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It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

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It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track and field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. And sports tourism officials aro...
The Mid-Atlantic stands out as a premier destination for sports events, offering an exceptional balance of accessibility, versatility and atmosphere.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Versatile Venues with a Side of History

The Mid-Atlantic region boasts a wide range of venues, all supported by strong infrastructure and hospitality. Beyond fields, courts, pools, tracks and more, the surrounding communities add depth to e...
Baseball has been a top driver, with more than 18.2 million Americans ages six and up participating in the sport in 2025, a 5.5 percent increase from the previous year and an increase of 17.7 percent over the last three years.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Walk-Off Wins for Traveling Teams

Participation in team sports in the U.S. has continued to increase, according to the most recent data from the SFIA. Baseball has been a top driver of this growth, with more than 18.2 million American...
If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Destinations That Go to the Head of the Class

If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer, like excellent venues, plentiful accommodations, a variety of restaurants, fun,...
Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here: Sponsor Names Scrubbed from Venues, Transit Prices Soar as Tournament Nears
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here

The World Cup is set to bring star power and drama, much of which has played out before the first athlete sets foot on American soil. In Boston (yes, the same city that threatened to cancel all seven ...
Lawmakers Calling Out Youth Sports Pricing Are Looking at the Wrong Metric
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Lawmakers Calling Out Youth Sports Pricing Are Looking at the Wrong Metrics

The increasing cost of youth sports is now getting scrutiny at the legislative level as two elected representatives have begun calling out what they see as unnecessarily high fees. However, Congressma...
Expectations Low as Preakness Takes a New Track in Maryland
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Expectations Low as Preakness Takes a New Track in Maryland

As Pimlico Race Course undergoes its rebuild, the eyes of the thoroughbred racing world turn to Maryland’s Laurel Park, site of this year’s Preakness Stakes. It’s smaller (attendance will be capped at...
An Endurance Race with Taco Bell Stops? Now THAT’S Fast Food
ARTICLE Apr 29, 2026

An Endurance Race with Taco Bell Stops? Now THAT’S Fast Food

Endurance racing isn’t for weenies but it is for tacos. At least it is during the Taco Bell 50K, during which runners had to journey (on foot, very quickly) between nine Taco Bells, ordering and eatin...
As World Cup Nears, Scammers Kick Off Efforts to Target Unwitting Travelers
ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026

As World Cup Nears, Scammers Kick Off Efforts to Target Unwitting Travelers

With only months remaining until the World Cup takes the field, interest is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, scammers are just as active, and more than 10 percent of all U.S. internet users having ...
How the 2026 World Cup Will Redefine North American Travel Patterns
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

World Cup Set to Redefine North American Travel Patterns

The countdown to June 11 has begun, with the World Cup poised to trigger one of the largest coordinated movements of people for a sporting event in history. Here is a look at how, with 16 host cities ...

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It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.

At Full Speed

Article May 01, 2026

It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track and field consistently ranks among the most popular hi...

The Mid-Atlantic stands out as a premier destination for sports events, offering an exceptional balance of accessibility, versatility and atmosphere.
Versatile Venues with a Side of History
Article May 01, 2026
Baseball has been a top driver, with more than 18.2 million Americans ages six and up participating in the sport in 2025, a 5.5 percent increase from the previous year and an increase of 17.7 percent over the last three years.
Walk-Off Wins for Traveling Teams
Article May 01, 2026
If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer.
Destinations That Go to the Head of the Class
Article May 01, 2026
Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here: Sponsor Names Scrubbed from Venues, Transit Prices Soar as Tournament Nears
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