq ft, Everlast Gyms+ York aims to deliver a fully integrated fitness experience. According to the gym provider, it combines world-class equipment, innovative programming, and premium facilities to offer a holistic, high-performance training environment.

The York facility includes a HYROX Performance Center, which is fully equipped with Centr-supplied race-day kit, specialist performance turf, and expert-led tailored programming for athletes preparing to compete in HYROX events.

It also features a boutique Reformer Pilates Studio with 12 Allegro two-reformer beds, delivering low-impact training in a dedicated environment. A modern Recovery Zone is designed to support post-training recovery and long-term performance, featuring a sauna, steam room and a 20m swimming pool.

As part of an ongoing partnership, a communal Myprotein Kitchen café offers freshly blended smoothies and a curated selection of expert-led nutrition to support members.

Enhanced Myzone coverage and InBody scanning are also included to provide better visibility over workouts, allowing members to track results.

Specialised training zones and group programming across cardio, strength, and endurance complete the fitness ecosystem. Members can access the gym brand’s signature training concepts, such as HAYMAKER, BREATHE, HUSTLE and Everlast Lifting Club powered by Nike Strength, which are designed to optimise the training journey.

Dan Summerson, Managing Director of Everlast Gyms, said “At Everlast Gyms, we’re committed to creating spaces that reflect the needs of modern gym-goers. Members are looking for more than just great equipment from their gym experience. They want spaces that help them train more effectively, recover more efficiently, and feel like part of something bigger.

“By bringing together concepts such as HYROX, Reformer Pilates and recovery under one roof, we’re continuing to evolve the Everlast Gyms+ proposition and make premium fitness experiences more accessible across the UK.”

Memberships at the site range across three tiers, which include Core, Champion and Champion Plus. Everlast Gyms launched its ‘Elevation journey’ in 2021 to deliver an integrated approach to training, recovery, and nutrition. The brand is the exclusive UK partner of HYROX Performance Centers and has a partnership with Nike Strength as its official strength partner.

Its parent company, Frasers Group, started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and has since grown into an international retail business led by Chief Executive Michael Murray. The new Everlast Gyms+ York site is located at Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4TU, England.

www.everlastgyms.com

 

European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships in Slovenia sees record entries

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Gary
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European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships

A record 593 athletes from 33 countries will compete at the third edition of the European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships in Ljubljana-Kamnik, Slovenia.

Organised by European Athletics and a local organising committee in Ljubljana, the event takes place this month from June 5–7, 2026. The figures underline what is, according to the organising team, the spectacular growth of the championships since its launch in 2022.

The European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships presented by I feel Slovenia is the successor to the European Mountain Running Championships and combines the disciplines of trail and mountain running with races for national teams (seniors and U20 athletes) as well as recreational runners.

Alongside European Athletics, the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) is supporting official event communications. ITRA is a non-profit organisation that is focused on the development, promotion and ethical governance of trail running worldwide. It notes that it supports athletes, races and national associations while helping safeguard the values and spirit of the sport.

The final Off-Road Running Championships entries confirm the biggest championships yet. Participation has increased by more than 100 athletes compared to the previous edition in Annecy in 2024, which attracted around 480 competitors from 30 countries. The 2026 numbers are more than double those seen at the inaugural championships in El Paso in 2022, where 283 runners from 24 countries competed.

Hosted across the mountain terrain of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, the 2026 European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships will feature competition in mountain running and trail running disciplines. Titles will be awarded in senior men, senior women and U20 categories. The U20 athletes will contest the mountain running events only.

Athletes will compete in the classic uphill and up-and-down mountain running disciplines as well as trail running, with both individual and team medals on offer throughout the three-day programme.

The entry lists feature many of the big names in international mountain and trail running, including world and European champions and medallists. Among the standout names in the women’s races is Sweden’s Tove Alexandersson. A multiple world champion in both trail running and orienteering, Alexandersson arrives after winning international medals across mountain and trail disciplines in recent years. She is entered in both the Up & Down mountain race and the Trail race.

