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THE INSIDE TRACK
💊 A survey of 114 physicians across 38 countries found that 1 in 10 knew of elite athletes using a popular weight-loss drug without medical need, with nearly half saying it should be banned, revealing new cracks in sport's newest doping gray area.
🗽 New York Road Runners is overhauling its most popular path to guaranteed marathon entry after runners found that completing it wasn't the hard part, it was even getting into the qualifying races, according to the latest 9+1 program changes.
👟 On posted a 13.5% jump in second-quarter sales even as wholesale growth slowed sharply, with one channel of the business hitting a record share of revenue, per the new Q2 earnings report.
🚴 A Dublin investment firm with deep roots in cycling has stepped in to bid on the insolvent Dutch parent of Raleigh and several other storied bike brands, according to the latest acquisition interest.
PRESS RELEASES
EVENTS
The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship will return to Dunsborough, Western Australia, for a third consecutive year on April 3 to 4, 2027. The event will feature trail running, youth racing, and off-road triathlon at Geographe Bay and Meelup Regional Park. XTERRA
The inaugural Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 5K/10K drew thousands of participants through the Gaslamp Quarter, with Jessica Carlson winning the women's 10K. The event benefited Give Kids The World. Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Magic Race Swag offers interactive race merchandise, including sweat-activated shirts, color-changing medals, and finisher cups, designed to help race events express their existing identity through participant experiences. Recent examples include the Flawed Hero Marathon, Norman Fourth Fest Firecracker 5K, and Run Like A Mother 2026. Magic Race Swag
Mount to Coast has launched the M1, a high-stack trail running shoe featuring JETCELL midsole foam, a Vibram outsole, TUNEDFIT dual lacing, and a wide toe box. The shoe is designed for ultra-distance runners and has already been worn at the 2026 Western States 100 and Cocodona 250. Mount to Coast
SPONSORSHIPS
PACT Outdoors and the Life Time Leadville Race Series are continuing their partnership to implement a research-backed, multi-stage human waste management program for the Leadville Trail 100 Run, supported by a Penn State and Leave No Trace field study on Mt. Elbert. Pact Outdoors
ATHLOS has named the BBC as its official UK broadcast partner for ATHLOS London, the league's first international event, set for September 18, 2026 at StoneX Stadium. The event will feature Keely Hodgkinson, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Gabby Thomas, with live and on-demand coverage on BBC digital platforms. ATHLOS
JOBS
NEW ChronoTrack - Business Development & Sales
Eugene Marathon - Marketing & Sales Director
American Race Timing and Management - Race Field Tech
Boston Athletic Association - Assistant Coach & Administrative Coordinator
Human Powered Health - Bike Fitter For Performance Lab
Boston Athletic Association - Senior Manager of Public Relations
Treat Public Relations - Public Relations Intern
Rudy Project North America - Customer Service Supervisor
Laurel Innovations - Head Timer
Outside Interactive, Inc. - VP of Marketing, Mapping
NOBULL - Sr. Associate, Affiliate Marketing
ASICS - Director, Human Resources
MyFitnessPal - Director, Product Management - Head of Cal AI
MyFitnessPal - Manager, Engineering - Subscription Growth
Arc’teryx - Specialty Sales Manager, Footwear - NAM
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