Who We Are
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) is the leading global media and event entertainment company dedicated to promoting the active lifestyle.
CGI owns and operates events around the world, including the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, TriRock Triathlon Series and Columbia Muddy Buddy Series.
In addition, CGI publishes Velo, Inside Triathlon, Triathlete and Competitor magazine, and hosts a captive active lifestyle community across the Competitor Endurance Sports Network.
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February 1, 2012
Competitor Group and Brooks Announce Partnership Renewal
Competitor Group and Brooks Announce Partnership Renewal
San Diego, Calif. – February 1, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc., (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, and Brooks Sports, Inc., the No. 1 specialty running brand, today announced a multi-year, multi-category sponsorship renewal. Brooks will continue as the official footwear and apparel partner of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
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January 16, 2012
Competitor Group Signs Marathonfoto as Exclusive Event Photographer
Competitor Group Signs Marathonfoto as Exclusive Event Photographer
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA and FAIRFIELD, IOWA. – (January 16, 2012) – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) of San Diego, California and MarathonFoto of Fairfield, Iowa have announced an exclusive partnership to provide participants in all world-wide events organized by CGI with images taken by MarathonFoto. ...More Info
January 5, 2012
Competitor Group Acquires the Austin Triathlon
Competitor Group Acquires the Austin Triathlon
Austin, TX – January 5, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced the acquisition of the Austin Triathlon. The event annually attracts more than 2,000 participants and will be rebranded as part of the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series and take place on Labor Day Monday, September 3, 2012. ...More Info
November 29, 2011
Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series Announces 2012 Dates
Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series Announces 2012 Dates
Competitor Group, Inc (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, has announced that the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series of entertainment-themed triathlons will return in 2012 to four nationwide markets, with two new markets to be announced at a later date. The 2012 series will kick off in the historic naval community of Annapolis, Maryland, before heading to New York, Seattle and San Diego. ...More Info
November 23, 2011
Land Rover North America Announced as Title Sponsor of the TriRock Triathlon Series
Land Rover North America Announced as Title Sponsor of the TriRock Triathlon Series
Competitor Group, Inc (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced that Land Rover North America will become the title sponsor of the TriRock Triathlon Series. Land Rover Select Certified Pre-Owned will also become the official automotive partner of the rock-themed triathlon series, which will expand from four events to a national schedule of six Olympic and sprint distance triathlons in 2012.
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October 11, 2011
International Music Sensation Pitbull Turns Up the Heat as Headliner of the Dodge Latin Music Miami Beach Half Marathon
International Music Sensation Pitbull Turns Up the Heat as Headliner of the Dodge Latin Music Miami Beach Half Marathon
International superstar Pitbull, who crosses the language barrier by performing in Spanish and English, has been confirmed as the headliner of the Dodge Latin Music Miami Beach Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, December 11. ...More Info
September 29, 2011
P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Sets New Course
P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Sets New Course
In its 9th year, the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon returns with a brand new course, including two new start lines. The marathon course will once again highlight the neighboring cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, but with some major updates.
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August 31, 2011
Competitor Acquires Raceit.com
Competitor Acquires Raceit.com
Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced the acquisition of USRaceworks, LLC., the parent company of Raceit.com, a rapidly expanding online registration solutions provider and the number two event registration platform in the endurance sports industry. ...More Info
August 17, 2011
Velo Announced as Official Media Partner for USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Velo Announced as Official Media Partner for USA Pro Cycling Challenge
DENVER, CO – The USA Pro Cycling Challenge today announced Competitor Group’s Velo, North America’s oldest bike racing magazine, as an official media partner for the inaugural race, set to take place August 22-28 in cities across Colorado. Viewers, spectators and fans can expect comprehensive ...More Info
August 17, 2011
Winter Party in the Sun: Music Themed Half Marathon Announces Course
Winter Party in the Sun: Music Themed Half Marathon Announces Course
Miami Beach, FL - While snowflakes are falling elsewhere, the bright sun and warm beaches of South Florida will draw more than 12,0000 runners to the ultimate running block party at the Dodge Latin Music Miami Beach Half Marathon on Sunday, December 11. ...More Info
August 17, 2011
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Launches Bike Tour
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Launches Bike Tour
San Antonio, TX - For the first time in the history of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure will offer a bike tour as part of the event. ...More Info
August 1, 2011
Competitor Group Launches Registration for SunTrust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon
Competitor Group Launches Registration for SunTrust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon
San Diego, Calif. & Washington, DC – August, 1, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, and the Greater Washington Sports Alliance were joined today by Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Council Chairman Kwame Brown to officially announce a new partnership for the SunTrust National Marathon in Washington DC. The marathon and half-marathon will be rebranded as SunTrust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA under CGI’s flagship Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, with the SunTrust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon & CareFirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Half Marathon scheduled for Saturday, March 17, 2012.
