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Running USA Industry E-News

January 21, 2014


In This Issue
Countdown to Conference
Association News
In the News
Member Profile
Member News
Business News
People in the News
Industry Jobs
Upcoming Events

Running USA Partners



















Running USA 2014:

11th Industry Conference
powered by ACTIVE Network
February 9-11
San Diego, CA


Thank you
Partners & Exhibitors

Title Partner

Active Network



Presenting Partners

Ashworth Awards

Competitor Group
Leslie Jordan

ChronoTrack

MarathonFoto.com



American Record Exhibitors

imATHLETE

RunSignUp



Gold Medal Exhibitors

Electric City Printing

Heatsheets

Brooks

AMI Graphics

fitful

Mobile View



Premium Exhibitors

LIVEALITY

Eventbrite

RM Timing Systems MarathonGuide.com


Standard Exhibitors

Expert Brand

Innovative Timing Systems

Virtual Race Bags

Hasty Awards

Inflatable Images

Race Innovations

Marathon Printing

Maxwell Medals

Output Services, Inc.

Kimbia Racing

Always Advancing

emediagourp

Eventec

Greenlayer

Hightech Signs

Athletepath

ITS YOUR RACE

MYLAPS Sports Timing

nuun

Branded Sport Pictures

MPA Event Graphics

Race Roster

Champion System

Race Joy

SweatVac

BornFit

RacePartner

A4

Alanic

RaceIt

Split Second Timing

SportStats

PLI









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Running USA presents annually the Allan Steinfeld Development Award. The 2013 recipient is ZAP Fitness.

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Member Events

January 25-February 2, 2014

Coyote Hills Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Fremont, CA, Jan. 25



Village to Village 10K,

Birmingham, AL, Jan. 25



Seasons 52 Park Avenue 5.2K ,

Winter Park, FL, Jan. 25



Securian Winter Run,

St. Paul, MN, Jan. 25



NYCRUNS Brrr-ooklyn Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K,

Brooklyn, NY, Jan. 25



XTERRA Bayamon Trail Run, Bayamon, PUR, Jan. 26



Miracle Match Marathon,

Waco, TX, Jan. 26



Suncoast Half Marathon,

Lakewood Ranch, FL, Jan. 26



Rocky Raccoon 100: USA 100 Mile Trail Championships,

Huntsville, TX, Feb. 1



Florida Today 5K and 8K,

Melbourne, FL, Feb. 1



Florida Hospital Lady Track Shack 5K, Winter Park, FL, Feb. 1



Medtronic TC Kids Marathon Fieldhouse Fun Run,

Minneapolis, MN, Feb. 1



Pensacola Double Bridge Run Presented by Publix

Pensacola, FL, Feb. 1



Heroes in Recovery 6K,

Palm Springs, CA, Feb. 1



Redondo Beach Super Bowl & Sunday 10K
Redondo Beach, CA, Feb. 2



Surf City USA® Marathon, Half Marathon & 1 Mile kids race, Huntington Beach, CA, Feb. 2



Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon and 1/2 Marathon,

New Orleans, LA, Feb. 2



XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run, Santee, CA, Feb. 2



XTERRA McDowell Mountain Trail Run,
Fountain Hills, AZ, Feb. 2



Super Sunday 5K,

Washington Crossing, PA, Feb. 2



Empire State Building Run-Up,
New York, NY, Feb. 2



Countdown to Conference
Enjoy a short teaser video at this link, and see why you need to join Running USA in San Diego, CA, February 9-11!


Conference Registration: Limited Spots Remain - Register Today to Secure Your Spot

If you are considering registering for conference, we have limited spots available. Onsite registration, if available, will incur a $100 price increase. Save by registering today at this link.


Conference Credentials

ALL registered attendees are required to wear a Running USA-issued credential for entry into ALL sessions and functions. We are nearing sellout capacity so this will be strictly enforced by outside security.



Hall of Champions Sold Out

The Hall of Champions dinner is sold out. Please check with registration onsite to see if additional tickets become available.


Special Invite for Women: Come to Conference Early, Race the Mermaid Half Marathon San Diego - 5K, 10K, half

Running USA members (women) are invited to the 5th annual Mermaid Half Marathon San Diego in Mission Bay. The 5K, 10K, half marathon takes place on Saturday February 8. Running USA members can save 50% off their entry fee when using the discount code RUSA50. Register at this link.

Endurance Live Awards Gala Announced

Join the greatest athletes from running, triathlon and cycling for the 22nd Annual Endurance Live Awards Gala on Saturday, February 8. The event precedes the Running USA conference and will take place at its host hotel, San Diego's Marriott Marquis. Reserve individual tickets or tables today at this link.. Use the code RUNUSA15 for a 15% discount on tables.


