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Running USA Industry E-News

October 1, 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

October 5-6, 2013


Twilight Zone of Terror 10 Miler,
Walt Disney World Resort, FL, Oct. 5




Disney Happy Haunted 5K Trail Run, Walt Disney World Resort, FL, Oct. 5



Walk of Hope 5K,

Duluth, MN, Oct. 5



Red Heel Run,

Osage, IA, Oct. 5



Bravest Race,

Dallas, TX, Oct. 5



USA 10K Trail Championships,

Laurel Springs, NC, Oct. 5



Medtronic TC Family Events, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 5



White Tail Trail Half Marathon, Waynesville, OH, Oct. 5



Yellowstone Teton Endurance Races, West Yellowstone, MT, Oct. 5-6



Applefest Half-Marathon,

Hollis, NH, Oct. 5



Cartersville 10K,

Cartersville, GA, Oct. 5



Heroes in Recovery 6K,

Roswell, GA, Oct. 5



XTERRA Estrella Mountain Trail Run, Goodyear, AZ, Oct. 6



Divas Hal

Marathon and 5k in Long Island, Palmetto Bay, NY, Oct. 6



Rock 'n' Roll San Jose 1/2 Marathon, San Jose, CA, Oct. 6



Coors Light Crawlin Crab Half-Marathon,

Hampton, VA, Oct. 6



Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, Milwaukee, WI, Oct. 6



Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend and USA Masters Championships,

Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 6



Gretes Great Gallop,

New York, NY, Oct. 6



Rock 'n' Roll Cleveland Half Marathon,

Cleveland, OH, Oct. 6



Portland Marathon & Half-Marathon, Portland, OR, Oct. 6



Smuttynose RockFest Marathon & Half Marathon,

Hampton, NH, Oct. 6



Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half-Marathon,
National Harbor, MD, Oct. 6





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Association News



Order Running USA's National Runner Survey Today!

The National Runner Survey is a comprehensive study designed to assess the demographics, lifestyle, attitudes, habits, and product preferences of the running population nationwide. In 2012, Running USA surveyed over 30,000 core runners nationwide. Curious how often they run, what shoes they wear, what types of products they like? Find answers to over 80 questions! Order your copy today! Running USA member discount available.


Tech Tent Returns to Conference 2014

We will be hosting a Tech Tent at Running USA's annual conference on Sunday, February 9. This is a great way to connect with attendees.

* Projector and screen along with Wi-Fi will be provided.
* Presenters will be provided a 15-minute segment to promote their product or service.
Any vendor can take advantage of this great program, however space is limited and is on a first-come first-served basis. Of the 16 spaces, 10 remain. Please contact Michele Stone at michele@runningusa.org for more information.


Conference Expo Booth Registration - Reserve Space Today

Expo registration is open for the 2014 Running USA Conference, and 48 of the 55 booth are already reserved. The 2013 Running USA Conference sold out quickly, and had a waiting list of 15 organizations. Don't miss out on the 2014 Expo, which will be bigger and better than ever! For more information about reserving booth space, please contact Michele Stone at Michele@runningusa.org.



2014 Conference Registration

Remember, Running USA members receive a discount for conference registration. 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 expos, the
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, October 4-5, 2013, the ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo - sharing with the Association of International Marathons (AIMS), October 31-November 2, 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.
Chicago Tribune article "Chicago nearly overrun by charity races, walks" with Running USA comment and finisher growth stats table.
Daily Trojan (CA) article "Generation Y runs for fun, not competition" with Running USA State of the Sport stats.
Black Mountain News (NC) article " Why we run the marathon" with Running USA marathon stats.


Member Profile: Alanic


Based in Beverly Hills, CA, we are one of the Fastest growing running, fitness and high performance apparel brands.



We design and market women's, men's and kid's apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide.


Alanic has signed up with lot of big races who are wearing our Brand including Ironman Triathlon Series, Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Baltimore 10-Miler, Fredrick Running Festival and many more.


We produce elite quality high performance clothing worn by some of the world's best athletes including National Basketball Team of Australia, Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club and St Petersburg ATP Tennis Open Russia.


To learn more about Alanic, visit this link.





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


Running USA Welcomes our Newest Members

Carmel Marathon
Alanic International


Saucony® Announces Grant Recipients

Saucony and the Saucony Run for Good Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running programs, has announced its latest round of grant winners. Since 2006, the Saucony Run For Good Foundation has awarded over $1 million dollars to schools and community organizations all dedicated to preventing childhood obesity through running and an active lifestyle. Saucony continues to challenge runners everywhere to join the cause by logging miles on the Saucony Run4Good App.



