Running USA wire 98-12-12

Issue 98-12-12 December 3, 2012


Upcoming Events

Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis 5K, Birmingham, AL, December 8
Reindeer Run, Sea World, FL, December 8
Samuel Adams Surf-n-Santa 10 Miler & Frosty's 5K, Virginia Beach, VA, Dec 8
Tucson Marathon, Tucson, AZ, December 9
Holiday Half-Marathon, 5K, Kids Fun Run, Pomona, CA, December 9
Inaugural Woman's Half Marathon & 10K, Baton Rouge, LA, December 9
MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, Dallas, TX, December 9
XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run, Laguna Beach, CA, December 9
Santa to the Sea Half-Marathon, Relay, 5K, Oxnard, CA, December 9
12K's of Christmas, Kirkland, WA, December 16
Christmas Day - Joyful 5K, St. Paul, MN, December 25
Emerald Nuts, New York, NY, December 31
Rock 'n' Roll New Year's Eve 1/2 Marathon, Indian Wells, CA, December 31
Run Into the New Year, West Allis, WI, December 31
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.








Bruce and Gray Tie for First at XTERRA Trail Run Worlds, Smith Takes Women's Title





KUALOA RANCH, Hawaii - History was made in more ways than one at the 2012 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship. For the first time in the history of the prestigious event, there was a tie for first place. After 21 grueling kilometers at the majestic Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii, not even a photo finish - or video replay - could determine the winner.



Ben Bruce (Mt. Carmel HS, San Diego 2000; San Diego Mesa CC 2002; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2005) and Joe Gray crossed the finish line simultaneously, and are officially the co-champions for 2012. After reviewing several angles of video and photos, XTERRA race officials declared it a tie.



In the women's division Lucy Smith of Canada proved that age is no barrier when it comes to winning. She was the overall winner of the women's division, and at 45, is the oldest runner ever to win the overall XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.



Read the rest of the story and find more photos and results at RunningUSA.org



Competitor Group Announces New Ownership



SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced that Calera Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm, in partnership with CGI's management, has acquired CGI from Falconhead Capital.
Scott Dickey, president and chief executive officer, and Steve Gintowt, chief operating officer and chief financial officer, will continue to lead the company.



Formed in 2007 by Falconhead, CGI is the active lifestyle industry's leading media and event company dedicated to the sports of running, cycling and triathlon. CGI operates 83 events around the world including the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, publishes five media titles such as Competitor, Velo, Women's Running and Triathlete, possesses a leading digital registration platform in RaceIt.com and a rapidly expanding digital community across the Competitor Endurance Sports Network of websites.



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Eury Inducted into Houston Marathon Hall of Fame

HOUSTON - The Houston Marathon Committee inducted Houston Marathon Veteran and local civic leader Bob Eury into the Houston Marathon Hall of Fame. Eury wias honored on Thursday, November 29 at the 2013 Hall of Fame Reception.



"For 30 years, Bob Eury has been a great friend of and tireless advocate for the Houston Marathon Committee, giving generously of his time and offering wise counsel to our leadership," said Brant Kotch, President of the HMC Board of Directors.



Bob Eury's commitment to the Houston Marathon began almost 30 years ago when he ran his first marathon in 1984. Since then, he has run 29 consecutive races in Houston, making the 2013 edition of the Chevron Houston Marathon his 30th-consecutive run at this event. He currently serves as the President of Central Houston, Inc. and is the Executive Director of the Downtown Management District. Eury recently served as volunteer Chairman of the Houston Host Committee comprised of civic leaders. Under his guidance, Houston became the first city to host both the men's and women's U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon on the same course at the same time.



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ZOOMA Women's Race Series Announces Charity Partnership

ARLINGTON, Va. - Muscle Milk Light ZOOMA Women's Race Series and Every Mother Counts announce their partnership to increase education and support for maternal mortality reduction globally. Founded by Christy Turlington Burns, Every Mother Counts will be the National Charity Partner for the 2013 five-event ZOOMA series, including half-marathon and 5K/10K races in Amelia Island, Florida, Austin, Annapolis, Cape Cod, and the Chicago area.


ZOOMA participants will be encouraged to fundraise for EMC as part of their training. ZOOMA attendees will also be treated the night before the race with a complimentary screening of "No Woman, No Cry," Christy Turlington Burns's debut documentary film, in which she shares the powerful birth stories of at-risk pregnant women from around the world including her own.


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