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Running USA Industry E-News
April 22, 2014
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Member News
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Industry Jobs
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Member Events
April 24-27, 2014
Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Weekend,
Champaign-Urbana, IL, April 24-26
The American Odyssey Relay Race Adventure,
Gettysburg, PA, April 25-26
Drake Relays Half-Marathon and 8K, Des Moines, IA, April 26
Get in Gear 10K, 5K, 2K & Half-Marathon,
Minneapolis, MN, April 26
St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon,
Nashville, TN, April 26
Blue Ridge Marathon,
Roanoke, VA, April 26
green6.2,
Houston, TX, April 26
Auburn Running Festival 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K & Fun Run, Auburn, AL, April 26
Run for the Trees Jeannette Genius McKean Memorial 5K,
Winter Park, FL, April 26
Providence Heart & Sole Women's
Five Miler,
Columbia, SC, April 26
Casey's Cause 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Trussville, AL, April 26
Big Sur International Marathon, Carmel, CA, April 26
XTERRA Claw Trail Run,
Alafia, FL, April 27
Challenge Happiness 5K,
Minneapolis, MN, April 27
Divas Half-Marathon at
North Myrtle Beach,
Myrtle Beach, SC, April 27
La Jolla Half Marathon,
La Jolla, CA, April 27
San Luis Obispo Marathon Weekend, San Luis Obispo, CA, April 27
Inaugural Pro Football Hall of Fame Marathon, Canton, OH, April 27
Sabates Eye Centers Trolley Run, Kansas City, MO, April 27
Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon
and 1/2 Marathon,
Madrid, ESP, April 27
NYCRUNS Verrazano Running Festival, Brooklyn, NY, April 27
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Association News
Running USA Race Calendar Date Submissions
Running USA members are eligible for promotion of their October 2014-December 2015 calendar is now in production. There will be 100,000 copies distributed at race expos and running stores around the country. We ask that you submit your race dates via our online member portal, using your user name and password: Click here to login.
If you have trouble with your login, or prefer to submit your evens via email, contact leah@runningusa.org.
Race name, date, city and website are required for each event. Thank you!
Running USA Race Calendar Ad Space Available
Get ready for the 2014-15 Running USA member events calendar to debut in October. Don't delay, ad space is limited. Contact michele@runningusa.org for details.
Running USA to e-Publish Marketplace News
Running USA members, be sure to send in your advertisement in .jpg (sizing is approximately 400 x 356), for the upcoming quarterly issue of Marketplace News by May 1, 2014. Should you have questions, please contact nancy@runningusa.org.
Running USA Expo Presence Benefit for our Members
Running USA attends between 8-10 expos per year. To have your event flyers or product information distributed at expos Running USA attends, contact peter@runningusa.org. Next confirmed expos are the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Expo, May 16-17, 2014, and the Hospital Hill Run Expo, June 5-6, 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.
Outside Magazine article "The Fastest-and Slowest-Marathons" with Running USA annual Marathon Report rankings per median times.
Baltimore Sun article "Area runners adjusting to increased security as Boston Marathon nears" with Running USA stats and comment.
Salt Lake Tribune (UT) article "Video: Salt Lake City Marathon in 210 seconds" with Running USA marathon stats.
Business Insider Australia article "Running Experts Share Their Best Tips For First-Time Marathoners" with Running USA annual Marathon Report summary.
Member Profile: Run Like A Mother
Run Like A Mother® is an inspiring, celebratory brand involving the entire family that engages women at every stage of a woman's life. We are a community of women joined together by the power of running who share a desire to live healthy, balanced lives. We offer support, motivation, inspiration and education. Through merchandising and a variety of communication touch points, the Run Like A Mother mission extends beyond race day.
The mission of Run Like A Mother® is to fuel a woman's journey toward health and wellness. Empower with education and training programs. Inspire with communities, events and races. Enable through programs and partnerships.
The Run Like A Mother program includes a national women's 5K race to take place on Mother's Day weekend in eight markets - Ridgefield, Conn.; Portland, Ore.; Davis, Calif.; Raleigh, N.C.; Seattle, Wash.; Milwaukee, Wis., Frisco, Texas; and Hinsdale, Ill. Each race market will include a charity partnership that allows participants to donate to directly support the community.
Registration is currently open for the in-market and virtual race and six-week training program. For more information on the Run Like A Mother Race, please visit www.runlikeamother.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
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
MCRRC
Basno
Fetal Health Announces Call for Grant Proposals
In efforts to continue supporting families affected by fetal syndromes and the medical teams that provide their care, the Fetal Health Foundation will award its first research grant later this year.
Basno Celebrates Boston Finishers
Boston Marathon organizers will, for the third consecutive year, offer finishers' digital medals from Basno. Digital medals (or "badges") are online versions of the medals finishers wear proudly around their necks. Marathon organizers will also recognize the thousands of official Boston Marathon volunteers with badges, as they are a key part of the fabric of both the city and this historic race.
