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.
LASTEST BUZZ
MARCH 22, 2012
Rock ‘n’ Roll Pittsburgh Half Marathon AnnouncedCompetitor Group, Inc. (CGI) ), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced Pittsburgh as the newest Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series destination next year, with the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Pittsburgh Half Marathon set to debut on Sunday, August 4, 2013.
MARCH 19, 2012
Competitor Group Announces Executive AppointmentsSan Diego, Calif. – March 19, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, and a portfolio company of Falconhead Capital, today announced the following: Scott Dickey has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dickey was previously President and Chief Operating Officer; Steve Gintowt will [...]
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
Competitor Group and Brooks Announce Partnership RenewalMulti-category extension as official footwear and apparel of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Continued collaboration between two of the running industry’s most recognized brands Series of entertainment-themed running events expands to 24 North American markets in 2012 San Diego, Calif. – February 1, 2012 – Competitor Group, Inc., (CGI), the leading media and event [...]
JANUARY 16, 2012
Competitor Group Signs Marathonfoto as Exclusive Event PhotographerThe leader in active lifestyle media, marketing and event management to partner with the world’s largest event photography company 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 [...]
JANUARY 5, 2012
Competitor Group Acquires the Austin TriathlonLabor Day Weekend event to be rebranded as part of Land Rover TriRock Series 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 [...]
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series Announces 2012 DatesNational series returns to four cities; offers sprint and intermediate distance triathlons Unique race format features festive atmosphere, live bands on the course, and a finish line concert San Diego, Calif. (November 29, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, has announced that the Land [...]
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Land Rover North America Announced as Title Sponsor of the TriRock Triathlon SeriesAutomotive leader signs multi-year deal as Official Automotive Partner National series of sprint and Olympic distance triathlons expands to 6 markets in 2012 Entertainment themed events feature relays, live bands and a finish line concert San Diego, Calif. (November 23, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active [...]
OCTOBER 11, 2011
International Music Sensation Pitbull Turns Up the Heat as Headliner of the Dodge Latin Music Miami Beach Half MarathonDodge Latin Music Miami Beach Half Marathon to Debut Sunday, Dec. 11 Pitbull Finish Line Concert on the Sand highlights inaugural event Half Marathon Entry fee increases on October 15; register at RunRocknRoll.com Miami Beach, FL – October 11, 2011 – International superstar Pitbull, who crosses the language barrier by performing in Spanish and English, [...]
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Sets New CourseMarathon Start Line Moved to CityScape; Half Marathon to Start from in Tempe National Multiple Sclerosis Society Announced as Benefiting Charity 9th Annual Event to Welcome 30,000 Runners Sunday, January 15 Phoenix, AZ – September 29, 2011 – For the thousands of runners who flock to Arizona each winter for the ultimate running experience, 2012 [...]