Outside Interactive™ Opens New Headquarters on Hopkinton’s Hayden Rowe, Steps from the Start Line of the Iconic Boston Marathon®
Hopkinton, MA (August 15, 2022) – Outside Interactive™, a Boston-based developer of patented video simulation technology for cardio equipment, today announced it has opened its new headquarters at Two Hayden Rowe in Hopkinton, Mass., steps from the start line of the world-famous Boston Marathon®. The office will serve as a basecamp for sales and marketing initiatives.August 15, 2022
“The last few years have been the most challenging in our eleven-year history, with a number of major setbacks,” stated Gary McNamee, Outside Interactive’s founder and CEO. “We had a major fire in 2020, which destroyed the building where we were housed. It was a real gut punch for us. In addition, other unforeseen challenges even required us to suspend operations. Add Covid-19 to the mix and it amounted to a perfect storm,” stated McNamee. “While Covid legitimized our whole idea of a hybrid offering for live events, creating race day course simulations with our race partners was halted due to worldwide race cancellations.” Read more
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and Outside Interactive Announce a Course Simulation Offering for Treadmills for Virtual Run Participation in a “Simulated” Race Day Experience for 2021
Race Day Course Simulation App Will Allow Treadmill Runners Around the World to Interactively See the Cherry Blossoms, Historic DC Landmarks and Cheering Spectators, “Feel” the Terrain and Even Break the Finisher’s Tape from Their Living Room During Their Virtual RunsFebruary 22nd, 2021
Washington, DC (February 22nd, 2021) – Today it was announced that once again for 2021, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run will offer Outside Interactive’s race day simulator technology for treadmill runners as an integral component of this year’s Virtual Run scheduled for March 20 through April 11. (The in-person race has been rescheduled to September 12, 2021 due to the Covid-19 virus, affecting events around the globe.) . A brief sample of the ten-mile simulated race course can be viewed here. Read more
Outside Interactive Welcomes Jay Batson to its Advisory Board
Batson Will Advise on the Company’s Strategic Direction and Growth Initiatives
Hopkinton, MA November 30, 2020 – Today it was announced Jay Batson has joined Outside interactive’s Board of Advisors. In this role, he will assist with team management, scaling, capital planning and other strategic initiatives.Batson is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and full-time mentor in the Boston ecosystem. Previously, he was the Co-Founder and CEO of Acquia, which was acquired in September, 2019 by Vista Equity Partners for $1 Billion. Prior to that, he was founder & CEO of Pingtel, which was acquired by Bluesocket in 2007. Read more
Clermont Clay 15K Partners with Outside Interactive to Bring Exact Treadmill Simulation of its Famous Course to Runners Across the Globe
Set for November 1st the Race Represents the First Course Simulation Created with User Generated ContentOctober 21, 2020
Hopkinton, MA – October 21, 2020 – Today it was announced that the Clermont Clay 15K has partnered with Outside Interactive to create and offer an exact treadmill simulation of its 9.3-mile course to runners and walkers around the globe. On November 1st, remote participants will be able to take part officially, enjoying the sights and sounds of the world-famous Clermont Clay Trail in a simulated experience. In a first, this simulation was developed by race officials to Outside Interactive’s exacting specifications, enabling runners to experience the 15K course during this year’s race, while race day filming of their course, again by these same race officials, will be created for future years. Read more
TD BEACH TO BEACON 10K ROAD RACE COMING TO A TREADMILL NEAR YOU
Simulated race app will be unveiled for participants to experience the course at home or at the gym.August 1, 2020
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (August 1, 2020) – While runners will not be lining up together on August 1 for the start of the 23rd TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race, race organizers are working to bring racers, sponsors, volunteers and fans together to celebrate their sport and this storied event. Read more
Space Performance Lab and Running Center Partners with Outside Interactive to Bring Marquee Race Course Simulations Into a Studio Setting
