Running USA Industry E-News August - second issue of the month

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Running USA Industry E-News

August 13, 2013


In This Issue
Member Profile
Member News
Business News
People in the News
Industry Jobs
Upcoming Events

Running USA Partners




























Running USA 2014:

11th Industry Conference
February 9-11


San Diego, CA




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Running USA Member Events

August 13 - 18, 2013

Pikes Peak High-Altitude Mile,
Pikes Peak Summit, CO, Aug. 13


Firefly Run,
Denver, CO, Aug. 16


XTERRA Table Rock 15K/5K, Pickens, SC, Aug. 17



Pikes Peak Ascent,

Pikes Peak, CO, Aug. 17



Bear Creek Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Martinez, CA, Aug. 17



XTERRA Cameron Park Trail Run, Waco, TX, Aug. 17



Washington Crossing 15K, Washington Crossing, PA, Aug. 17



Little Miami Half Marathon and 10K, Morrow, OH, Aug. 18



Big Wild Life Runs Marathon, Relay, Half-Marathon, 5K,

Anchorage, AK, Aug. 18



Madison Mini-Marathon presented by Meriter,

Madison, WI, Aug. 18



Pikes Peak Marathon, USA Marathon Trail Championships

Manitou Springs, CO, Aug. 18



Rock 'n' Roll Providence

1/2 Marathon,

Providence, RI, Aug. 18



America's Finest City Half-Marathon, San Diego, CA, Aug. 18



Race 4 Research,

Denver, CO, Aug. 18



The Hottest Half,
Dallas, AL, Aug. 18




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Association News


2014 Conference Registration - Promotion

The next price increase for conference is right around the corner. Register between 8/6-8/31, to be automatically entered in a random drawing for a $50 gift card to Starbucks. Why wait? Register today.


Advertising Opportunity with Running USA

Are you Interested in placing an ad in the upcoming 2014 Conference program book? Please contact Michele Stone at Michele@runningusa.org to reserve your space today!

Running USA Expo Presence Benefit for our Members

If you would like to have your event flyers or product information distributed at expos that Running USA attends, please contact peter@runningusa.org. The photo at the left is from the Wipro San Francisco Marathon Expo with Simone Adair and Les Wright. More photos at this link. Upcoming confirmed expo, the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, October 4-5, 2013.

Running USA™ "In the News"



Running USA actively promotes our sport and serves as a resource center that together support our mission to advance the growth and success of the running industry. This section highlights news articles where Running USA and its statistics and data are mentioned or sourced.
Wall Street Journal article "Events for Weekend Warriors Become a Gold Mine" with Running USA marathon growth and marathon registration fee increase stats; largest U.S. newspaper with 2.3 million circulation.
Los Angeles Times article "Half-marathons hold special appeal to female runners" with Running USA half-marathon women's growth stats.
Philadelphia Inquirer article "Half-marathons grow in popularity" with Running USA half-marathon growth stats.
Free Lance-Star (VA) article "Marine Corps Historic Half prompted millions in spending, study says" with Running USA half-marathon ranking.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Putting the fun in run: 3 missteps that can ruin your 5K run" with Running USA 5K finisher 2012 stat.

Member Profile: Racetrackers


Racetrackers, established in 2000, produces high-quality running caps, technical shirts, and any running apparel you might need for your event, all at factory direct pricing. We average 600-700 events per year with orders ranging from 144 to 50,000. We have a 100% on-time delivery record for our 12-plus years in business.



Our customers include Running/Walking Events, Running Clubs, Triathlons, Golf Resorts, Golf Courses, Retail Outlets, Business Organizations and Special Event promotion. We use both domestic and foreign production facilities to pass on huge savings to our customers without compromising quality and on time delivery. Our business philosophy is to offer a limited line of quality products to all the customer to promote their business or event at a low cost with a high value to the end user. We have three office locations, all staffed with runners!



Please check our new product below and we also ask you to visit our website

www.racetrackers.com.




Racetrackers is now offering a full print finisher blanket. These are a super soft 50"x 60" Fleece, printed with your event logo. As always, Racetrackers can provide event specific samples with no obligation. Let us show you why over 700 running and triathlon Events chose Racetrackers in 2012, to fill their needs for tech shirts, running caps and cotton T-shirts. We provide complete customer satisfaction at factory direct pricing. Please contact us and inquire about our service, pricing and delivery.


All Member Profiles will also be featured on our website for one full week following the publication in Running USA Industry E-News. To be featured in this section, contact nancy@runningusa.org.

Member News


ACTIVE Network Unveils New Look

The ACTIVE Network, Inc., announced the rollout of the new look and functionality of ACTIVE.com. The latest release of ACTIVE.com wraps personalized race feeds, custom alerts, and all new fitness-training guides into its striking new design. The new site features a range of enhancements, including: Activity and race feeds personalized for individual users; Race registration alerts reminders so enthusiasts never miss a race; Training guides for event and race day preparation.



