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THE INSIDE TRACK
👟 On Holding opened its first 2,800-square-foot retail store in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, marking the brand's 15th U.S. location and 70th worldwide.
🚴 The UCI suspended NSN Development rider Kiaan Watts for 25 days after he punched rival Marijn Maas during the Ster van Zwolle race.
⚖️ Lululemon is facing a class action lawsuit alleging the company misled consumers about the presence of "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in its popular yoga pants and activewear.
🤖 Specialty retailers are using AI to boost margins through automated forecasting, inventory management, and personalized customer experiences that increase loyalty.
PRESS RELEASES
EVENTS
The FMOL Health Our Lady of the Lake Tiger 10K returns to LSU on April 19, 2026, with both 10K and 5K distances already sold out and fewer than 100 spots remaining in the Lamar Tiger Kids Mile. FRESHJUNKIE Racing
NU Colombia and Visit Pittsburgh Cycling Team confirmed their participation in the Gran Premio New York City on May 17, 2026, a UCI-sanctioned race held alongside the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship. GFNY
Mohammed El Youssfi and Asayech Ayichew won the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile on April 12, while Graydon Morris and Emma Grace Hurley captured USATF national titles at the 3rd stop of the 2025-26 PRRO Circuit. PRRO Circuit
The Dallas Cowboys Draft Day 5K presented by Baylor Scott & White Health returns to The Star in Frisco on Saturday, April 25, 2026, featuring a 5K run/walk, youth divisions, and family-friendly activities during Draft Weekend. Easy Day Sports
Perimeter Bicycling of America partnered with DOGS of Tucson to offer free El Tour de Tucson registration on November 21, 2026, for youth under 18, with free Velodrome Certification for those completing 63- and 102-mile routes. El Tour de Tucson
Italy's Luca Cavallo won the men's race and France's Celine Bourbousson topped the women's field at the fifth edition of GFNY Cannes, a 115.7km European season opener featuring 2,159m of climbing. GFNY
Challenge Taiwan triathlon will take place April 25-26 with 10,000 athletes competing, featuring professional contenders including Olympic silver medalist Julie Derron and favorites Kieran Storch and Mike Phillips. Challenge Family
XTERRA Puerto Rico returns to Combate Beach in Cabo Rojo on April 18-19. Trail events on Saturday are followed by Sunday’s off-road triathlons and duathlon creating space for youth, age groupers, trail runners, families, and locals to connect with nature and each other. XTERRA
The One Hundred World Championship launched its Candidate Event Program, a structured pathway for trail races to join the global series through evaluation of operational, safety, and athlete experience standards. One Hundred
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES
STOKE Shoes launches its SS26 Summer Mesh collections featuring VERSA and FO-MO styles in lightweight, breathable designs specifically for wide-fit men, now available online and at over 450 retail partners nationwide. STOKE Shoes
Rudy Project released the Terraform and Terraform Pro helmets alongside the Override goggle, an off-road system featuring international safety certifications, the RP Rotational Impact system, Twiceme digital safety platform, and over 60% recycled materials. Rudy Project
Allied Cycle Works launched the ECHO carbon road bike featuring clearance for 32-45mm tires and the HB10 integrated handlebar, with the new model set to be showcased at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. Allied Cycle Works
RunSignup launches Announcer Mode within its RaceDay Mobile App, providing race announcers with real-time participant data including names, bib numbers, age, gender, hometown, and custom registration details directly on mobile devices. RunSignup
SPONSORSHIPS
haku will serve as the title "Presented by Partner" for the 5th edition of The Running Conference, taking place from December 6-8, 2026, at Burleigh Court, Loughborough University. Running Industry Alliance
Wildflower Experience partners with Neversecond as its Official On-Course Nutrition Partner for the 2026 event, providing science-driven fueling with a modular system for precise carbohydrate and electrolyte delivery. Wildflower Experience
Marathon Printing, Inc. returns as Presenting Sponsor of the U.S. Trail Running Conference, scheduled for November 5–7 in Nashville, Tennessee at Music City Center. U.S. Trail Running Conference
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