Ragnar Relay Series Announces Partnership

Ragnar Relay Series announced a two-year agreement with PRO Compression Gear which will become the official running sock for all Ragnar events, both the company's 200ish Ragnar Relay Series road runs, as well as the company's new Ragnar Trail Series presented by Salomon. The company joins other Ragnar Relay Series national sponsors including Petzl, Clif Bar, SweatVac, Monster Beverages, Nuun and Scott James Jewelers.



Austin Marathon adds Event

The Austin Marathon and Half Marathon presented by Freescale will introduce a Couples Challenge division to its 2014 event. This free challenge is open to all registrants, and will be held as a race within a race during the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon on February 16.



Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Offers Athlete Tracking

Fans of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and the Medtronic TC 10 Mile on October 6, can follow the progress of runners via text message again this year thanks to AthleteTracker, powered by Avtex, a complimentary application that will send real-time reports on individual runners on race day.



Ragnar Trail Atlanta Announced

Ragnar Trail Relays presented by Salomon, announced their first event in the state of Georgia with the new Ragnar Trail Atlanta, April 4-5, 2014.



Chevron Houston Marathon Announces Sponsorship

The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced that Chevron Corporation has renewed its title sponsorship of the annual Chevron Houston Marathon road race, extending their partnership through 2018. The Chevron Houston Marathon is the premier winter marathon and will be conducted by the HMC in downtown Houston on January 19.



Mankato Marathon Shares Announces Artwork

The 2013 Mankato Marathon print was inspired by the tragic events of the 2013 Boston Marathon. Artist, Ginny Bergerson explains in her own words how the design of this year's winning print emerged from a blank canvas. The commemorative print is considered a memento that runners collect year after year. The 2013 Mankato Marathon Print can be purchased prior to race day.







VRD Stages new Event

The Vail Recreation District (VRD) announced that the EagleVail Zombie Apocalypse 2 Mile-Fun-Run-For-Your-Life will take place in EagleVail on October 19.



Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sells Out

The 34th Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon has sold every last spot in the race for the seventh consecutive year. A field of 18,000 athletes will compete October 20, 2013. This is the fastest the marathon has ever sold all its space.


Business News



Marathon Bans Self Portraits During Race

Crash during last year's race at the Hong Kong Marathon causes organizers to institute new rule. Read more at this link.



Athletic Sales Strong

Sales of athletic apparel and footwear on the rise. Read more at this link.


People in the News


Among the notable participants for the 2013 ING New York City Marathon on November 3, Global Maternal Health Advocate Christy Turlington Burns, actor Patrick Wilson, and culinary masterminds Joe Bastianich and
Richard Blais, Pamela Anderson, Summer Sanders, and Bill Rancic. Check out On the Run at ontherun.nyrr.org for behind-the-scenes access to the ING New York City Marathon.


Dave McGillivray will serve as keynote speaker at the Runner's World Half Marathon and Running Festival October 18-20, in Bethlehem, PA.



ASICS America has once again joined forces with Christina Applegate to launch a pink collection in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, including the brand's most popular footwear and apparel items in the eye-catching bright pink.



Minnesota Olympian Carrie Tollefson and O'Neal Hampton Jr., a contestant on the popular television program The Biggest Loser, will be the headline presenters at next week's Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Health & Fitness Expo on October 4 and 5.



The launch of tedcorbitt.com marks the 51st anniversary of Corbitt's first time at the London-to-Brighton 52.5 mile road race in 1962, where he set an American Record with a 4th place finish in a race that served as the world championship of ultramarathon running during this era. The site is a tribute and comprehensive look at Ted Corbitt; the athlete, running administrator, and physical therapist.


Terrence Mahon has joined the Boston Athletic Association to lead and coach a high performance distance running initiative for the organization. The club will continue to be sponsored and supported by adidas, which has been the club's sponsor since 1992. adidas has been the athletic footwear and apparel sponsor of the Boston Marathon, the B.A.A.'s premier event, since 1989.



Industry Jobs


Company: Vision Event Management, Indianapolis, IN

Job Title: Event Director

Vision Event Management is a road running event producer that owns or produces over 20 events per year. Mudathlon is a mud and obstacle course event series with 3 events per year. In 2012 the 2 companies produced events for over 100,000 participants. The events VEM and Mudathlon produce cover 8 states in cities such as Atlanta, Little Rock, Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago. The two companies are based in Westfield, IN, an Indianapolis suburb.



We are looking for a person with 3-5 years of event production experience preferably in the running industry but not a must. The person must be willing to relocate to Indianapolis. The job will entail travel and working many weekends through-out the year. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organization skills to be able to manage numerous events at once. A strong detailed oriented self-starter with creativity and problem solving skills will thrive in this position.



Salary negotiable, and commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including M/D/V, Life/AD & D insurance and IRA plan. If interested, please send cover letter and resume to Jeff Graves by e-mail at: Jeff@VisionEventManagement.com.



Visit www.runningusa.org/ for additional job listings.


Upcoming Events


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 1-4, 2014) Spokane, WA












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