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Running USA Industry E-News
October 14, 2014
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Countdown to Conference
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Member Profile:Yourracebase.com
Member News
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People in the News
Industry Jobs
Upcoming Events
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Running USA 2015:
12th Industry Conference
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February 8-10
New Orleans, LA
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Member Events
October 16-19, 2014
Pub Run Series,
Dallas, TX, Oct. 16
Runner's World Half and Festival, Bethlehem, PA, Oct. 17-19
Baltimore Running Festival,
Baltimore, MD, Oct. 18
CNHS Boo Run Run,
St. Paul, MN, Oct. 18
XTERRA Gunstock Trail Run,
Laie, HI, Oct. 18
Waddell & Reed
Kansas City Marathon,
Kansas City, MO, Oct. 18
Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon & Half-Marathon,
Indianapolis, IN, Oct. 18
Lake Padden Trail Half - USA Trail Half Marathon Championships,
Bellingham, WA, Oct. 18
The Monster Run - Quarter Marathon, 5K, Kids Run,
Milwaukee, WI, Oct. 18
University of Washington
Dawg Dash 10K/5K,
Seattle, WA, Oct. 18
Dogwood Canyon 15K Trail Run, Lampe, MO, Oct. 18
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run - Austin, Austin, TX, Oct. 18
Plano Haunt Jaunt,
Plano, TX, Oct. 18
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, Coastal 5K & Doggie Dash,
Myrtle Beach, SC, Oct. 18-19
OC Skirts Chaser 5K,
Irvine, CA, Oct. 18
Atlantic City Marathon & Half, Shore Medical Center 5K, 10K,
Atlantic City, NJ, Oct. 19
Janus Rock 'n' Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon,
Denver, CO, Oct. 19
Wild Life Marathon,
Concord, MI, Oct. 19
Dogwood Canyon
25K & 50K Trail Run,
Lampe, MO, Oct. 19
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon,
Columbus, OH, Oct. 19
Mankato Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K,
Mankato, MN, Oct. 19
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon & Half,
Toronto, CAN, Oct. 19
The Other Half,
Moab, UT, Oct. 19
IMT Des Moines Marathon,
Des Moines, IA, Oct. 19
Mt. Desert Island Marathon,
Bar Harbor, ME, Oct. 19
Detroit Free Press Marathon & Half Marathon, Relay, 5K, Detroit, MI, Oct. 19
Atlantic City Marathon & Half
Race Weekend,
Atlantic City, NJ, Oct. 19
Rungevity Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Marathon and Half-Marathon,
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 19
Pumpkin Run 5K,
Missoula, MT, Oct. 19
Empire State Marathon,
Syracuse, NY, Oct. 19
U Can Finish 5 Miler & 2 Mile Presented by Florida Hospital,
Orlando, FL, Oct. 19
View more member events HERE.
Countdown to Conference
Attend Running USA 2015: 12th Industry Conference
powered by ACTIVE Network in New Orleans, February 8-10
Keynote Speaker Announced
Running USA has announced that Pat Williams, co-founder and Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic - an inspiring leader who has motivated athletes, coaches and professionals during the course of an impressive career - will be the keynote speaker on Monday, February 9, at the event's opening session. In addition to his work in the NBA and experience as a professional baseball player, Williams is a committed runner. He has finished 58 marathons in the last 14 years. Says Williams, "I got caught up in the running craze of the 1970s when Jim Fixx and Dr. George Sheehan were leading the way. However, my running career did not take off until January 1996, when I ran my first marathon at age 55 (the WDW Marathon here in Orlando). At that point, I was hooked, and over the next 15 years ran 57 more, including the Boston Marathon 13 times. I ran my last marathon at age 70 in January 2011 (coincidentally, it was also the WDW Marathon here in Orlando). I have many life lessons from my years in sports and on the marathon trails and I'm eager to share them with you this February."
Program Updates
The preliminary schedule is available HERE. Check back often as changes are made daily when new speakers and topics are added. Please note: the next price increase is on November 15, 2014. Last year's event was a sellout, so don't delay, register today!
New Orleans Host Hotel - Book Soon to Secure a Room!
