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Running USA Industry E-News
May 6, 2014
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Member News
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Industry Jobs
Upcoming Events
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Member Events
May 9-11, 2014
Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series, Colorado Springs, CO, May 9
Rave Run,
Shakopee, MN, May 9
Maple Grove Half Marathon,
Maple Grove, MN, May 10
Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon,
Santa Ynez, CA, May 10
I-Drive 5K,
Orlando, FL, May 10
Fargo Marathon Weekend,
Fargo, ND, May 10
Joplin Memorial Run,
Joplin, MO, May 10
Preakness 5K.
Baltimore, MD, May 10
Mermaid Half Marathon,
San Francisco, CA, May 10
CT Race in the Park,
New Britain, CT, May 10
Mothers Day 10K,
Washington Crossing, PA, May 11
Kirkland Half Marathon and 5K, Kirkland, WA, May 11
Mothers Day 5K - Celebration of Active Generations,
St. Paul, MN, May 11
Charitable Housewives 5K,
Maple Grove, MN, May 11
View more member events HERE.
Association News
Running USA releases Special Report: Non-Traditional Running Events
In 2010, Running USA published its first annual Half-Marathon Report because of the impressive growth in the 13.1 mile distance in the United States, and now, because of the explosive growth in another sector of the sport, we present our Non-Traditional Running Events Special Report. See the staggering numbers and the reasons why HERE.
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 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.
USA Today Sports Snapshot of the growth of DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon sourcing Running USA. USA Today is the third largest U.S. newspaper with a print circulation of 1.67 million.
Philadelphia Inquirer article "Behind the popularity of the Broad Street Run" with Running USA 10 Mile stats and rankings.
Pittsburgh Tribune article "Kenyan Kirwa returns in his bid for Pittsburgh Marathon supremacy" with Running USA comment.
Pittsburgh Tribune article "Pittsburgh Marathon incentive leads to an American feel for race" with Running USA comment.
Pittsburgh Tribune article "Walk away from marathons, some doctors advise" with Running USA marathon growth stats.
Life-Chronicle (TN) article "Marathons are in a class of their own" with Running USA marathon growth stats.
Member Profile: Montgomery County Road Runners Club
Montgomery County Road Runners Club's (MCRRC) mission is "to be the leading authority on the organization of running events and programs in Montgomery County, striving to meet the needs of individual runners and community organizations engaged in running and fitness activities."
The club was founded early in 1978 and became an RRCA member in 2013 with only 20 members, less than 10 club races, and a $718 budget. As years went by, the club grew in members, races, training programs and services offered. Now the club has over 4,000 members and conducts more than 35 races, a budget exceeding $100,000, weekly training runs, a competitive racing team, and a multitude of training programs. MCRRC also provides race management services to local groups who want to put on a race.
One of MCRRC's members, Todd Carter, is a pace coach and very new RRCA race director in the club. Carter currently has his RRCA and USATF Level 1 certification. Besides working with MCRRC, Carter is pursuing a Masters degree in healthcare and working at a local hospital. Through MCRRC's membership with Running USA, Carter hopes to learn more about the running industry, grow his involvement in the sport and share his knowledge with other club members.
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 Member
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IPICO Selects RunSignUp Technology
IPICO has selected RunSignUp technology to power the new GoIPICO integrated registration, participant management, results and notification system for timers and races. The integrated solution is available immediately HERE.
B.A.A. 10K Registration is Closed
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced that registration for the 2014 B.A.A. 10K closed after its 8,000 entrant field size limit was reached. The 6.2-mile road race will be held on June 22, 2014, at Boston Common, and will be the B.A.A.'s first event following its successful 118th Boston Marathon®. Registration opened May 1and closed on May 4.