Council For Responsible Sport Touts Breadth of Certification Requests
In its first six years of operation, the Council for Responsible Sport certified a total of 76 sports events. So far this year, 33 certification applications have been received; 21 of those are from new events and 12 are applications from events that are due for biennial re-certification. At some point this year, the milestone of having certified 100 events will be achieved.
Portland Marathon Event Directors College Opens Registration
The 2014 Portland Marathon Event Directors College, scheduled to coincide with the 43rd Portland Marathon, will take place October 2-4, 2014, at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Portland. An interactive and educational experience, the Event Directors College is primarily a "tactical" hands-on workshop/conference where the details of how to put on an event of any size are reviewed and discussed.
Houston Marathon Committee Announces Registration
Registration for the 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon Lottery will be open June 4 - June 19, 2014. Guaranteed HERO entries and Run For a Reason official charity entries will be available beginning on June 4, while early registration for Legacy runners, 5-9 year finishers, deferrals, HARRA, time qualifiers and "third time's a charm" runners will be open from May 6 - May 29, 2014. The 43rd annual event will be held on January 18, 2015.
New Balance Falmouth Road Race Moves Start Time
Responding to requests from runners, the race's medical team, and members of the affected communities in Falmouth and Woods Hole, the New Balance Falmouth Road Race will change its start time to 9:00 a.m., one hour earlier than in the past. This year's 42nd running will be held on August 17. Race registration will open for Falmouth residents and taxpayers on May 1, closing on May 7, with non-resident lottery registration beginning on May 8, and closing on May 18.
Big Sur Marathon Offers Online Resources
Big Sur Marathon images, maps, runner stories, event fact sheets and downloadable video are available for media use at a newly-created online digital media center. The new website offers media resources for all Big Sur Marathon events throughout the year.
Mankato Marathon Story to Receive Lifetime Bib
The Mankato Marathon, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System on October 18-19, is looking for bold stories and is offering free race registrations for life for the boldest story. Participants of past Mankato Marathon races or the upcoming 2014 races can submit video stories detailing overcoming a hardship to run a race, an inspiring story of why they started running, or a touching story about why they are running or have ran a Mankato Marathon race.
Business News
Across the Bay 10k Announces New Program
Race officials of the Across the Bay 10K, which sold out last month, announced that Nationwide Insurance will sponsor a "Make it Count" program that will encourage runners to use this historic event to make an impact on participating charities, personal goals and overcoming fears of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which was recently named by Travel + Leisure Magazine as "one of the 10 scariest bridges in the world."
Fleet Feet Announces New Franchise
Fleet Feet, Incorporated, announced that John Long will convert his Minneapolis-based Marathon Sports Run/Walk store to a Fleet Feet Sports franchise.
People in the News
US Team to compete in the NACAC Mountain Running Championships on July 20, 2014, will include Eric Blake, 35, West Hartford, CT, Ryan Woods, 35, Boone, NC, Jordan Chavez, 20, Southlake, TX, Danny Martinez, 20, Alhambra, CA, Brandy Erholtz, 36, Evergreen, CO, Amber Reece-Young (formerly Moran), 35, Arden, NC, Maria Dalzot, 26, Bellingham, WA, and Christine Lundy, 43, Sausalito, CA.
When the approximately 3000 Peachtree Jr. participants cross the finish line in Piedmont Park this year on May 17, Olympic and World Champions will be on hand to offer guidance and support to the young runners and will include Adam Nelson, Chaunte Lowe, Dwight Phillips, and Terrence Trammell.
Industry Jobs
Company: Expert Performance
Job Title: Sales Reps
We are looking for sales representatives nationwide to service specialty retail and screen printers to present, sell and service the Expert Performance technical apparel line.
Expert Performance, a U.S.- based manufacturer of high quality, technical athletic apparel is expanding further into specialty retail channels and is looking for experienced sales representatives to sell into and service on a regional basis, specialty retail and screen printers. Expert has been servicing the athletic industry for twenty two years and sells athletic apparel to some of the largest events in the U.S., and private labels for many major retailers.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right people. Those who understand the specialty retail channel and ideally, have existing relationships within the industry. Agencies and those representing other non-competitive lines are welcome. Representatives would be responsible for a specific territory within the U.S.
Please contact Tony Pallotta for more information.
Company: Everydayhero, Emeryville, CA
Job Title: New Business Development Manager - Endurance Events
Spread the everydayhero love and WOW event partners by growing charitable giving!
At everdayhero, relationships with our users is our core. We're the future of philanthropy....We're looking for a full-time new business development all-star to take charge of new partnerships with events. The right person will be comfortable in an "all hands on deck" environment, loves solving people problems and can thrive in a startup culture.
Responsibilities
You'll be tasked with finding and partnering with events. You'll have great opportunities to develop & foster various skill sets by handling the following; Manage the acquisition of new event partnerships; Make sure the everydayhero event experience is world class for users; Represent everydayhero in the endurance and giving event markets; Work closely with our engineering, community, marketing & product teams to create a better experience for users.
Experience
3-5 years sales experience; Background and passion for endurance fitness; Passionate about making the world a better place; Influencer amongst your friends and community. Visit this link for details and to apply.
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