Manhattan Studio is the first of its kind to offer an interactive viewing of race courses and running routes for runners on AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmills
February 18, 2020
Hopkinton, MA. (February 18, 2020) – SPACE Performance Lab and Running Center is now open to the public. SPACE is the world’s first anti-gravity AlterG treadmill facility with multiple AlterG anti-gravity units, high altitude training, and purified air in a natural and green setting. SPACE uses Outside Interactive technology, which allows the user to experience famous race courses and running routes around the world without leaving Manhattan.Read more
Outside Interactive Partners With Cardio Equipment Manufacturer BODYCRAFT
April 23rd, 2019
Hopkinton, MA. (April 23rd, 2019) – Today, it was announced that Outside Interactive, a developer of Virtual Runner, a software application which offers HD video simulations of running routes and famous races from across the globe, has entered into a partnership with BodyCraft®, manufacturer of premier fitness equipment for exercisers around the world. When used in conjunction with and iPad® or Android® tablet, BodyCraft treadmills can communicate via Bluetooth®, creating an exact simulation of famous courses for runners to experience and train on prior to race day, or even participate remotely and “officially” from anywhere in the world with select race partners.Read more
The Boilermaker Road Race Partners with Outside Interactive to Bring a Simulated Boilermaker 15K Race Day Experience to Your Living Room
April 18th, 2019
Hopkinton, MA. (April 18th, 2019) – Outside Interactive, a Hopkinton, MA based developer of forward motion video technology for indoor exercising, today announced it is partnering with the Boilermaker Road Race (Utica, NY) to create a simulated race-day experience of the 2019 course. This simulation will enable treadmill runners to enjoy and train on the world famous course virtually and on-demand, no matter where they are in the world, all from a treadmill, using an iPad® or Android® tablet.Read more
Life Fitness Partners with Outside Interactive to Bring Famous Marquee Race Courses to the World
January 15th, 2019
Rosemont, Ill. (Jan. 15th, 2019) – Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, today announced a partnership with Outside Interactive, a developer of Virtual Runner™, a software application. With interactive HD video simulations of famous road races and running routes from across the globe, integrated with Virtual Runner, Life Fitness adds to a growing list of digital integrations that enhance the exerciser experience.Read more
Premier Treadmill Manufacturer Woodway USA® Partners with Outside Interactive
October 29th, 2018
Waukesha, WI(October 29th, 2018) – Today, it was announced that Woodway USA, manufacturer of premier treadmills for runners around the world, has partnered with Outside Interactive, a developer of Virtual Runner, a software application which offers HD video simulations of famous road races and running routes from across the globe. When used in conjunction with an iPad or Android tablet, Woodway treadmills can communicate via Bluetooth®, creating an exact simulation of famous courses for runners to experience and train on prior to race day, or even participate remotely and “officially” from anywhere in the world with select race partners. Read more
Core Health and Fitness Partners With Outside Interactive
October 1st, 2018
Vancouver, WA (October 1st, 2018) – Today, it was announced that Core Health and Fitness, the parent company of the Star Trac brand of treadmills for exercisers around the world, has partnered with Outside Interactive, a developer of Virtual Runner, a software application which offers HD video simulations of running routes and famous races from across the globe. When used in conjunction with and iPad or Android tablet, Star Trac treadmills can communicate via Bluetooth®, creating an exact simulation of famous courses for runners to experience and train on prior to race day, or even participate remotely and “officially” from anywhere in the world with select race partners. Read more
The Niagara Falls International Marathon Inc. Partners with Outside Interactive to create a Simulated Race Day Experience of the Great Canadian-American 5K Challenge
August 10th, 2018
