Major Events & Competitions

Irving – September 25, 2026 -- The 2026-27 Irving Marathon Running Series opens Oct. 3 with the Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon, offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K with bratwurst and beer waiting at the finish line.

Six race weekends span nearly eight months

The series continues with the Irving Turkey Trot on Nov. 26, 2026 (8-mile, 5K), followed by the Irving Frost Marathon on Dec. 19, 2026, a Boston qualifier offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances. The Love on the Run Half Marathon runs Feb. 13, 2027, ahead of the series' flagship event, the 15th Annual Irving Marathon, held March 20-21, 2027, and also a Boston qualifier. The Fiesta de Mayo Half Marathon closes the season on May 15, 2027.

San José, Costa Rica – September 25, 2026 -- Americas Cardroom has 13 Day 1 flights left in its $2.5 million guaranteed 25th Anniversary Tournament, with the final flights running through Monday morning, September 28.

Day 2 begins Monday, final table set for Tuesday

Day 2 action starts Monday, September 28, followed by the final table on Tuesday, September 29. The direct buy-in for the event is $250.

Twelve of the remaining flights are Turbos, one is the Main flight

The Main flight kicks off Sunday, September 27, at 1:05 p.m. ET. Sunday also features Turbo flights at 10:15 a.m. and 7:05 p.m. ET. Thursday and Friday each carry three Turbo flights at 12:05 p.m., 3:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. ET. Saturday's three Turbos start at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET, and the final Turbo runs Monday at 8:05 a.m. ET, just before Day 2 begins.

Xenia – September 25, 2026 -- Cyclists, families and history enthusiasts can register now for the United Way Americana 250 Cycling Classic, a new fundraising ride set for Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio.

The inaugural event, part of the Tour de Gem Cycling Series, runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers four routes: the 10-mile Liberty Ride for families, the 25-mile Pioneer Expedition, the 40-mile Heritage Quest, and the 64-mile Patriot Tour, a metric century connecting several Greene County communities. All rides begin and end at the fairgrounds, located at 120 Fairground Road.

Greene County's paved trail network anchors the route selection

Organizers chose Greene County as the event's centerpiece because it hosts the largest paved trail network in the nation, according to the announcement.

Hoboken – September 23, 2026 -- Dove launched Back Her Game, a nationwide contest offering one girls' sports team a trip to Brazil for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, running from September 23 through October 4, 2026.

Coaches enter by posting a video showing team confidence

Eligible adult head or assistant coaches of current girls' sports teams, with players ages 13 to 18 in the 50 U.S. states or D.C., can enter by posting a public video on Instagram or TikTok. Entries must tag @dove and include #KeepHerConfident and #Contest in the caption, following official rules posted at unileversweepsrules.com/dovecontest.

Burlington – September 23, 2026 -- RunVermont is redesigning the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay course and adding a standalone half marathon option, with both changes debuting Sunday, May 30, 2027.

A half marathon joins the race lineup for the first time

Runners will be able to register for a new capped-field half marathon, giving solo participants a shorter distance option. The existing 3-5 Person and 2 Person Relays, presented by Darn Tough Vermont, will continue for those who prefer to tackle the full marathon as a team.

Amtrak crossings are gone, eliminating train delays

All at-grade Amtrak rail crossings have been removed from the route, ending the possibility of train-related stoppages affecting a runner's official finish time.

San Jose, Costa Rica – September 22, 2026 -- Americas Cardroom's OSS XL tournament series posted another high-payout Sunday on September 20, with three Main Events still in progress as the series heads toward its close.

The $630 High Roller drew over 1,200 entries

OSS XL #215 pulled in 1,204 entries, building a $722,400 prize pool well above its $600,000 guarantee. Following a final-table deal, player slippy12 took first place for $119,923, while a6amKa4ePBb finished runner-up for $114,033.

Two smaller events also beat their guarantees

High Roller #213H generated $299,400 from 499 entries against a $250,000 guarantee, with G26 winning $59,536 after a deal. Mini Phil's Thrill #219 topped its $250,000 guarantee, reaching $260,000 from 104 entries; Infliponcio took the win for $58,500.

Belgrade – September 19, 2026 -- AskGamblers has opened voting for its first-ever Sportsbook Showdown, letting bettors pick their favorite sports betting site from a full lineup of brands listed on the platform.

Voting runs from September 14 to October 31

Every sportsbook on the AskGamblers website is eligible to compete, but only 10 will make the leaderboard. Each bettor can cast a single vote, and everyone who participates receives Loyalty Program tokens as a thank-you.

One winner will be named Showdown Champion '26 in early November

The top 10 vote-getters will be revealed once voting closes, with the overall winner announced at the start of November. That brand will be crowned bettors' favorite sportsbook of the year.

Loveland, Colo. – September 18, 2026 -- X-Golf America has launched X-League: Fall Season, a nationwide 3v3 indoor golf competition open to players of every skill level, with a $10,000 grand prize on the line. The league runs at all 138 X-Golf locations across 38 states, using a handicapped scoring format so beginners and low-handicappers can compete on equal footing.

Players compete on digital re-creations of Pebble Beach and Oakmont

Local qualifying rounds take place on newly remastered, enhanced-graphic simulator versions of famous American courses, including Pebble Beach, Kapalua, and Oakmont. Every shot is captured digitally, and players must physically chip and putt to finish each hole rather than relying on auto-converted results near the green.

London – September 18, 2026 -- Icelandic Glacial has signed on for a second consecutive year as the Official Water of Laver Cup, supplying players and VIP guests when the tournament returns to The O2 arena in London from September 25 to 27, 2026.

The water comes from a single protected source in Iceland

Sourced from the Ölfus Spring and filtered naturally through Icelandic lava rock, the water carries a pH of 8.4. It will be available to players during practices, in locker rooms and courtside, and served to VIP guests at the Laver Cup Opening Night Gala. The brand will also appear on courtside sidewalls and event website banners throughout the three days.

Amsterdam – September 17, 2026 -- Royal Philips has partnered with Red Bull and athlete Marco Waltenspiel to complete what the companies call a world's first: a wingsuit slalom flown between seven hot-air balloons above Cappadocia, Turkey.

Waltenspiel jumped from 2,800 meters and hit speeds up to 200 km/h

Known for his distinctive moustache, Waltenspiel navigated the balloon-filled skyline at varying heights, adjusting his path in split-second decisions as wind conditions shifted. Fellow Red Bull athlete Marco Fürst flew alongside him to film the flight from the air.