Industry Innovation Showcase Sponsored by ChronoTrack

At the opening day of Running USA 2014: The Industry Conference, fifteen leading companies, in 15-minute segments, will present the latest running industry products, gear and technologies. Presented by ChronoTrack, the showcase is a great kick-off to Running USA 2014 and will also provide complimentary warm pretzels. To find out more, including the presenting companies, go HERE.


Speed Networking

Bring your business cards and get ready to get connected. Speed networking will take place on Sunday, immediately following our networking speaker, Rick Itzkowich. This year, speed networking will be broken into two rooms.



Morning Runs

Join us on Monday and Tuesday morning at 6:30 for a breathtaking 3.1 miles along the San Diego Waterfront. Special thanks to DMSE Sports for designing our course and providing course operational support and NUUN for providing hydration products. Make sure to wear your Marathon Printing bibs and pick up your post run medals from Ashworth Awards and your shirt from Leslie Jordan.



Idea Labs: Something for Everyone

Idea Labs, slated for Monday and Tuesday, February 10-11, will be some of the best attended, take-home-and-apply sessions. There will be something for everybody as experts share their real world experiences with attendees. For a summary of topics and Lab leaders, click HERE.



Women's National Runner Survey Debuts at Conference

The 2014 Women's National Runner Survey will be released at Conference with special savings for conference attendees. Purchase your copy at the registration table on-site (Conference Special Only $59.99 for RUSA members/$79.99 for non-members).



Hotel Waitlist

The Running USA room block is now sold out at the host hotel. If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please contact trina@globaljbs.com.


Auction Items Profiled

During the Conference, there will be a silent auction, as well as a live auction - the Live Auction during the Hall of Champions Dinner will feature three items: the Reverse Auction; Training Package; Special Surprise) This week, two silent auction items are highlighted below:

Take me out to the Ball Park



Enjoy some great baseball at Petco Park with the San Diego Padres. Four (4) field-level seat tickets 2014 regular season. Donated by San Diego Padres. Value $200 - $500.



Run Disney!
Come run with Mickey at Walt Disney World with our RunDisney race package. This two (2) night / three (3) day vacation at an Official Walt Disney World Resort hotel is for you and one (1) guest. Travel dates must be taken November 7, 2014 through November 9, 2014. Includes: Two (2) Magic Your Way Tickets with the Park Hopper® Option. Each ticket entitles you to two (2) days of park hopping visits to Magic Kingdo m® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios™, and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme park. Two (2) entries for the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon. Plus More! Donated by RunDisney. Value $1200.


Association News


Women's National Runner Survey

Thank you for your photo submission(s) to Running USA's cover photo contest for the 2014 Women's National Runner Survey. Our committee has reviewed all of the submissions, and although not easy to select among all of the wonderful photos, we do have a winner! CONGRATS to Brae Blackley and the ZOOMA Women's Race Series on the winning photo!




"We're thrilled that two enthusiastic ZOOMA runners will grace the cover of the 2014 Women's National Runner Survey," said Blackley, "Running USA is doing great work capturing the data that represents women's running in the U.S., and we're very happy to be a part of, and contributor to, that movement."


Marketplace E-News Quarterly Issue to Publish
Marketplace E-News will publish during the week of February 3, in advance of our annual conference. This is a great opportunity for our members to promote their products and/or services. For those members who are exhibiting at conference, you may want to include your booth number in your submission. Deadline for submissions is February 1. Send your submission in .jpg format to nancy@runningusa.org.


Running USA Expo Presence Benefit for our Members

To have your event flyers or product information distributed at expos Running USA attends, contact peter@runningusa.org.
Upcoming confirmed expo: the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, February 14-15, 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.
Asheville Citizen-Times (NC) article "Citizen-Times Half ends run, new half marathon coming to Asheville" with Running USA half-marathon growth stats.

Post & Courier (SC) article "Due to Boston Marathon bombings, Cooper River Bridge Run plans to step up security this year" with Running USA largest road race rank.


Member Profile: Joplin Memorial Run




The Joplin Memorial Run was originally the Boomtown Run and operated under that name for 10 years. The 2011 event was cancelled when, 10 days prior to the run, an EF5 tornado ripped through the heart of Joplin, killing 161 people. The Boomtown Run was named one of Runner's World Heroes of Running for 2011 when, in lieu of the run, participants flooded Joplin to help with debris clean up following the devastation caused by the tornado. It was with that spirit that the run was rebranded the Joplin Memorial Run in 2012 and became a way to honor the 161 people who lost their lives in the tornado. The executive committee wanted to provide hope to the Joplin community while also staging a first class event for runners from all over the country.



This year's Joplin Memorial Run will take place the weekend of May 10, 2014. On Friday evening, May 9, there will be the Expo, a Walk of Silence and the annual Kids Run. On Saturday, May 10, there will be the Half Marathon and 5k. As always, the Half Marathon and 5k will feature entertainment along the route (local bands, cheerleaders, radio stations and more) as well as a post-race party and beer garden.