Great Britain’s Scout Adkin will also be among the leading contenders. The British racer has established herself as one of Europe’s premier mountain runners through a string of European and world championship medals, particularly in uphill racing, and will target the podium again in both mountain disciplines.

Ireland’s Sarah McCormack brings championship experience to the Classic Hill race. A former WMRA World Cup series winner, McCormack has been a fixture at the top level of international mountain running for more than a decade.

Switzerland fields one of the strongest women’s squads in the championships, led by Maude Mathys and Judith Wyder. Mathys is a multiple European mountain running champion, while Wyder – originally one of the world’s top orienteers – has become one of the leading names in trail running after winning major international medals in recent years. Both will be medal contenders in Slovenia.

France’s Clémentine Geoffray, the reigning world short trail champion, heads the French women’s team alongside experienced international racers such as Adeline Martin and Audrey Tanguy. Spain’s Sara Alonso also enters after emerging as one of Europe’s top technical mountain and trail runners through the Golden Trail and WMTRC circuits.

The men’s races are equally filled with international talent. Italy’s Cesare Maestri – a world and European medallist in mountain running – will be among the favourites in the mountain events. Maestri has long been one of Italy’s leading off-road runners and will spearhead another Italian squad.

Spain’s Manuel Merillas and Andreu Blanes offer pedigree across mountain, trail and skyrunning competitions. Merillas has produced podium performances at some of the world’s toughest mountain races, while Blanes – originally an elite orienteer – has developed into one of Spain’s most versatile off-road athletes.

Norway’s Stian Angermund is another name in the entries. A former world trail champion and winner of mountain races, Angermund adds further depth to the men’s trail field. France’s Frédéric Tranchand, another athlete with a strong orienteering background, arrives as one of the world’s top short-trail specialists after claiming major international victories over recent seasons.

Switzerland also boasts depth in the men’s mountain races through Roberto Delorenzi, Dominik Rolli and Jonas Soldini, all of whom helped Switzerland secure medals at recent world championships and have become consistent performers on the international mountain running circuit.

The championships will also showcase the next generation of mountain running talent through the U20 races, which have grown since the inaugural edition and now feature fields from traditional mountain running nations such as Italy, Spain, France, Great Britain and Switzerland.

www.offroadrunning2026.si

 

Nike renews Portland Marathon partnership

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Gary
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Nike renews Portland Marathon partnership

The Portland Marathon in Oregon has announced a renewal of its partnership with Nike, which returns for a second year as the event’s official footwear and apparel sponsor.

The 54th annual Portland Marathon is scheduled to take place on October 4, 2026 in Portland, OR. First established in 1972, the event hosts up to 10,000 participants across four distances, which comprise a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a kids one-mile run.

The collaboration for the 54th annual event includes the introduction of monthly long runs to support runners during their race preparation. These training sessions are being organised in partnership with local retailer Foot Traffic.

Nike will also host training experiences and a pre-race shakeout run. The brand’s presence on race weekend will include footwear trialing, athlete appearances, a live DJ, and a dedicated recovery zone.

To support community engagement, the Beaverton-based brand will offer volunteer opportunities and registration discounts to its employees. Additionally, Nike will provide all race participants with a technical running shirt on course.

The event is produced by Brooksee, an endurance event production and services company founded in 2012. Alongside the Portland event, the company manages a portfolio of road races including the Phoenix Marathon, the Las Vegas Marathon, the Mesa Marathon, and the REVEL Race Series.

Aubrey Curl, Director of Partnerships at Brooksee, said “The 2025 Portland Marathon was unlike any I’ve experienced. Nike joining as a sponsor leveled up the moment. You could feel the energy throughout race weekend as over 9,000 runners, the largest field in nearly a decade, took to the streets of Portland. It’s special to have Nike, a hometown running brand, join the city signature marathon to help grow the sport and increase race participation.”