Youth Marathon Program to Compete in Dick's Sporting Goods Challenge
The DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation announced that the YMCA of Greater Cleveland's "We Run This City" youth marathon program has been selected as one of 200 programs nationwide to participate in the Foundation's Sports Matter Program. The We Run This City program hopes to raise $6,037 by May 23, 2014. Fundraising dollars will be matched by the Sports Matter Program on a dollar-to-dollar basis once the program's fundraising goal has been met.
Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon Nears Sell-out
The 4th Annual Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon, produced by Destination Races, sponsored by Visit Loudoun and Newton Running , will be held at Doukénie Winery in Purcellville, VA, on May 31, 2014. This wine-themed race is the only East Coast location for the popular Wine Country Half Marathon series. The race is currently close to another sell-out with less than 500 spots remaining.
Chevron Houston Marathon Announces Early Registration
Early Registration for the 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon opens at 12:00 a.m. CT on May 6, 2014. Early registration is available for certain qualified registrants, and will be open through May 29, 2014. The 43rd running of the Chevron Houston Marathon race weekend, also featuring the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and ABB 5K, will take place on January 16-18, 2015. Lottery registration for the marathon and half marathon opens on June 4, 2014.
ACTIVE Network Aims to get Kids Active
ACTIVE Network™ announced the kickoff of the 9th challenge to give back to the communities we help power. Through ACTIVE's partnership with Kids in the Game, the money raised goes directly to placing kids into youth sports activities at local YMCAs, youth sports organizations and camps.
Forte Ineractive Announces Acquisition
Forte Interactive, the parent company of RacePartner, announced the finalization of the completion of their acquisition of Indianapolis-based research and creative agency Achieve, LLC.
Business News
Inaugural Wings for Life World Run a Success
A run held simultaneously in 32 countries with more than 35,000 participants is featured HERE.
People in the News
Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), announced that Mark Buntz has been named Senior Vice President of Partnership Sales, effective immediately. In this role, he will be responsible for leading CGI's sponsorship sales team and developing national partnerships for the company's world-class event series.
Twin Cities In Motion has awarded Elizabeth Miller of Watertown-Mayer High School and Marshal Landrum of Como Park High School its 2014 Twin Cities in Motion College Scholarships. Twin Cities In Motion has awarded more than $100,000 in college scholarships since the inception of the TCM College Scholarship Program.
Jason Gewirtz has been promoted to editor of SportsTravel. Gewirtz had served as managing editor since joining the magazine in 2008. In his new role, he will be responsible for the editorial content in SportsTravel and will take on additional responsibilities in organizing the educational components of the magazine's live events, including the TEAMS Conference & Expo.
OmniForce, LLC Chief Executive Officer Brian Pendleton received the State Farm Good Neighbor Award on May 3, as part of the 3rd Annual Voice Awards benefitting GMCLA in Los Angeles, CA. Pendleton, and other high-profile leaders who received awards, is honored for his domestic and international commitment to producing athletic charity events for cancer hospitals and his personal support for community and collegiate education programs.
Industry Jobs
Company: Vision Event Management
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Vision Event Management is looking for a fun, active and creative minded individual to join our team as the Marketing Manager. The Marketing Manager will work closely with the team to develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans for 10 events, manage clients and execute a wide array of sponsorship and partnership agreements. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organization skills to be able to manage numerous projects with competing deadlines. A strong self-starter with creativity and imagination will thrive in this position.
Full Job Description can be viewed HERE.
Company: Vision Event Management
Job Title: Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
Vision Event Management is looking for a fun, active and creative minded individual to join our team as the Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. The Social Media & Marketing Coordinator will work closely with the team to develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans for 10 events, manage clients and execute a wide array of sponsorship and partnership agreements. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organization skills to be able to manage numerous projects with competing deadlines. A strong self-starter with creativity and imagination will thrive in this position. Full Job Description can be viewed HERE.
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Upcoming Events
The Running and Fitness Event for Women
(June 30-July 2, 2014) Chicago, IL
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
Running USA: 12th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network
(February 8-10, 2015) New Orleans, LA
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