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THE INSIDE TRACK
📦 Amazon is adding a 3.5 percent fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada starting April 17, averaging 17 cents per unit for FBA, as energy costs surge due to the war in Iran.
🚓 A Florida man has been charged with DUI manslaughter in the death of 74-year-old Albert Swann, who was struck by an SUV while running the Health First Florida 1/2 Marathon in February and died of his injuries ten days later.
📚 Allen & Unwin has acquired world rights to ultramarathon runner Donna Urquhart's untitled story about her Guinness World Record Antarctic run, in which she averaged 50km per day over 28 days to cover 1,402km through the coldest desert on Earth.
PRESS RELEASES
BUSINESS
Thermore, an Italian sustainable synthetic insulation manufacturer, has appointed ultra-endurance athlete and Rocky Peak Marketing founder Don Reichelt as its North American Sales Representative to expand apparel partnerships across the U.S. market. Thermore
Borderland Trailrunning released a clarification stating that ultrarunner Camille Herron never admitted to editing her own Wikipedia page, her husband Conor Holt claimed sole responsibility, and that her lululemon contract was terminated under a standard no-cause provision, not as a consequence of the Wikipedia controversy. Run with Camille
EVENTS
The Boston Athletic Association has released the full media guide and schedule for the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026, with 30,000 athletes from around the world set to compete across wheelchair, para athletics, and open divisions. Boston Athletic Association
GFNY has unveiled its 2026 USA race calendar featuring six cycling events and one 5K run, with races in Miami (April 19), Pittsburgh (September 20), Maryland (October 4), and Florida (October 25), all serving as qualifiers for the World Championship in New York City on May 17. GFNY
The inaugural McKinney Historic Half Presented by BMW drew thousands of runners and spectators to North Texas, with Steven Fahy and Ashley Montgomery winning the half marathon, Ali Toomes and Sarah Parnell taking the 5K, and proceeds benefiting Scottish Rite for Children. McKinney Historic Half
PRODUCTS & SERVICES

KIPSUMMIT MAX
Decathlon's performance running brand KIPRUN has officially launched in the U.S. market, introducing three footwear models spanning daily training, road racing, and ultra-distance trail running at competitive price points. KIPRUN
Mount to Coast has launched the C1 Super Trainer, built around a dual-layer CircleCELL foam midsole made from renewable materials and a TUNEDFIT Dual Lacing System designed for the demands of ultra-distance road running. Mount to Coast
Mountain House has announced two new freeze-dried entrees, Cajun Style Jambalaya and Breakfast Fried Rice, each delivering 32g of protein per pouch and produced at the company's Albany, Oregon facility. Mountain House
GSI Outdoors has launched the Travel Stack Collection, a modular vacuum-insulated system using recycled stainless steel containers that keep food cold for 24+ hours or hot for 10+ hours, designed for outdoor athletes and travelers. GSI Outdoors
SPONSORSHIPS
The Boston Athletic Association has announced that Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute will serve as presenting partner of both the Boston 5K on April 18 and the B.A.A. 10K on June 21 under a ten-year agreement. Boston Athletic Association
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WHOOP - Senior Business Planning Manager
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New Balance - Retail Sales Associate
Arc'teryx - Senior Manager, Platform Engineering
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