Make sure to book your rooms early at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside which is located on the Mississippi River, just a short walk to the French Quarter and Warehouse District. In order to take advantage of the conference preferred rate, please make sure to book with our travel partner Global JBS. Reservations can be made online or by calling (561) 290-0587. Consider coming early, or staying a few extra days to experience the festivities leading up to Mardi Gras.
Association News
Running USA to Publish Marketplace News
This quarter's edition of Marketplace E-News will publish in early November. Running USA members, please send your ad (400 x 356 in .jpg) for submission by November 1, 2014.
National Runner Survey - Your Organization can still Participate
Running USA has started data collection for the National Runner Survey. The National Runner Survey is released every two years, and we need your help to get the word out!
How can you help? It's easy!
1. Respond to this email that you want to partner with us, it's free!
2. We will send you the link to the National Runner survey, which you will then share with your running population (either on Facebook, twitter, blog, website, a newsletter, or targeted email)
3. When runner's from your population take the survey the results come to us and are added to the national sample. If your organization receives 100 or more responses, then we will send you free data results for your sample! Running USA will be collecting data until December 15, 2014.
To access the survey, click here. Select Running USA as the organization that invited you to participate.
Running USA Expo Presence Benefit for our Members
Running USA attends 8-10 expos per year. To have your event flyers or product information distributed at expos Running USA attends, contact peter@runningusa.org. Upcoming confirmed expos are the TCS New York City Marathon Expo - sharing with our friends at AIMS, October 30-November 1,
Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute EXPO, January 16-17, 2015, and Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon Expo and Packet Pickup, April 23-24, 2015.
In The News
The following have cited Running USA:
Runner's World online article, "Do Women-Only Races Still Have a Purpose?"
Philly.com article, "Pricey or not, running events thrive."
Albany Democrat Herald article, "Runaway Pumpkin half-marathon supports ABC House in Linn, Benton counties."
Minnesota Daily article, "Popularity of 5K races is encouraging."
Member Profile: Yourracebase.com
YourRaceBase.com Serves Race Directors From Start To Finish
Based in Charlottesville, VA, YourRaceBase.com serves as the single source for running, triathlon, and cycling event merchandise. It allows race directors to purchase event merchandise, like shirts, signage, race bibs, and awards from a convenient, online portal, so that they can remain focused on making their events great.
As fans, participants, and race directors themselves, the founders know the pain points of putting on great events. "After years of involvement with races, I saw that every race director has the same problem - scrambling to get these products for races and having a hard time figuring out how to comprehensively source all the necessary elements," says President, Tim Hegemier.
The solution became a one-stop-shop race website, allowing race directors the ability to get the right product, great pricing, and most importantly, vital on-time delivery. Coupled with their in-house advertising agency, Good Soil Agency, they also have the opportunity to provide advanced design and marketing services.
Contact membership@runningusa.org if you would like to see your event or company featured.
Member News
Running USA Welcomes our Newest Member
Kona Marathon Events, Inc.
Race Entry
Westin Hotels & Resorts
RaceHQTM Announces Sponsorship Webinar
RaceHQTM announced its first webinar in the Managing the Millions of Details Webinar Series titled 'Building a Successful Event Sponsorship Program' on October 21, 2014 at 4PM EST. The webinar will feature industry expert panelists including John Smith, Senior Vice President, Competitor Group, Inc., and Cape Capener, Senior Vice President, AVIA. account. For more information or to register, visit this link.
Successful Trail Conference Concludes
The 2nd annual Estes Trail Ascent Trail Running Conference welcomed nearly 150 attendees October 9-11. Photos HERE and recap at this link.
The Cowtown Makes Donation
The Cowtown Board of Directors presented The Cowtown C.A.L.F. Council with a check for $200,000 on October 4, 2014, at The Cowtown C.A.L.F. Run.
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Announces Sponsors
The 7th annual Indianapolis Monumental Marathon will be held November 1, 2014. For the seventh consecutive year, Franciscan St. Francis Health will serve as the presenting sponsor of the marathon and half marathon. Lilly Diabetes is the presenting sponsor of the Monumental 5K.
New York Road Runners Announce Sponsorship
United Airlines and New York Road Runners announced an extension to their marketing agreement, naming United as the title sponsor of one of NYRR's flagship races, the NYC Half. The 2015 United Airlines NYC Half will take place March 15, 2015, in Manhattan, and registration is open now through December 3.
