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THE INSIDE TRACK
💍 Oura's newest smart ring is its smallest yet, with redesigned sensing architecture and a suite of new preventive health features including blood pressure signals, health records integration, and real-time workout tracking.
🎵 A new study in Psychology of Sport and Exercise found that exercisers who listened to personalized playlists at 120-140 beats per minute lasted 20% longer and tolerated higher intensity levels than those who exercised without music.
⚖️ Specialized Bicycle reached a confidential settlement in a California lawsuit over hidden fees added to online purchases, while Giant Bicycle continues to face similar litigation from the same attorney.
PRESS RELEASES
BUSINESS
La Sportiva unveiled a new logo, brand campaign, communication platform, and updated retail concept developed with The Branding Letters and Mynt, marking a major evolution ahead of the brand's 100th anniversary in 2028. La Sportiva
Movemint, a San Francisco-based registration and race management platform built by former Strava engineers, has taken on its largest event partnership to date with the 2026 Presidio Half Marathon, opening registration for the June 21 race featuring Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K distances at Crissy Field. Movemint
What's Next with AI?
The endurance industry (and world) have exploded with AI. To date, we've mostly seen LLM's and AI Chat interfaces popping up everywhere. Today, we're looking at the AI Infrastructure that RunSignup has been quietly building behind the scenes, and what that means for the future of AI and races.
Two Agents Coming Soon:
Public Agent that's read-only and can answer detailed question about race logistics, results and more via chat or email drafts.
Dashboard Agent that's securely connected to your race director dashboard. Over time, this will include dozens of specialists capable of taking real action to make everything from race setup to participant management to reporting efficient and flexible.
Security and stability are crucial for your race technology. Because of that, RunSignup has been focused on building an underlying infrastructure that can safely bring the power of AI to race directors. See what's coming with RunSignup AI, soon!
EVENTS
The film, The Joe Barr Route 66 Film Project, features Irish ultra-endurance cyclist Joe Barr, 66, as he attempts a Guinness World Record cycling the full 2,448-mile length of Route 66 nonstop in nine days starting June 2, coinciding with the highway's centennial anniversary. The Joe Barr Route 66 Film Project
The IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley North American Championship will take place June 14 in State College, featuring elite athletes Paula Findlay, Hannah Berry, Grace Alexander, Matt Hanson, Sam Long, and Trevor Foley competing for 2,500 Pro Series points. The IRONMAN Group
The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic takes place May 30-31, with defending champions Dario Rapps and Marlies Mejias Garcia leading international fields in the Capitol Cup and Clarendon Cup races. Arlington Sports, Inc.
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon has named U.S. military service members as its 2027 Appreciation Program honorees, offering active-duty and retired Armed Forces members 50% off race entry during President's Day Weekend, February 12-14. High Five Events
Fleet Feet Chicago will host a Global Running Day event on June 3, featuring former Chicago Cubs player Anthony Rizzo joining a 3-mile run at Shore Club Chicago, with all proceeds benefiting the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation's cancer research mission. Fleet Feet Chicago
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Magic Race Swag offers interactive race merchandise, including sun-activated color-changing shirts and medals, sweat-activated shirts, and glow-in-the-dark designs that respond to race conditions and participant movement. Magic Race Swag
SPONSORSHIPS
Bosch eBike Systems is the title sponsor of the Bosch Hill Climb Challenge on June 12 at the 2026 Bentonville Bike Fest, a free eBike race at the OZ Trails Bike Park grand opening offering a $1,500 prize purse. Bosch eBike Systems
JOBS
NEW MarathonFOTO - Marketing Coordinator
Tonal - Head of Brand Marketing
Arc’teryx - Regional Manager | TriState
USA TODAY Co., Inc - Event Operations Manager - Event Production
Atlanta Track Club - Coordinator - Volunteer Services
Atlanta Track Club - Digital Marketing Manager
WHOOP - Senior Business Planning Manager
WHOOP - Graphic Designer
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