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⬆️ GoPro has agreed to merge with privately held Starman Optical in a $285 million deal that gives Starman a 90% stake in the combined company, with GoPro shareholders receiving $1.14 per share while retaining roughly 10% ownership and continuing to see GoPro's core camera business supported as the combined company expands into AI data centers, defense, and aerospace.

🏃‍♀️ DNF rates in ultramarathons can range from 15% to 40%, and even record-breaking pros like Damian Hall have had to walk away mid-race, raising the question of why quitting isn't always the failure it feels like.

The Road Runners Club of America designated five new Runner Friendly Communities for 2026: Austin, TX; Columbia, MO; McKinney, TX; Northfield/Dundas, MN; and Reston, VA. Four communities, including Columbus, GA and Fort Wayne, IN, successfully renewed their designations. Road Runners Club of America

Around the Crown 10K Together with Truist has partnered with Start Without a Shot to replace the traditional starter pistol sound with a trauma informed sonic alternative. The change aims to reduce anxiety triggers for veterans, neurodivergent participants, and others affected by loud sounds. Around the Crown 10K Together with Truist

Jim Popovich, who previously served as P3R's Chief Strategy Officer and Vice President of Strategic Partnerships after more than 20 years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of P3R, effective September 6. He succeeds interim CEO Bob Shooer. P3R

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has partnered with Culligan International to introduce four on course water refill stations at Miles 5.7, 10.1, 15.7, and 20.3. The addition makes it the first Abbott World Marathon Major to formally enable personal hydration refills on course. Bank of America Chicago Marathon

FasCat Coaching has appointed Brandon Dwight as Chief Marketing Officer, where he will lead growth and brand strategy for the CoachCat app, one on one coaching business, and strategic partnerships. Dwight brings over 25 years of cycling industry and AI technology experience to the role. FasCat Coaching

Magic Race Swag designed interactive merchandise for the 2026 Dash of the Titans 5K at Zoo Miami, including a sun activated photochromic finisher medal and a sweat activated race shirt with hidden graphics. The collection also includes a participant tote bag featuring sun reactive Titans helmet icons. Magic Race Swag

RunSignup will host its third annual Timer Education Summit on February 23 to 24, 2027, at the University of South Florida Health CAMLS in Tampa, Florida. The summit offers introductory and advanced hands on tracks covering RaceDay technology updates and the Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award. RunSignup

Anfi Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria 2027 will split age group and professional races across two days, with age groupers racing Saturday, April 17 and professionals on Sunday, April 18. The event also introduces a 20 metre drafting rule and a revised 100km course. Challenge Family

ORTLIEB has introduced TIDURA®, a proprietary TPU coated woven fabric system developed and manufactured in house. The material launches in September 2026 on four products, including panniers, backpacks, and duffles, and is rated to a 100,000 mm water column with HF welded seams. ORTLIEB

Stan's has launched Polar Drip Wax, a plant based chain lubricant developed with Whistler Performance Labs that uses a polar bonding formula to bond wax molecules directly to metal. The formula offers low friction and longevity without requiring a hot wax immersion system. Stan's

Capriroso has partnered with the Mesa Marathon as Official Training Intelligence Partner of the 2027 event, offering participants a complimentary Capriroso subscription for the full 2027 calendar year. The race's fifteenth anniversary is set for February 13, 2027. Capriroso

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