Hopkinton, MA (August 10th, 2018) – Outside Interactive, a Hopkinton, MA based developer of forward motion video technology for indoor exercising, today announced it is partnering with The Niagara Falls International Marathon to create a simulated race-day experience of the 2018 Niagara Falls Great Canadian-American 5K Challenge. This simulation will enable runners to enjoy and train on the famous course virtually prior to race day, and even participate remotely and officially in future races, no matter where they are in the world, all from a treadmill, using an iPad® or Android® tablet. Read more
James Joyce Ramble Partners with Outside Interactive to create a Digital 2018 USATF National Masters 10K Championship Experience
April 26th, 2018
April 26th, 2018 – Outside Interactive, a Hopkinton, Massachusetts-based developer of forward motion video technology for indoor exercising, today announced it is partnering with The James Joyce Ramble to create a virtual race-day experience of the 2018 USATF 10 Km National Masters Championship course. Read more
Industry veteran Stan Brajer joins Outside Interactive Board of Advisors
April 4th, 2018
April 4th, 2018 – Outside Interactive, a Hopkinton, Massachusetts-based developer of the Virtual Runner race course simulator for treadmill runners, has announced that Polar exec Stan Brajer has joined its Board of Advisors. Brajer’s role will be to advise on expanding the company’s technology to Race Directors, allowing for the creation of an online digital race participation platform. In addition, he will also advise on approaching and introducing the technology to new industries. Read more
HOW YOU COULD ROAD RACE — AND WIN — FROM YOUR LIVING ROOM
February 15th, 2018
February 15th, 2018 – DAVE MCGILLIVRAY IS an improbable advocate of virtual exercise. The race director of the Boston Marathon for 30 years, McGillivray estimates he’s logged more than 150,000 miles in his lifetime, the overwhelming majority of them outside, and a formidable number of those in Forrest-Gumpian feats of endurance. Read more
Can’t Make It To The Manchester Road Race? You Can Still Run It Virtually
November 20th, 2017
November 20th, 2017 – For thousands of runners, toeing the line on Main Street in Manchester Thanksgiving morning is more than just a race. For many, the Manchester Road Race is a tradition that’s as inextricably linked with the holiday as the Macy’s parade, turkey and football. But what if you can’t make it? Read more
The DONNA Foundation Partners with Outside Interactive to Bring DONNA Races into Participating Retro Fitness Health Clubs in Florida
October 18th, 2017
Jacksonville, Florida October 18th, 2017 – Today it was announced that The DONNA Foundation has teamed up with Outside Interactive and participating Retro Fitness clubs to offer runners the chance to race for a great cause in an entirely new way. Read more
Fitness Equipment Manufacturer TRUE Fitness Partners With Outside Interactive
July 31ST, 2017
St. Louis, MO, July 31, 2017 – Today it was announced that TRUE Fitness, a leading manufacturer of fitness equipment, has partnered with Outside Interactive to provide virtual courses on TRUE’s next generation Transcend cardio consoles. Read more
Outside Interactive Announces Iconic Race Director Dave McGillivray Has Joined Its Board of Advisors
February 26TH, 2017
Lake Buena Vista, FL February 26th, 2017 – Outside Interactive, a Hopkinton, Massachusetts based developer of Virtual Runner™, a race course simulator for treadmill runners, announced today at this year’s annual Running USA Conference that Race Director Dave McGillivray has joined its Board of Advisors. Read more
Outside Interactive Partners With RunSignUp to Offer a Digital Version of Race Courses
October 18TH, 2016
Hopkinton, MA October 18th, 2016 – Outside Interactive, a Hopkinton, MA based developer of forward motion video technology for indoor exercising, today announced it is partnering with RunSignUp™, the leading innovator of online tools for race registration, race day solutions, and running clubs. When used with any treadmill and iPad® or Android® tablet device, runners will be able to interactively experience a race course virtually, enabling them to learn the course ahead of time at their exact pace, relive the excitement of their race day experience, or even participate remotely on the virtual course. Read more
Outside Interactive Partners With MyStryde, Boston’s First Treadmill Running Studio to Bring the New Balance Falmouth Road Race® Indoors
June 26TH, 2016