Registration for the 2026 event is open this month. Organisers are encouraging early registration following a sell-out in 2025.

www.portlandmarathon.com

 

Two 17-year-old race directors take Swim Across America to Martha’s Vineyard

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Gary
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Zoe Treitman and Leah Thomson - Swim Across America co-event directors

A new open water charity swim is heading to Martha’s Vineyard this summer, with the inaugural Swim Across America – Martha’s Vineyard event scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026.

The open water swim will take place at Menemsha Beach in Chilmark, MA, on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. The swim will raise funds for its local beneficiary Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and support cancer care on the island. Hundreds are expected to dive in and make waves to raise funds at the event. Swimmers, land and water volunteers (boaters, kayakers, stand up paddle boarders) are encouraged to register for the event. The organisers have set a fundraising target of US200,000 for the first year.

The event is being led by co-event directors Leah Thomson and Zoe Treitman, who are both 17-year-old high school juniors and residents of Martha’s Vineyard.

Leah Thomson, Co-Event Director for the swim, said “I was inspired to get involved with Swim Across America for my Grammy, for family members who are facing cancer and for my dear friend and coach Jay Grossman. Swimming is nothing compared to the challenges our loved ones with cancer face. By helping put on this event, I can help make a difference and swim for those who can’t – and with my community’s support, I know it will help make a significant impact on cancer care on our island.”

Zoe Treitman, Co-Event Director for the swim, said “So many on Martha’s Vineyard and beyond are affected by cancer, and I want to help make their quality of life better – all while raising funds locally that stay local, supporting Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Martha’s Vineyard Hospital here on the island. Cancer has taken so many of our loved ones, and we want to do all we can to fight it. I hope our community will come out and join us on Saturday, July 18, at Menemsha Beach and help us make waves to fight cancer.”

Rebekah Thomson, Leah’s mother, is acting in a supporting role for the teenagers. She said “I’m really proud of the ambition that Leah and Zoe have to organise this event and their passion for making a difference. To take on running a major event is a huge endeavour for anyone of any age, but for Leah and Zoe to just be 17, it is a major accomplishment.”

Registration is open this month for swimmers, as well as land and water volunteers, including boaters, kayakers, and stand-up paddleboarders.

Swim Across America is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to funding cancer research, prevention, and treatment. Since its founding in 1987, it has raised more than US$150 million, supporting clinical trials and funding breakthrough research projects at various medical institutions. The organisation hosts pool and open water swims in 27 communities across the United States.

www.swimacrossamerica.org

 

PKO Bank Polski sponsors new Olsztyn Half Marathon in Poland

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PKO Bank Polski sponsors new Olsztyn Half Marathon in Poland

A new event is set to join the Polish running scene this autumn/fall, with the debut of the PKO Olsztyn Half Marathon on the weekend of October 3-4, 2026.

Organised by sports marketing agency Sport Evolution, the event aims to position itself as a major road race in the northeastern region of Poland.

The event has secured the backing of PKO Bank Polski as its title sponsor. The financial institution is a frequent supporter of mass participation sports events in Poland, aligning the partnership with its corporate strategy to promote physical activity.

Michał Drelich, Director of the PKO Olsztyn Half Marathon, said “The involvement of PKO Bank Polski as the title sponsor is a huge boost for the project and a testament to its potential. Together, we want to create an event accessible to everyone – from beginners to ambitious amateurs – and promote an active lifestyle in the Warmia and Mazury region.”

The main 21.1km race will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 09:00 CEST. Holding an official course certification from the Polish Athletics Association, the route will guide runners through the city streets and surrounding areas of Olsztyn.

Participants will be permitted to wear headphones during the race to tune into a unique silent disco activation. The start and finish lines will be located at the city’s Urania Hall, with full route details to be confirmed by the organisers in the coming weeks.

Maciej Stroiński, Press Spokesperson for the PKO Olsztyn Half Marathon, said “We’re observing trends in the running world and see a huge number of young people who prioritize participating in a race, and even the process of preparing for it. The result doesn’t matter; what’s more important is being together and sharing the experience.”

The event weekend kicks off on the evening of Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 20:00 CEST with a 5km night run, which features specialised course lighting. On Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 13:00 CEST, the event schedule concludes with the Family Mile. This untimed 1,600m recreational run is open to children, young people, and families, with every finisher receiving a medal.