The Walk of Silence is a new event for 2014. Open to the public at no charge, the Walk will begin at 7:00 p.m., Friday for participants to walk the 11 blocks housing the 161 banners that name and honor each of the victims killed in the May 22, 2011 tornado. This will be a time of remembrance for the entire community.



Participants in the Half Marathon and 5k will receive an official men or women's cut tech shirt and a custom designed finisher medal. Kids Run participants will receive an official Joplin Memorial Run Kids Run shirt and finisher medal.



Returning Premier Sponsor for the Joplin Memorial Run is Freeman Health System and the event is presented by American Family Insurance. For more information, visit joplinmemorialrun.com or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/joplinmemorialrun.



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


Welcome to our Newest Members

Planet Adventure LLC

Share ICE

Go East Promotions

Alisa Gammon Marketing

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

BibRave

Ragnar Relay Series Announces Partnership
Ragnar Relay Series announced a partnership with the New England-based RTB (Reach the Beach) Relay, Inc. Participants will continue to enjoy the challenge and sense of community Reach the Beach offers as well as the same stunning Reach the Beach New Hampshire course scheduled for September 12 and 13. RTB Relay's Massachusetts event will merge with the scenic, coastal Ragnar Relay Cape Cod slated for May 9 and 10.


Pro Football Hall of Fame Marathon Introduces Family Finisher Bibs

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Marathon introduces Family Finisher bibs, which will provide a secure way for family members to cross the finish line with those participating in the race. On race day, April 27, 2014, those with Family Finisher bibs will be placed in a staging corral 100 yards from the finish line. As marathon runners approach the finish line in Fawcett Stadium, family members will be permitted to join their loved ones for the final 100 yards to the finish.



April Fools Half Marathon Announces Finisher Medal

The third annual April Fools Half Marathon will be held on April 6, 2014. A photo of this year's finisher medal is available at this link.



Hamptons Half-Marathon Named Championship

The Hamptons Marathon announced that its half-marathon was chosen as the RRCA Eastern Regional Championship Race for 2014. This year's event will be held on September 27.



Mankato Marathon Announces Charities Program

In 2013, the Mankato Marathon started the Charities Program and raised over $17,000 for local charities. This year Camp Sweet Life has been chosen as the newest addition to the Mankato Marathon Charities.



Surf City USA Marathon Sells Out

The 2014 Surf City USA Marathon brings an international flavor to Huntington Beach on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2, with competitors from 34 countries (up from 23 in 2013) participating in the sold-out event. The largest combined oceanfront marathon and half marathon event in California, the race attracts more than 21,000 participants and 45,000 spectators The race serves as a qualifier for both the Olympic Trials and the Boston Marathon.



B.A.A. Distance Medley Registration to Open

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced that registration for the 2014 B.A.A. Distance Medley will begin on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:00 a.m. ET and will continue until Wednesday, January 29 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Registration will be held online at www.baa.org and will be limited to 3,000 entrants. The B.A.A. Distance Medley is a three-race series which includes the B.A.A. 5K on April 19, the B.A.A. 10K on June 22, and the B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, on October12.


Business News



Miami Marathon Generates $54 Million

The 2013 Miami Marathon and Half Marathon, South Florida's largest marathon, generated $54.4 million in total economic impact for the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County in 2013 according to a study released by the Sport Industry Research Center (SIRC).



Brigance Brigade Announces Event

The Brigance Brigade Foundation, an organization that supports ALS patients and their families created by former NFL player O.J. Brigance and his wife Chanda, today announced that the foundation will hold their inaugural 5.7K family fun run event on April 5, 2014 in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.



Race within a Race for Collegiate Running Association

Sports Backers announced in December that the Collegiate Running Association will be hosting its first-ever 10k Road Race National Championships at the 2014 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on March 29. There will be $10,000 in prize money awarded and Sports Backers is expecting to draw more than 300 collegiate runners to Richmond. Those runners will essentially have their own road race within the 10k.




People in the News


Founded by Ellen Miller and Hooker Lowe, the 7th Annual Vail Mountain Winter Uphill will take place February 22, on Vail Mountain, CO. The race will begin at 7 a.m. in Lionshead, adjacent to the Eagle Bahn Gondola, and take runners, skiers, snowshoers and outdoor enthusiasts approximately 2,200 vertical feet, or two miles, up the groomed trails to Eagle's Nest at the top of Vail Mountain. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the U.S. Mountain Running Team.


Industry Jobs


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Upcoming Events

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


Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference
(February 25-26, 2014) Atlanta, GA

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

2nd Estes Trail Ascent - Trail Running Conference
(October 9-11, 2014) Estes Park, CO

Road Race Management Race Director's Meeting
(November 6-8, 2014) Hollywood, FL


TEAMS '14 Conference & Expo

(November 10-13, 2014) Las Vegas, NV



US Sports Congress

(December 8-10, 2014) Savannah, GA













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