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Running USA Industry E-News

November 12, 2013


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

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Member Events

November 16-17, 2013


Anthem Richmond Marathon, American Family Fitness Half-Marathon & HCA 8K,

Richmond, VA, Nov. 16



XTERRA Little Mulberry Park Trail Run,
Dacula, GA, Nov. 16



Pacific Coast Lighthouse 5K, Monterey, CA, Nov. 16



Heroes in Recovery 6K,

Memphis, TN, Nov. 16



Delaware Canal Half Marathon, Washington Crossing, PA, Nov. 16



Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K,

Denver, CO, Nov. 16



Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon,

San Antonio, TX, Nov. 17



Bucks County Marathon, Washington Crossing, PA, Nov. 17



Big Sur Half Marathon,

Monterey, CA, Nov. 17



Philadelphia Marathon and Half-Marathon Weekend, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 17



Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon and 1/2 Marathon,

Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 17



NYCRuns Brooklyn Marathon, Brooklyn, NY, Nov. 17





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Association News


Running USA Board of Directors - Call for Nominations
Running USA is governed by a Board of Directors and each year, the members of Running USA elect new directors to serve on the board. Send your nominations, or questions to membership@runningUSA.org. Nominations due November 15.


Race Director Workshop powered by ACTIVE Network

Running USA will host a one-day race director workshop in Austin, TX, on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at the Austin Hilton which is the host hotel for The Running Event. The preliminary agenda is available HERE. Attendance is limited in order to maintain a hands-on, interactive approach. Registration is OPEN.



Running USA Inaugural Online Auction Open Now

Running USA's first online auction, which will replace the "live" auction that is typically conducted at the annual conference, will be held now through November 25, 2013.


Conference News

Registration Price Increases November 15

Register for conference AND book your room at the host hotel, the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina.


Industry Innovation Showcase

Share your innovative products, gear, and technology at the Industry Innovation Showcase, on Sunday, February 9. Please contact Michele Stone at michele@runningusa.org to participate.


Advertising Opportunity

Interested in placing an ad in the 2014 Conference program book? Please contact Michele@runningusa.org to reserve your space today.


Running USA Expo Presence Benefit for our Members

To have your event flyers or product information distributed at expos Running USA attends, please contact peter@runningusa.org. Photo at left is from the Twin Cities Marathon Expo 2013. Upcoming confirmed expos include the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, December 6-7, 2013, and the Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann EXPO, January 17-18, 2014.

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.
AARP Blog article "Are You Thinking About Running A Marathon? Do It!" with Running USA marathon and 50-plus marathoners stats; this blog receives about 1 million visits per month.

Member Profile:
Leslie Jordan, Inc.


THE VALUE OF LESLIE JORDAN

Our Focus

We are able to concentrate on our customers' needs because we are the manufacturer. Above and beyond manufacturing - we study the industry product trends to actively bring you innovative products and styles. We decide on the best performance fabrics and our mills to. We design our patterns and supervise our sewing factories. We even privately manage our own shipping which is why we haven't once missed a delivery deadline! Our business model gives us the flexibility to customize each order and this makes us unique to you.



Industry Experience

In 27 years working with event directors, we have learned all the elements involved in putting on an event. Therefore we understand your needs when it comes to apparel, accessories, graphics and printing challenges, budget and deadlines. We have solutions for last minute registration increases and post event needs. We also have a great deal of experience working with non-profit organizations. We are your resource, supporter, advocate and friend.



Endless Possibilities

Multiple fabrics, colors, and pattern styles can be transformed into a shirt design as unique as your event.

Select from a variety of performance wear including quarter zips, outerwear and accessories designed to attract participants and increase registration. We also manufacture many specialty items to enhance your sponsors' visibility. We make something for everyone.



Trusted Partner

When you call you get a live person. We are directly involved in your order from start to finish, giving you peace of mind and enabling you to focus on other aspects of your event. When you check with our customers, you will find that we are dependable, knowledgeable and service heavy. You can count on us.



Join Us

You will begin by connecting with our expert team and creating a continuing relationship to guarantee your event's triumph. We look forward to your questions, ideas, calls and emails. Our mission is to keep you informed on every stride: vendor mock-ups, order prototypes, order status and shipping status.



We welcome you to have your own experience with Leslie Jordan Apparel Design and Manufacturing Company. Contact us... See why our customers return year after year.





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

TJC Event Solutions


ACTIVE NETWORK Corrected Link

In the November quarterly issue of Running USA Marketplace E-News, the link for ACTIVE NETWORK was incorrect. Please click here for the updated link.


imATHLETE Touts Registration Success

Powered by imATHLETE, the Survival of the Shawangunks (aka the S.O.S. Triathlon) sold out of its 2014 participant spots within five minutes after registration opened at midnight on November 1.



Houston Marathon Committee Joins International Institute for Race Medicine

The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced that the HMC has joined the International Institute for Race Medicine
(IIRM) becoming the first official member of the organization. Formerly known as the Association for Road Race Medicine (AARMS), the IIRM is an international collective of medical professionals with the goal of furthering research, education and best practices in marathons and other endurance road races throughout the world.