BOSTON, MA June 26th, 2016 – Outside Interactive, a Hopkinton, MA based developer of forward motion video technology for indoor exercising, today announced it is partnering with MyStryde, Boston’s first treadmill running studio to create a virtual race-day experience of the New Balance Falmouth Road Race, enabling runners to officially participate in the race in a whole new remote participant category that counts, using interactive digital video of the actual course, all at their own pace on MyStryde’s treadmills and with an iPad® or Android® tablet. Read more
Atlanta Track Club Partners With Outside Interactive to Create a Digital AJC Peachtree Road Race® Virtual Experience
May 12TH, 2016
HOPKINTON, MA May 12th, 2016 – Outside Interactive, a Hopkinton, MA based developer of forward motion video technology for indoor exercising, today announced it is partnering with Atlanta Track Club to create a virtual race-day experience of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, enabling future runners to relive the excitement of the day, train on the famous course virtually prior to race day, no matter where they are in the world, at their own pace on any treadmill and with an iPad® or Android® tablet. Read more
World’s Best 10K® Creates the First of its Kind Truly International Global Race Experience
November 30TH, 2015
Today, The World’s Best 10K announced it is partnering with Hopkinton, Mass. based Outside Interactive, to bring its race to the world, removing the “geographical boundary” for endurance events. The race will be offering entrants from anywhere across the globe to register and officially compete in a new “Virtual Runner” category the race will be adding, using Outside Interactive’s Virtual Runner technology. Read moreManchester Road Race Partners With Outside Interactive to Create a Digital Virtual Race Day Experience
November 6TH, 2015
Today, at this year’s Road Race Management Conference in Hollywood Florida, Outside Interactive, a Hopkinton, Mass. based developer of forward motion video technology for indoor exercising, announced a partnership with the Manchester Road Race to create a virtual race-day experience. This will enable future runners to relive the excitement of the day, train on the famous course prior to race day, and even compete remotely no matter where they are in the world on race day, at their own pace on any treadmill in a whole new category that “counts.” Read more
Races to Let Runners Compete Virtually
August 14TH, 2015
The New Balance Falmouth Road Race is among the first races to let runners download video of the actual course on a tablet computer and run from home. The race on Sunday is letting 100 runners race virtually as a pilot. Read moreFalmouth Road Race to allow remote participants. Welcome to the world of remote road-race participation
June 5TH, 2015
For the first time, runners can enter Falmouth as remote participants and experience a virtual version of the 7-mile course on their treadmills. Read moreThe 2015 New Balance Falmouth Road Race Announces the World’s First Online Interactive Virtual Race Day Experience
MAY 8TH, 2015
FALMOUTH, Mass. This year’s New Balance Falmouth Road Race will be making history. For the first time, remote participants from around the world will be able to take part in an interactive race day experience, race officials announced today. Read moreThe Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run® Partners with Outside Interactive
APRIL 9TH, 2015
HOPKINTON, Mass. – Outside Interactive, a developer of forward motion video technology for indoor exercising, today announced it is partnering with the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run® to create a digital version of this iconic race. A digital version of the event will enable treadmill runners to train on the virtual course prior to race day, and also compete remotely in future races as remote participants, no matter where they are in the world, at their own pace on their own treadmill. Read more
World Record for Fastest Women’s Treadmill Half Marathon was attempted at the 2015 Running USA Conference and Expo
MARCH 10TH, 2015
Elite athlete Melissa Gacek made the attempt to break the current world record run featuring the Digital Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay®, along with Outside Interactive’s Virtual Runner App on a Cybex® 770 Treadmill. Read more
Boston’s Run to Remember® Partners With Outside Interactive to Create a Digital Race Day Experience
FEBRUARY 13TH, 2015
Outside Interactive, a Hopkinton, MA based developer of forward motion video technology for indoor exercising, today announced it is partnering with the Boston’s Run to Remember to create a virtual race-day experience. This will enable future runners to relive the day, train on the famous course prior to race day, and even compete remotely no matter where they are in the world, at their own pace on any treadmill. Read moreWorld Record Attempt for Fastest Women’s Treadmill Half Marathon to be made at the 2015 Running USA Conference and Expo
