The Dandelion Chandelier Calendar for Sports and Luxury Fitness showcases the best events and experiences around the world. These are the best events and new products in sports and luxury fitness in September 2019, including running, pro sports leagues, horse racing, tennis and golf. For the full September 2019 Luxury Calendar, click here.
what’s on in sports and luxury fitness in September 2019?
While tennis tends to steal the spotlight during the month of September, with events like the US Open finals, there’s plenty of other sports action happening around the world. Cycling’s Tour of Britain, the start of the NFL season and the kick off of the Rugby World Cup in Japan are also taking place this month, to name a few. If you don’t want to just watch, but prefer to get in the game yourself, join one of a number of marathons taking place around the world; hit up a yoga session at Bhakti Fest; or take a boxing inspired HIIT class in the Flatiron area if NYC.
sports and luxury fitness events in September 2019
1. best events in luxury fitness and wellness this September 2019
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and to raise awareness and funds, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is hosting a PCF Pushup Challenge: participants do 10 push-ups for every $20 they receive in sponsorship funds
California’s Bhakti Fest celebrates the devotional paths of yoga, Kirtan (sacred music) and meditation. This year marks the event’s 11th year – Sept 25 – 30
From Tony Robbins and Pitbull is the newly opened in NYC is GRIT BXNG, featuring 50-minute HIIT classes that combine boxing, strength training and cardio on the treadmill. The twist? This studio features a full liquor bar that will serve you mimosas or cold brew drinks after class, so make sure you have some functional and chic workout gear ready
GRIT BXNG
2. best events in running this September 2019
The most beautiful marathon in the world may be the Jungfrau Marathon in Switzerland. The mountaintop finish is legendary, and the panoramic views at 2,100 meters above sea level aren’t soon forgotten. If you sign up, be sure you’ve got the right running gear to keep you comfortable – Sept 6 – 7
Looking for a slightly less serious marathon? Consider the 35th annual Marathon du Medoc. In addition to French wine at the aid stations, runners partake in a bucolic loop course through vineyards, accompanied by 8,500 new drinking buddies dressed in hilarious costumes. Expect everything from entertaining acrobats at the start to all-you-can-eat oysters, cheese and ice cream in the last 4K – Sept 7
The course for the 46th annual BMW Berlin Marathon winds through the historic heart of the city. Last year Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge set the new world record and cut his own personal best by well over a minute finishing in less than two hours and two minutes – Sept 29
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya celebrates after winning the Berlin Marathon 2018. Photo by Maja Hitij/Bongarts/Getty Images.
3. best events in tennis this September 2019
The US Open Finals take place at Arthur Ashe Stadium – Sept 6 – 8
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will headline Team Europe at the Laver Cup in Geneva; they’ll face a team of players from the rest of the world in the third year of the competition – Sept 20- 22
The best events in tennis in September 2019: The US Open. In Round 1, Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova.
4. best events in cycling this September 2019
Cycling’s Tour of Britain kicks off in Pembrey Country Park and Carmarthenshire, with the final stage in London – Sept 7 – 14
Yorkshire hosts the UCI Road World Championships, featuring 8 days of road cycling – Sept 22 – 29
The OVO Energy Tour of Britain 2018. Photo Credit: Simon Wilkinson.
5. best events in horse racing this September 2019
The William Hill St Leger Festival kicks off the 4 -day event leading up to UK horse racing’s Doncaster Cup, which is now in its 253rd year – Sept 13
The best events in horse racing in September: The Doncaster Cup.
6. best events in golf this September 2019
In one of the best events in golf in September, the Walker Cup will see 10 male amateurs from the USA vs. team from Great Britain & Ireland at the Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England – Sept 7 – 8
The Solheim Cup is a women’s biennial golf tournament featuring teams representing Europe and the United States. It is named after the Norwegian-American golf club manufacturer Karsten Solheim, who was a driving force behind its creation. This year’s events will take place at the Gleneagles’ PGA Centenary Course in Scotland – Sept 13 – 15
The best events in golf in September 2019: The Solheim Cup.
7. best events in rugby this September 2019
The 9th ever Rugby World Cup will be held in Japan. This will be the first time the tournament is to be held in Asia, and outside the traditional heartland of rugby union – Sept 20 – Nov 9
Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images.
8. best events in American pro and college sports this September 2019
The Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers will kick off the NFL’s 100th season at Chicago’s Soldier Field. For the latest of what’s been happening in the preseason check out our weekly TWIST – Sept 5
The month of September marks the last of the regular season games for MLB before the postseason begins in October
Three months and three days after the St. Louis Blues skated to their first championship at TD Garden in Boston, the road to the 2020 Stanley Cup begins when the Vegas Golden Knights play host to the Arizona Coyotes in the 2019-20 NHL preseason opener – Sept 15
The best events in pro sports in September 2019: The NFL Season Opener
sports and luxury fitness events in September 2019
That’s it. The best in sports and luxury fitness in September 2019. Game on.
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
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