Marine Corps Historic Half Boasts Economic Impact

As much as $21 million was spent by event participants in the Marine Corps Historic Half throughout the City of Fredericksburg, VA, from May 17-19, according to an economic impact study. "The Sixth Annual Marine Corps Historic Half: Economic Contribution and Characteristics of Participants," was conducted by Dr. Mukesh Srivastava, a Business professor at the University of Mary Washington.



Walt Disney World Marathon Reaches Announces Sell-Out

The 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon presented by reached its runner capacity in just under four months, marking one of the fastest marathon sell-outs in runDisney history. Nearly 26,000 registered runners will participate in the Disney Marathon Weekend with more than 13,500 of those runners signed up specifically for the 26.2-mile marathon. The 2014 event will be the first time Disney Marathon Weekend (January 8-12) will be a five-day event with the recent addition of the 10K and the Dopey Challenge (running the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon), giving runners who register for the challenge the chance to earn as many as six finishers medals.


Outside Interactive Announces Partnerships

Outside Interactive partnered with Falmouth Road Race and the Beach to Beacon 10K. Enclosed is a fun trailer of some filming done for the Beach to Beacon Race at this link.



Vail Recreation District Shares Race Success

The Vail Recreation District wrapped up the 4th annual KEEN Vail Kids Adventure Race, presented by KidSPORT, with nearly 460 kids, ages 6-14 completed during the two days of racing.



Little Rock Marathon Announces Sponsors

Windstream Communications, a Fortune 500 company and leader of advanced network communications, has signed on to become the presenting sponsor of the 2014 Little Rock Marathon to be held in Little Rock, AR, on March 2, 2014. Additionally, KARK Channel 4 has renewed its sponsorship of the Little Rock Marathon Training Program. An informational meeting for individuals interested in training for the 2014 Little Rock Marathon and companion races will be held Tuesday, August 20, in the River Market, 3
rd floor, 400 President Clinton Avenue in Little Rock.


Akron Marathon Announces Competition
The Akron Marathon, presented by Time Warner Cable, is offering local artists the opportunity to have their artwork featured as the official poster of the 2013 Akron Marathon. The winning entry will be printed as the commemorative poster for the 11th running of the Akron Marathon, which will take place on September 28, 2013.



Pikes Peak Marathon Organizers to Host Highest Competitive Mile Race

Some of the toughest middle-distance and mountain runners in the country will test their lungs and legs on Tuesday, August 13, in the inaugural Pikes Peak High-Altitude Mile at the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak. Details at this link.


Business News


Mud Run Upcoming in Little Rock
Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Mud Run to be held October 26, 2014 at Two Rivers Parks in Little Rock, AR. Affectionately called Little Rock's Dirtiest 5K, the Mud Run is a project of Little Rock Parks & Recreation.


Newton Running Announces New Footwear

Newton Running is launching its first dedicated trail running shoe, the BoCo AT, this fall.


People in the News


Josh Nemzer has joined the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), as Manager of Operations of all their road race events. Nemzer started his new role with the BAA on August 12.


The Dallas Marathon board of trustees named industry veteran Patrick Byerly as president of the official marathon of the City of Dallas. The position is a new addition to the MetroPCS® Dallas Marathon® staff, which Byerly will assume on September 9, 2013.


Industry Jobs


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Upcoming Events


RDU I (CERTIFICATION LEVEL I)
(August 13-14, 2013) Naperville, IL

RDU II (CERTIFICATION LEVEL II)
(August 15-16, 2013) Naperville, IL

RDU I & II
(August 13-16, 2013) Naperville, IL

Connect Sports Marketplace
(August 22-24, 2013) Milwaukee, WI

S.P.O.R.T.S. Conference
(September 9-12, 2013) Daytona Beach, FL

8th RUN@Work Day and 2nd RUN@School Day
(September 20, 2013) Various


Event Director's College
(October 3-5, 2013) Portland, OR

TEAMS '13
(November 4-7, 2013) Salt Lake City, UT

Road Race Management Race Directors Meeting
(November 7-9, 2013) Hollywood, FL

The Running Event
(December 3-6, 2013) Austin, TX

USATF Annual Meeting
(December 4-8, 2013) Indianapolis, IN

US Sports Congress
(December 9-11, 2013) Reno, NV

Outdoor Retailer - Winter Market
(January 23-26, 2014) Salt Lake City, UT


Running USA: 11th Industry Conference
(February 9-11, 2014) San Diego, CA

22nd annual NASC Sports Event Symposium
(March 31-April 3, 2014) Oklahoma City, OK

56th Annual RRCA Convention
(May 2014) Spokane, WA












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