Running USA wire 53-06-13

Issue 53-06-13 June 30, 2013




Upcoming Events
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
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.




Tegenkamp to Make Marathon Debut at 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO - The Bank of America

Chicago Marathon announced that two-time U.S. Olympian
Matt Tegenkamp (right, PhotoRun) will take on the 26.2-mile distance for the first time at the event's 36th running on Sunday, October 13. The 31-year-old native of Lee's Summit, Mo., has been one of the country's most decorated track athletes for the past decade. He has represented Team USA at two Olympic Games (2008 and 2012) and three IAAF World Track & Field Championships (2007, 2009 and 2011) in the 5,000- and 10,000-meter distances. In his highly anticipated move to the marathon, Tegenkamp bolsters the American presence alongside Olympic teammate
Dathan Ritzenhein.


"I am very excited that all the stars aligned this year to make the Bank of America Chicago Marathon my debut at the distance," said Tegenkamp. "There are a lot of great fall marathon options, but for my first I wanted to stay true to my Midwest roots-born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, college at University of Wisconsin, married in Madison, and now the Chicago Marathon. I know that Chicago will provide a great course, electric fans, and amazing competition, which will provide the perfect stage for me to take on one of the toughest events in sports."


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Atlanta Track Club Announces VW Triple Peach
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Track Club is partnering with Volkswagen of America, Inc. for the VW Triple Peach, a program designed to improve the Atlanta running experience that features three of the city's most beloved events: the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Thursday, July 4), the Atlanta Marathon or 10 Mile event (Sunday, October 27) and the Atlanta Half Marathon (Thursday, November 28). The VW Triple Peach encourages participants to train and support each other through the 2013 Atlanta Track Club milestone events. Participants who sign up for the VW Triple Peach will receive discounted entry into the Atlanta Marathon or 10 Miler and the Atlanta Half Marathon, and those completing all three events will receive public recognition and a prize.


"The VW Triple Peach is a fun and exciting way to encourage participants to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle throughout the year," said Tracey Russell, executive director of the Atlanta Track Club. "We're pleased to have Volkswagen involved in this new program as we continue to promote health and fitness in the Atlanta community and beyond."



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Inaugural EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Set for Sunday, Nov. 3
PITTSBURGH - Organizers of the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon are pleased to announce the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler. Scheduled for Sunday, November 3, 2013, the 10-mile race will start at Station Square and finish on Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh.


"The 10 mile race is a classic distance that appeals to all levels of runners," said Patrice Matamoros, executive director of Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. "The event provides a new challenge for beginner runners and chance to build speed and endurance for more seasoned athletes. We are thrilled that EQT Corporation has partnered with us to launch this new race."



Participants will tour the city in a scenic course that crosses four bridges and passes through the West End, North Side, Lawrenceville, Strip District and Downtown neighborhoods. After the race, runners can enjoy a post-event celebration in Market Square.



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Soul Focus Sports Announces the Inaugural Represent Running Series


SAN FRANCISCO - The newly announced Represent Running Series
unites three Bay Area events, including the San Jose 408k, the Marin 415

Mile & Miracle Mile, and the inaugural
Let's Go 510 in Berkeley. Runners

Runners in Northern California will be encouraged to participate in all three local events and celebrating their local pride associated with home town area codes.



J.T. Service, Soul Focus Sports CEO, himself a Bay Area native from The 408, commented: "Two years ago we founded the San Jose 408k 'Race to the Row' and after some immediate success we realized this recipe had to be shared with other communities. We're excited to collaborate with other locales, produce fantastic events for the people, and most importantly bring our passion to expanded regions."


The Represent Running Series partners with top local race directors, local community charities, and provides residents with a memorable event experience anchored in their passion from the place they call home. The San Jose 408k annually registers nearly 5000 participants, and with the addition of the Marin 415 Mile and Let's Go 510, the series is expected to host over 12,000 participants in 2013.


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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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