Running USA wire 103-12-12

Issue 103-12-12 December 27, 2012


Upcoming Events



The HUFF 50K Trail Run and Relay, Albion, IN, December 29
Emerald Nuts, New York, NY, December 31
Run Into the New Year, West Allis, WI, December 31
Brazen New Year's Day Run, Castro Valley, CA, January 1
New Year's Day Hopeful 5K, St. Paul, MN, January 1
Resolution Run 5K & Polar Bear Dive, Seattle, WA, January 1
First Run Burlington, Burlington, VT, January 1
PT Solutions Resolution Run 5K, 10K, Kennesaw, GA, Jan. 1
Lifetime Fitness New Year's Day 5K, San Francisco, CA, January 1
Ragnar Relay Florida Keys, Miami, FL, January 5
Mississippi Blues Marathon, Jackson, MS, January 6
XTERRA Boney Mountain Xduro Trail Run, Newbury Park, CA, January 6
XTERRA White Tanks Trail Run, Waddell, AZ, January 6
Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Jan. 11-13
Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run, Avalon, CA, Jan. 12
Bandera 100K, USA 100K Trail Championships, Bandera, TX, Jan. 12
Red Nose Run 10 Mile & 5K, Homewood, AL, Jan. 12
Running USA 2013: The Industry Conference: A Bold Past, A Bright Future, Savannah, GA, February 24-26
For more upcoming events for 2012-2013, visit the Running USA Website event calendar.






Ashworth Awards Renews as Official Awards Partner of Running USA




COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - (December 27, 2012) - Running USA, the national industry non-profit organization, has announced that Ashworth Awards has renewed its designation as the Official Awards Partner through 2015. In addition, Ashworth Awards will be a presenting sponsor of Running USA 2013: The 10th Industry Conference and its Youth Awards Luncheon. The annual must-attend conference will be held February 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, Georgia.


"As our Official Awards Partner as well as presenting conference sponsor, Ashworth Awards has shown its commitment to Running USA and the sport, and we thank them for their long-time and continued support. Ashworth will also provide the numerous awards presented at Running USA 2013," said Susan Weeks, Running USA CEO. "In addition, our conference attendees eagerly look forward to seeing and receiving their new Ashworth Awards custom designed medallions at the morning runs."



"Partnering with Running USA shows our commitment to the endurance sports industry. We do not consider ourselves as just another vendor to our accounts, we are their partner! We work hand-in-hand to develop their medallion and award needs for their athletes. My wife, Kim, and I participate in endurance events and we understand first-hand the importance of receiving a high quality medallion at the finish line," said Dan Ashworth, Ashworth Awards president.



For the rest of the story, visit RunningUSA.org

NYRR Welcomes 2013 with Emerald Nuts Midnight Run


NEW YORK CITY - As 2013 draws near, thousands of New Yorkers and runners from around the country will start off the new year on the right foot at the 34th edition of the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run in Central Park on Monday, December 31. Among the top competitors this year are many elite athletes from the NJ-NY Track Club, coached by the legendary Frank Gagliano, it was announced by NYRR president and CEO Mary Wittenberg.


A Central Park tradition since 1979, the Midnight Run offers runners, families, and spectators a way to ring in the new year in a healthy and high-energy way. Featuring the only fireworks display in Manhattan that evening, the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run makes a bold statement in a city filled with countless New Year's Eve celebrations and festivities.



A field of professional athletes will race for a prize purse of $2,000, including $500 apiece to the male and female winners. Two standouts from the NJ-NY Track Club, Christian Thompson and Liam Boylan-Pett, will be top contenders in the men's field.

The women's field is comprised of both Emerald Nuts Midnight Run veterans and others who will be new to the experience this year. NJ-NY Track Club teammates Ashley Higginson and Delilah DiCrescenzo will headline the competition



Find the rest of the story at RunningUSA.org


Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back Expanded for 10th Edition



KAYSVILLE, Utah - Ragnar Relay Series, one of the fastest growing endurance races across the United States, now has the nation's largest overnight running relay with 17,550 runners. The company announced its first double relay event with the
expansion of Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back on the race's 10 year anniversary.



This 197.4-mile, two-day, overnight team relay event will allow runners to experience the breathtaking views of Utah's Wasatch Valley on Thursday, June 20 through Friday, June 21, with additional runners competing on Friday, June 21 through Saturday, June 22. The expansion is anticipated to allow an increase of more than 5,000 runners from previous records.



Read the rest of the story at RunningUSA.org


Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series Tour Schedule Announced

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, unveiled the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Tour Schedule for the 2013 series.


The series includes 26 destinations in North America featuring scenic routes that showcase world renowned attractions including the National Mall in Washington DC and the Las Vegas Strip at night. The 2013 tour will feature 6 European cities including Nice, Edinburgh, Madrid, Oslo, Dublin and Lisbon. Online registration is open at RunRocknRoll.com


See the full 2013 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Schedule at RunningUSA.org






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12 Best Moments for U.S. Distance Running in 2012

Medals, records, surprises and more; who produced the #1 moment?

By Ryan Lamppa, Running USA wire



Each year it gets harder and harder to select the 10 best moments in U.S. distance running. In the Olympic year of 2012, it is fitting to select 12 best moments as U.S. athletes and teams produced sterling, historic and medal winning performances on the roads, track and trails and in ultras. Although Kenya and Ethiopia have much more overall depth than the U.S., this country has the most diverse top talent in the world. As the top moments of 2012 indicate, the USA's decade-long distance running resurgence remains strong.



Here are the 12 Best Moments for U.S. Distance Running in 2012:



#12
Olson Obliterates Course Record at Western States 100 Mile
On June 23 at the Western States Endurance Run 100 Mile in Auburn, CA, Timothy Olson of Ashland, OR smashed the course record in 14 hours, 46 minutes, 44 seconds - the first sub-15 time at this grueling event. Men's runner-up Ryan Sandes was also under the previous record of 15:07:04 by Geoff Roes in 2010.



#11
Conley Closes Fast for Surprise Olympic Berth
At the Olympic Trials in Eugene, OR on June 28, UC-Davis grad Kim Conley, who was on nobody's pre-race 5000m favorites list, earned a trip to London with a stirring, crowd-roaring Hayward Field finish to nip Julia Lucas at the tape for the coveted third spot - 15:19.79 to 15:19.83. Conley's shocking performance was also a personal record.



For the rest of the Best Moments of 2012 including Honorable Mention, CLICK HERE










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