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July 25, 2011
Buy, Sell, Recycle: VeloSwap to Make East Coast Debut
Buy, Sell, Recycle: VeloSwap to Make East Coast Debut
The ultimate bargain treasure hunt for cycling enthusiasts is headed East. VeloSwap has earned a reputation as one of the largest consumer cycling shows in the country, offering deals for cyclists in Denver for more than two decades. On October 8th and 9th, VeloSwap will debut in Providence, Rhode Island at the Roger Williams State Park as part of the Providence Cyclocross Festival.
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July 11, 2011
Competitor Group Unveils New Title for Magazine
Competitor Group Unveils New Title for Magazine
BOULDER, CO (July 11, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) today unveiled the new look of VeloNews, North America’s oldest bike racing magazine, with a new name, Velo. The magazine’s redesigned cover premieres with the August issue, on sale July 19th.
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June 8, 2011
Competitor Group Acquires SBR Triathlon Series
Competitor Group Acquires SBR Triathlon Series
August event to be rebranded as TriRock New York presented by SBR
San Diego, CA – June 8, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced the acquisition of the SBR Triathlon Series.
Entering its fifth year, the two-event series of USAT-sanctioned sprint triathlons kicks off this weekend in New York's scenic Harriman State Park. The second event, scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2011, will be rebranded as part of CGI’s TriRock Triathlon Series – TriRock New York presented by SBR.
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June 2, 2011
Competitor Group Leads the Way on National Running Day
Competitor Group Leads the Way on National Running Day
As the leading resource for the active lifestyle, Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) set the industry standard by delivering a comprehensive National Running Day marketing campaign, yielding an enthusiastic response and an unprecedented commitment from runners across the nation. The campaign, which was supported by social media, website advertising and promotional email efforts, encouraged runners to log their miles online and share the reasons why they run. ...More Info
May 17, 2011
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Announces Expansion to St. Petersburg
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Announces Expansion to St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL. (May 17, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced the unveiling of the Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Pete Half Marathon. Providing runners with a music-filled route through one of Florida’s most historic cities, the Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Pete Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. ...More Info
May 5, 2011
Rock ‘n’ Roll Series Launches Pasadena Half Marathon
Rock ‘n’ Roll Series Launches Pasadena Half Marathon
Pasadena, Calif. (May 4, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced the unveiling of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Pasadena Half Marathon. Providing runners with a music-filled route through one of California’s most iconic cities, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Pasadena Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. ...More Info
April 14, 2011
XSport Fitness Becomes Title Sponsor of the XSport Fitness Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon
XSport Fitness Becomes Title Sponsor of the XSport Fitness Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon
Chicago, IL – April 14, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, and XSport Fitness today announced a new title sponsor partnership with the XSport Fitness Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society. With 22 locations throughout the Chicagoland area, XSport Fitness is one of the fastest growing fitness chains in the nation. The third annual event will take place the morning of Sunday, August 14 in downtown Chicago and sold out in each of its previous two years. ...More Info
April 11, 2011
Competitor Group Names Alex Baxter Chief Digital Officer
Competitor Group Names Alex Baxter Chief Digital Officer
San Diego, Calif. – April 11, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced that Alex Baxter has joined the company as chief digital officer. Baxter will spearhead CGI’s online media operation effective immediately, reporting directly to CEO Peter Englehart. ...More Info
April 7, 2011
Competitor Group Announces Agreement with the Madrid Marathon and Global Expansion of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series
Competitor Group Announces Agreement with the Madrid Marathon and Global Expansion of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series
MADRID, Spain and SAN DIEGO, Calif. – April 7, 2011 – Competitor Group (CGI), the leading media and event company in the endurance sports industry, announced an agreement with the Madrid Marathon to create the first international event within the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series umbrella. ...More Info
