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💊 A major BMJ review just upended a long-held assumption about whether calcium and vitamin D supplements actually protect older adults from fractures and falls.

🚲 Cannondale's parent company is closing one of its longtime European assembly factories by 2027, and the fallout for workers is real.

🏃 For the first time ever, the Copenhagen Marathon had to turn to a random lottery after demand obliterated its previous records.

🏙️ Japan's quietly genius "run stations" strip away the biggest logistical barriers to running in the city, and they might be exactly what the rest of us need.

SBT GRVL presented by Wahoo returns to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, June 26 to 28, 2026, with a sold-out gravel race and a $22,000 pro prize purse. New this year are a 108-mile Black Course, a Friday MTN CLMB event, and a SBT TRL Running Race on Saturday. SBT GRVL

The Allianz Richmond Marathon has sold out for a third straight year, with 7,200 runners registered for the November 14 race, the fastest sellout in event history. The CarMax Richmond Half Marathon (65% full) and Capital One Richmond 8k (25% full) are both on pace to sell out. Sports Backers

Trevor Foley (USA) won the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley North American Championship in 3:42:25, edging Sam Long in a tight run battle. Paula Findlay (CAN) dominated the women's race, claiming her third straight North American title with a 4:08 margin over Lydia Russell. The IRONMAN Group

The inaugural Bike the Coast Ventura drew nearly 600 riders on June 13 across coastal routes of 20, 40, and 65 miles. The event raised over $6,000 for charity partners including the LA Chapter of National MS and the Downtown Ventura Foundation. Spectrum Sports Management

GFNY will stage two cycling races on the same Sunday on opposite sides of the globe. The inaugural GFNY Indonesia on Belitung Island (127.3 km, 883m of climbing) runs alongside the sixth edition of GFNY La Vaujany / L'Alpe d'Huez (151 km, 4,172m of climbing) in the French Alps. GFNY

Olympic medallist Jonny Brownlee became the first athlete to complete 10 sprint-distance triathlons in a single weekend at Supertri Blenheim Palace on June 6 to 7, 2026. He covered roughly 7.5km of swimming, 200km of cycling, and 50km of running in a total time of 12:24:25. Supertri

RunSafePRO, a Dutch wearable technology startup, is launching a connected safety vest for runners with rear radar detection, GPS emergency alerting, automatic incident detection, and 360-degree visibility. The Kickstarter campaign goes live June 16, 2026. RunSafePRO

STOKE Shoes has launched the 2FIDDY, a limited-edition men's sneaker in a red, white, and blue colorway commemorating America's 250th anniversary. It is available through StokeShoes.com and select retail partners nationwide. STOKE Shoes

Spartan has named MAPtrition an official fueling partner for the 2026 U.S. Spartan Race season, putting the brand's Endurance Gummy line in front of racers nationwide. Activations include on-site sampling, athlete education, and social media exposure. Spartan Race

BikeInsure and Dragonspine Cycling released two years of claims data showing 16 paid claims averaging $5,355 each. The figures reveal 94% involved accidental damage, 50% were cracked carbon frames, and 38% of claims were settled within two days. BikeInsure

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