Running USA wire 52-06-13

Issue 52-06-13 June 26, 2013




Upcoming Events
Jalapeno Half, Fort Worth, TX, June 29
XTERRA GouldsboroTrail Run, Gouldsboro, PA, June 29
Targhee Hill Climb, Driggs, ID, June 29
Legends Run, Niantic, CT, June 30
Live Ultimate 5K/10K, San Francisco, CA, June 30
Official Canada D'Eh 5K Run, Amherstburg, ON, CAN, July 1
Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50, Foxborough, MA, July 3
Firecracker 5000, Seattle, WA, July 3
4th of July - Free to Run 4 Miles, St. Paul, MN, July 4
Hunter Vision Watermelon 5K, Winter Park, FL, July 4
Surf City 4th of July Run 5K, Huntington Beach, CA, July 4
Liberty Dash, Lone Tree, CO, July 4
Firecracker 6, Indianapolis, IN, July 4
Liberty Run, Denver, CO, July 4
AJC Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA, July 4
Red, White and Boom! TC Half-Marathon, Minneapolis, MN, July 4
Hilton Head Firecracker 5000, Hilton Head, SC, July 4
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2013 State of the Sport - Part II: Running Industry Report


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - (June 26, 2013) - Another year of impressive record growth was recorded by the
Running Industry in 2012. Millions of Americans, from young to old, serious to novice, thrill-seeker to the color-inspired, spent billions of dollars for shoes, apparel, gear and event expenses while participating in running events at record levels.



According to the
National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), running / jogging continues to show strong and consistent growth annually as running total participation (ran at least 6+ days/yr) was up nearly 4% overall in the last year.

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), formerly the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, survey indicates similar growth for the general running population as well as explosive growth in the category of adventure racing.


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Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half Runners Selected, Charity Entries Still Available
HOUSTON - The
Houston Marathon Committee has announced the participants selected for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon and
Aramco Houston Half Marathon. For the ninth-consecutive year, the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon have reached their capacity.


All lottery registrants were notified via email of their registration status between Sunday-Monday, June 23-24. Runners may also verify the result of their registration online at ChevronHoustonMarathon.com.



Race day for the 42nd Chevron Houston Marathon and the 13th Aramco Houston Half Marathon is Sunday, January 19. The participant cap for both races is 25,000; 12,000 in the half marathon and 13,000 in the marathon.


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Eventbrite Survey Reveals Wild Growth of Obstacle Challenges and Themed Runs
SAN FRANCISCO - Eventbrite, the self-service registration and ticketing platform popular among endurance event organizers, today shared the findings of a new online survey conducted among 2,233 U.S. adults illustrates the strong demand for athletic events that incorporate themes and obstacles to challenge and delight participants in new ways.


The findings, collected by Harris Interactive Service Bureau and commissioned by Eventbrite, reveal that in a relatively short amount of time these unique events have become equal in popularity to more traditional running events, namely marathons and half marathons. In addition, of the people who have participated in themed runs and obstacle challenges, nearly half plan on participating in more in the year ahead.


With ever increasing popularity of these events in recent years, Eventbrite commissioned the survey to examine people's interest in getting involved in themed runs (e.g., Santa runs, turkey trots, colored dye runs, zombie runs) and obstacle challenges (e.g., mud runs, obstacle races).



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TC Loony Challenge to Test Runners in Three Events Over Two Days



ST. PAUL, Minn. - Runners with an uncommon desire to test their endurance in three
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events, will get that chance in October thanks to the inaugural TC Loony Challenge. The concept is a popular one, with registration filling up just days after the challenge option was announced last week.



Named in honor of the Minnesota state bird, the common loon, participants in the TC Loony Challenge can distinguish themselves by competing the TC 10K and TC 5K, presented by Fredrikson & Byron, on Saturday, October 5 in St. Paul and follow those efforts by racing the following day in the
Medtronic TC 10 Mile, which races from downtown Minneapolis to the State Capitol.Runners who complete the TC Loony Challenge will earn a finisher's medal and bragging rights among distance runners. The top three men's and women's finishers in the competition, based on their cumulative time in the three races, will win a TC Loony Prize pack.



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In case you missed it on RunningUSA.org







ASICS LA Marathon Announces New CEO, Tracey Russell
LOS ANGELES - (June 21, 2013) - Atfter a highly successful sold-out 2013 race, the addition of a new title sponsor and increased international recognition for the event, the
ASICS LA Marathon is on a roll.


To help propel the race even further on a global stage, LA MARATHON LLC announced that Tracey Russell, Executive Director of the Atlanta Track Club (ATC), will join the ASICS LA Marathon as its new chief executive officer. The ATC manages the AJC Peachtree Road Race, the Atlanta Half Marathon and the Atlanta Marathon.

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Brooks Running Company Announces Finalists for 2013 Inspiring Coaches Award



Brooks Running Company recognized the amazing acts of 26 high school track and cross country coaches nationwide by naming them finalists for its 2013 Inspiring Coaches award. In its third year, the Inspiring Coaches program honors high school track and cross country coaches who motivate their teams and communities through meaningful and lasting leadership.



Runners, students, families and community members can vote for their favorite 2013 Inspiring Coaches Finalists. The voting period lasts until Sunday, July 21, 2013, with this year's most inspiring coach announced on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. Visit www.facebook.com/brooksrunning to vote for the finalist coaches and learn about their special stories.



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