Fargo Marathon Announces Acquisition
Fargo Marathon, Inc. and the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center (DLCCC) announced that Fargo Marathon, Inc. has purchased the Dick Beardsley Run Events from the DLCCC.
MetroPCS Dallas Marathon Announces Sponsorship
Organizers for the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon announced a sponsorship agreement, through 2015, with Columbia Business School for the 2014 MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and Behringer Relay which celebrates its 44th running on December 14.
Destination Races Strives for Sustainability
In July the Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon, presented by Newton Running and produced by Destination Races of Sonoma, achieved an impressive 96.98% landfill diversion rate.
Eugene Marathon Announces Race Date
The Eugene Marathon has scheduled its ninth annual race weekend for May 8-10, 2015.
Fetal Health Founcation Announces Grant Recipient
The Fetal Health Foundation's Grant Advisory Board will award $25,000 to the research team led by Vidya Rajagopalan, PhD at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
Houston Marathon Committee Announces Course Changes
The Houston Marathon Committee announced course changes for the 2015 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon to be held January 18.
Life Time Announces Sponsorship
Life Time and the Palm Beach Marathon and Run Fest announced that Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa as the title sponsor of the 11th annual Palm Beach Marathon and Run Fest to be held December 7, 2014.
Marine Corps Marathon Announces Tracking Service
The Marine Corps Marathon is opening registration free of charge for the Track A Runner service that enables runners and their supporters to obtain instant updates of any participant's progress along the Marathon course.
Mankato Marathon Shares Stories
Mankato Marathon, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System, shares notable stories at this link. On October 18-19 2014 Visit Mankato and Final Stretch will host the fifth annual Mankato Marathon.
West Side Y Hosts Event
Hundreds of runners will gather on October 25, in Riverside Park to raise funds to get NYC kids active and fit when the West Side YMCA hosts its 4th annual Fit for All 5K/BooFest.
Santa to the Sea Announces Fundraising Effort
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Santa to the Sea will donate $5 for every person that registers for the race during the month of October to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The 7th Annual Santa to the Sea half marathon, 2-person relay, 5K and 1K kids fun runs will be held December 14.
Award Presented at Trail Conference
The Cayuga Trails 50 Miler received the best shirt design award, presented by Leslie Jordan, Inc., at the Estes Trail Ascent Trail Running Conference.
Business News
World Marathon Majors Announces Partnership
Abbott and the World Marathon Majors announced a new partnership with Abbott becoming the race series' first-ever title sponsor. The series - comprising six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world: Tokyo, Boston, Virgin Money London, BMW BERLIN, Bank of America Chicago and TCS New York City Marathon - will be renamed the Abbott World Marathon Majors starting in 2015.
Running Cities Highlighted Near and Far
Five great running cities featured by USA Today at this link.
Best Running Paths Featured
CNN Travel showcases some of the world's best running pathways at this link.
Half Marathons Receive Ink
The year's best half marathons are featured at this link.
People in the News
Dave McGillivray made a triumphant return to the Ironman World Championship triathlon on Saturday, October 11, after a 25-year absence from the event. McGillivray finished the 2.4-mile ocean swim, 112-mile bike leg and marathon run in 13 hours, 34 minutes and 3 seconds.
Industry Jobs
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Upcoming Events
Rejuvenate Marketplace
(October 28-30, 2014) Atlanta, GA
Road Race Management Race Director's Meeting
(November 6-8, 2014) Hollywood, FL
TEAMS '14 Conference & Expo
(November 10-13, 2014) Las Vegas, NV
The Running Event
(December 2-5, 2014) Austin, TX
US Sports Congress
(December 8-10, 2014) Savannah, GA
National Marathon Safety and Security Summit
(December 16-18, 2014) Hattiesburg, MS
FitExpo SoCal
(February 7-8, 2015) Los Angeles, CA
Running USA: 12th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network
(February 8-10, 2015) New Orleans, LA
Event Director College
(March 25-26, 2015) Charleston, SC
57th Annual RRCA National Convention
(April 22-26, 2015) Des Moines, IA
The Academy
(May 27-28, 2015) Lausanne, Switzerland
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