FEBRUARY 6TH, 2015
Elite athlete Melissa Gacek will make the attempt to break the current world record run featuring the Digital Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay®, along with Outside Interactive’s Virtual Runner App on a Cybex® 770 Treadmill. Read more
The Lilac Bloomsday Association Partners With Outside Interactive to Create a Digital Lilac Bloomsday Run®
February 2nd, 2015
Race day filming of the event will allow runners to interactively experience the race course at their own pace, learn the courses ahead of time, compete virtually with family and friends, or just relive the experience, all with their iPad® or Android® tablet, on any treadmill… Read moreWorld’s Best 10K® Partners With Outside Interactive to Create a Digital Virtual Race Day Experience
January 30th, 2015
Race day filming of the event will allow runners to interactively experience the race course at their own pace, learn the courses ahead of time, compete virtually with family and friends, or just relive the experience, all with their iPad® or Android® tablet, on any treadmill… Read more
Outside Interactive Releases Virtual Runner App for Android for Treadmill Workouts
January 23rd, 2015
Users can now view race courses, popular running routes and scenic destinations interactively from their Android tablet while running on any treadmill… Read more
The 26.2 with Donna Foundation® Partners with Outside Interactive to Create Digital Race Experiences of 26.2 with Donna Events
November 7th, 2014
Digital race courses will allow runners to raise money to fight breast cancer by competing remotely from anywhere in the world, through an online interactive race experience with their iPad or tablet, right on their own treadmill… Read more
Big Sur International Marathon® Partners With Outside Interactive to Create a Digital Race Experience
November 3rd, 2014
Race day filming of the Half Marathon on Monterey Bay and Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K will allow runners to interactively experience the race courses at their own pace, learn the courses ahead of time, compete virtually with family and friends, or just relive the experience, all with their iPad or tablet, right on any treadmill…Read more
Outside Interactive Announces Partnership With Elite Distance Runner Michael Wardian
September 7th, 2014
HOPKINTON, Mass., September 8th 2014 – Outside Interactive, a developer of interactive forward motion video technology for treadmill runners, announced today that elite American runner Michael Wardian has signed on to the brand as an athlete ambassador… Read more
RacePartner Partners with Outside Interactive to offer an interactive digital version of race courses for its race event clients
August 3rd, 2014
Race day course filming will allow runners to interactively experience client’s race courses at their own pace, learn the course ahead of time, compete remotely with their family and friends,… Read more
Outside Interactive Partners with Freihofer’s® Run for Women to Create a Virtual Race Experience
May 29th, 2014
Race day filming May 31st will allow runners to interactively experience the race course at their own pace, learn the course ahead of time, compete virtually with their family and… Read more
Outside Interactive sets up headquarters at the starting line of the iconic Boston Marathon
April 17th, 2014
Hopkinton, MA (April 17, 2014) – Outside Interactive, a Boston-based startup and developer of forward motion video software technology for treadmill runners, today announced it has opened its offices at.. Read more
Outside Interactive Partners with New Balance Falmouth Road Race to Create Virtual Race Experience
July 15th, 2013
Race day filming Aug. 11 will allow runners to interactively experience the race course at their own pace, learn the course ahead of time, compete virtually with their family and friends, or just relive the experience – all from their own treadmill…Read moreOutside Interactive Partners with TD Beach to Beacon to Create Virtual Race Experience
August 6th, 2013
Race day filming Aug. 3 will allow runners to interactively experience the race course at their own pace, learn the course ahead of time, compete virtually with their family and friends, or just relive the experience – all from their own treadmill…Read more