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👟 On has unveiled the second generation Cloudboom Strike 2 marathon racing shoes, with the LightSpray version weighing just 158 grams, its lightest shoe to date.

🔥 Crusher in the Tushar has been cancelled for 2026 as the Cottonwood Fire burns unchecked through Utah's Tushar Mountains, marking the second wildfire cancellation in three years for the Life Time owned gravel race.

📊 Nike shares slid to around $40 after fourth quarter results were propped up by a one time tariff refund, as Hoka and On continue to erode Nike's share of the running category.

Darby Communications has promoted Cory Van Auken to Chief Operating Officer, Suzanne Hermann to Vice President of Client Services and Katie Richter to Director of Outdoor PR. The moves come as the agency approaches its 20th anniversary following three years of 20 percent plus year over year growth. Darby Communications

Fuel Goods has acquired Fun Run Box, a subscription box service for runners, expanding its subscription reach. Fun Run Box subscribers will be integrated into Fuel Goods' broader platform alongside its existing flagship running subscription box, The RunnerBox. Fuel Goods

Rob Lea became the first person to complete the Double Seven, finishing both the Seven Summits and Oceans Seven challenges. He capped the 17 year journey with a nearly 12 hour crossing of Japan's Tsugaru Strait on June 30. Rob Lea

The IRONMAN Group has announced the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Veracruz triathlon, scheduled for December 6, 2026 in Veracruz, Mexico. The race will feature a 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike course and 21.1 km run, with qualifying slots available for the 2027 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. The IRONMAN Group

Oakland Track Club will host its annual Summer Classic on July 18, 2026 at Skyline High School Track in Oakland. The event features Women's, Men's and Non-Binary 5000m races, a Distance Medley Relay and a free Kids' 400m, with proceeds supporting Skyline High School's athletic programs. Movemint

Defending champions Stephanie Brokaw and Carter Cutting will return to compete at America's Mile Presented by VisitPITTSBURGH on July 17 in Pittsburgh. The road mile race features a $21,700 elite prize purse and the Blue Ribbon Chase head start format. P3R

DATEV Challenge Roth on July 5, 2026 will feature a professional field including world champions Kristian Blummenfelt, Sam Laidlow and Patrick Lange in the men's race. Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay and Kat Matthews will headline the women's field, with over 160,000 euros in prize money. Challenge Family

Three time winner Magnus Ditlev, who holds the course record of 7:23:24, has confirmed his participation in the DATEV Challenge Roth on July 5, 2026. He joins a men's field that includes Kristian Blummenfelt, Patrick Lange, Sam Laidlow and Jonas Schomburg. Challenge Family

The 19th XTERRA France off road triathlon takes place July 4 to 5, 2026 in Xonrupt Longemer in the Vosges mountains. The event features SwimRun, Full Distance Triathlon and Sprint Triathlon formats for participants ranging from youth to elite athletes. XTERRA

Altra has launched the Torin 9 road running shoe, featuring an exclusive Vibram XS DURA outsole with 8.5 percent more grip than its predecessor and a P35X dual density midsole on a zero drop platform. The brand also introduced the stability focused Torin ST. Altra

Scott USA has opened the Bike Park Powered by Scott at Snowbasin Resort in Northern Utah. The park features four purpose built trails for varying skill levels, operating June 20 through October 11 with weekend and Thursday evening hours. Scott USA

ROKA Multisport is sponsoring Catherine Breed's Swim California expedition, a roughly 900 mile open water swim along the entire California coast beginning July 1. Breed will use ROKA Maverick wetsuits throughout the journey. ROKA Multisport

Hytro is funding six full time PhD research projects covering applied sport science, vascular physiology, female athlete health, recovery methodologies and mechanical engineering. The programs aim to advance Blood Flow Restriction science and wearable technology development. Hytro

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