Mateusz Nowak, Director of the Sponsorship and Local Marketing Department at PKO Bank Polski, said “Running teaches consistency and perseverance. It also contributes to improving the physical and mental health of Poles, and caring for the development and well-being of our compatriots are values ​​that are part of PKO Bank Polski’s sponsorship strategy. As the title sponsor, we support this new initiative, which has the potential to inspire and connect the community of runners and fans.”

Registration for the inaugural event opened this month, with the main half marathon field capped at 5,000 participants. Organisers are offering an initial tier of 500 entries priced at PLN 149 (€35), which will scale up to PLN 250 (€250) as capacity fills.

As part of the title sponsorship activation, the first 1,000 registrants who hold a personal account with PKO Bank Polski will receive a 20% discount on entry fees.

Additional categories include a three-person relay race capped at 100 teams, priced between PLN 300–350. The 5km night run has a capacity of 1,500 places priced at PLN 69–99, while the Family Mile costs PLN 20 for under-18s and PLN 50 for adults.

www.olsztynhalf.pl

 

2XU returns as title sponsor of the Long Beach Marathon

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Rufus Thomas
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2XU Long Beach Marathon logo

Performance brand 2XU has renewed its title sponsorship of the 2026 Long Beach Marathon as part of an exclusive compression technology partnership across 11 Motiv North America events.

The partnership, now in its second year, involves a series of international endurance events including Bay to Breakers and the Vancouver Sun Run. According to the apparel company, the agreement allows more than 150,000 runners annually to access its compression gear.

To mark the start of the 2026 training season, 2XU is hosting a community event on June 3, at Sports Basement in Long Beach, CA. The event coincides with Global Running Day and will feature the launch of the 2XU Kinesis Tight.

The new product utilizes Muscle Containment Stamping (MCS) technology. According to the company, this is engineered to target key muscle groups, reduce vibration and fatigue, and accelerate recovery.

The 42nd edition of the 2XU Long Beach Marathon is scheduled for October 9–11, 2026, in Long Beach, CA. The event is organized by Motiv Sports and features a flat, oceanfront course passing landmarks such as the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific.

The organisers expect nearly 28,000 runners for the 2026 race weekend, following a sold-out event in 2025 that hosted more than 25,000 participants.

For the 2026 season, 2XU is also introducing a limited-edition Long Beach Marathon capsule collection. The performance line is built to the same technical standards as the brand’s core range and will be available exclusively during race registration.

Harry Markl, Chairman of 2XU, said “Returning as title sponsor was a clear strategic decision. The Long Beach Marathon is one of North America’s premier running events – a performance-focused community at exactly the scale we want to be operating in.”

Markl added “And with 11 events across the Motiv portfolio, we’re not just present at the start line in Long Beach; we’re showing up for runners across the continent, all year. That is precisely where 2XU needs to be as we accelerate our North American growth; alongside athletes at all levels who train hard and demand more from their gear.”

As the Long Beach Marathon title sponsor, 2XU will be integrated into the Health & Wellness Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center, on-course activations, and the Finish Line Festival on Marina Green. The brand will offer compression fitting consultations and recovery education based on its ‘Prepare. Perform. Recover.’ framework.

Phyllis Blanchard, Vice President of Commercial Partnerships for Motiv Sports, said “2XU’s impact was immediate in year one, and their commitment to showing up for runners through product innovation, education, and authentic community engagement is exactly what this partnership is built on.”

The race weekend begins on Friday, October 9, 2026, with the two-day Health & Wellness Expo. Saturday features the Aquarium of the Pacific 5K, followed by the marathon and half marathon on Sunday.

Founded in Melbourne in 2005, 2XU is an international performance compression and activewear brand. It currently operates in more than 70 countries, providing technical apparel for elite athletes and recreational runners. Motiv Sports is a North American event organizer specializing in mass participation endurance races. It manages a portfolio of 11 events designed to engage participants across various fitness levels.

www.runlongbeach.com
www.2xu.com

 

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