April 5, 2011
Sports Authority Teams Up with Competitor Group to Announce Newest Race Sponsorship
Sports Authority Teams Up with Competitor Group to Announce Newest Race Sponsorship
Denver, CO – April 5, 2011 – Sports Authority, the nation’s premier full-line sporting goods retailer, today announced that it has partnered with sports marketing and event management leader Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), to become title sponsor of October’s Sports Authority Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon. ...More Info
March 22, 2011
Competitor Group Announces Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Expansion to Portland
Competitor Group Announces Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Expansion to Portland
Portland, OR (March 22, 2011) – The Competitor Group (CGI), the leading media and event company in the endurance sports industry, and the Portland Rose Festival today announced that Portland will become home to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series in 2012. The inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland Half Marathon will bring its moving block party experience to one of the country’s most active cities on Sunday, May 20, 2012. ...More Info
March 16, 2011
ASPCA Named Benefiting Charity for 2nd Annual Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon
ASPCA Named Benefiting Charity for 2nd Annual Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon
Los Angeles, CA – March 16, 2011 – The Competitor Group (CGI) announced today that the ASPCA® - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® - has been named the benefiting charity of the 2011 Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon series. The event will take place Sunday, October 30, 2011, with live bands and fanfare positioned along each mile of the 13.1-mile course. ...More Info
March 8, 2011
Vegas Marathon to Start at Night
Vegas Marathon to Start at Night
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, a musical format that revolutionized the running industry, has surged to the front of the pack once again by announcing the first ever nighttime start for the 2011 Zappos.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon to Benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.
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December 15, 2010
Competitor Group Announces Expansion to Miami Beach with Latin Music Theme
Competitor Group Announces Expansion to Miami Beach with Latin Music Theme
Miami Beach, Fla. – The Competitor Group (CGI), the leading media and event company in the endurance sports industry, was joined by the Dodge Brand today to announce the first-ever Dodge Latin Music Miami Beach Half Marathon, leaving runners and Latin music enthusiasts running and dancing in excitement. The inaugural half-marathon will join CGI’s flagship Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, with the new event scheduled for Sunday, December 11, 2011. ...More Info
December 5, 2010
Cox, Gruca Win Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon
Cox, Gruca Win Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon
LAS VEGAS - (December 5, 2010) - Mammoth Track Club sweeps half-marathon on the Las Vegas Strip; Bret Michaels rocks finish line; 28,000 entrants at races second Rock ‘n’ Roll edition
A party-like atmosphere and ideal running conditions greeted more than 28,000 entrants Sunday morning at the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon to Benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. ...More Info
December 1, 2010
Competitor Group Launches endurance LIVE
Competitor Group Launches endurance LIVE
San Diego, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2010) –
Rebranded Endurance Sports Consumer Show and Awards Gala Showcases the Industry’s Best
The world’s largest and most prized consumer show and endurance sports awards event returns to San Diego on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. Formerly known as the TriExpo and Endurance Sports Awards, the event has been rebranded as endurance LIVE, the ultimate daylong extravaganza for the active lifestyle consumer, featuring a daytime consumer show and evening awards gala honoring both male and female Triathlete, Runner and Cyclist of the Year. ...More Info
December 4, 2010
Marathon expected to boost area economy
Marathon expected to boost area economy
Event draws more than 30,000 out-of-town visitors
With an estimated 30,000 runners from nearly 40 countries, the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is expected to produce a nongaming economic impact of $18.6 million and about 55,000 room nights this weekend, a tourism spokesman said Friday.
Las Vegas, which once went "dark" with its shows in December, has evolved into a nice winter vacation destination with a cross-section of events, Vince Alberta of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said. ...More Info