Active at Altitude partners with Vacation Races

Active at Altitude has partnered with Vacation Races to provide training programs for their 2014 series of six half marathons based at National Parks across North America. Participants can sign up for a training program at either beginner or intermediate levels. Active at Altitude will also provide regular training tips on a Blog for Vacation Races. Each race in the series will also feature an Active Mind Race Camp to help runners prepare their minds to be race ready.

RunSignUp Announces New Program

RunSignUp and The Race Director recently announced a full integration for participant and result download, upload and syncing, with the release of The Race Director 2014.


RedFox Wireless Launches New Gear

Redfox Wireless will unveil their revolutionary collection of fitness and sports electronics on December 6 and 7, at the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon. Their premium fitness and sports electronics include a collection of state-of-the-art wireless headphones and music transmitters.


Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay Sells out

The Big Sur Half Marathon to be held November 17, on Monterey Bay boasts a sellout field for this year's race of 9,000 runners. Race weekend events include the Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K, offering a certified course, timing and age group awards; and the JUST RUN! Just Kids 3K fun run, both held on November 16.

ZOOMA Announces Sponsorship

The Muscle Milk Light ZOOMA Women's Race Series announces a partnership with Feetures! Performance Socks, which will serve as the Official Performance Sock for all ZOOMA events in 2014. ZOOMA, the first national women's half marathon series, will host nearly 10,000 women at six races in 2014.



Wine Country Half Marathon Opens Registration

The Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon opens for registration at Noon PST on Thursday, November 14. Produced by Destination Races, the 11th annual race will be held on July 20, 2014. Last year's sold-out event brought nearly 4,000 runners into the region.


Chevron Houston Marathon Announces Prize Purse

The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced the elite prize purse for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. A total of $259,000 in guaranteed prize money will be awarded to the top finishers in the four races on race day, including a $40,000 first place payout for each the men's and women's champions at the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon.



Saucony® and Runner's World Premier "Finding Strong"

The independent documentary film, Finding Strong, produced by global performance running footwear and apparel brand Saucony in collaboration with Runner's World magazine, took place at the New York Institute of Technology Auditorium in New York City on November 2. Click here to watch the film's trailer.



ACTIVE Network Announces Record

ACTIVE Network is sending 17 employees to Tempe on November 17, for IRONMAN Arizona thereby setting a record for having the largest number of employees compete in a single IRONMAN race. The 17 employees will join the long list of ACTIVE employees who, over the years, have competed in more than 120 IRONMAN events, including two at the recent IRONMAN World Championship in Kona.



Sandy Hook Run for the Families Wins Award

The Hartford Marathon Foundation's Sandy Hook Run for the Families was awarded "Best Amateur Single-Sport Event" by SportsTravel Magazine at the TEAMS '13 Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City last week. The Hartford Marathon Foundation donated its resources to produce the Sandy Hook Run for the Families and enlisted support of longtime business, community and civic partners in honoring the memories of victims and supporting all of those affected by the tragedy in Newtown.


Business News



Marathons of Wisconsin to Debut in 2014

Marathons of Wisconsin asks runners to participate in five Wisconsin marathons or half marathons throughout the course of the year. Athletes who complete all five events will receive a commemorative medal. Events include: Icebreaker Indoor Marathon & Half Marathon, Milwaukee, January 2014; Wisconsin Marathon & Half Marathon, Kenosha, May 2014; Madison Half Marathon, Madison, May 2014; Fox Cities Marathon, Neenah, September 2014; Madison Marathon & Half Marathon, November 2014.



Sports Medicine Symposium Announced

The first-ever sports medicine symposium will be held at the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on Saturday, December 7, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Click here to view the agenda.


People in the News


Honorees at Road Race Management Race Directors' Meeting

Jerry Frostick, Co-Director of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend (Virginia Beach, VA), was named the MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year. The award was presented by Electric City Printing.




Don Kardong was announced as the first-ever MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Kardong was recognized for contributions to the sport of long distance road running over the course of a lifetime.

Industry Jobs


Company: LA MARATHON, LLC

Job Title: Manager of Charity Partnerships

This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The Manager must understand and appreciate charitable fundraising through endurance events and has the proven experience necessary to grow the ASICS LA Marathon charity program.


Position Requirements/Skills include:

* Bachelor's degree preferred

* 3 to 5 years' experience working in non-profit environment

* Event management and fund raising position at non-profit organization preferred

* Knowledge of and interest in running/endurance sports a plus


Qualified candidates are encouraged to email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to communityoutreach@lamarathon.com. Only resumes with salary requirements will be considered. Please, no phone calls.


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

Upcoming Events

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

Running USA One-Day Workshop
(December 4, 2013) Austin, TX

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

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

Event Director Symposium
(January 17-19, 2014) Wailea, Maui, HI

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


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

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

Event Director College
(April 2-3, 2014) Charleston, SC

56th Annual RRCA Convention
(May 1-4, 2014) Spokane, WA












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