Thursday, March 19, 2015

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Running USA Industry E-News
  March 19, 2015 
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Running the Next Generation

June 28-29, 2015 
Chicago, IL
Running the Next Generation

Join fellow race directors and learn about the rapid rise of non-traditional races. Hear from industry leaders, network with industry peers and pull away information to take your race to the next level, whether traditional or non-traditional!
 
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Allan Steinfeld Development Award . Our 2015 recipient is 
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2015 National Runner Survey
Improve Your Race, Connect with Participants

The 2015 National Runner Survey launched this past Monday and we're proud of how much interest it's seen thus far. In this year's report, gain insights from over 15,000 survey respondents, as we share data on trends, technology, race and training habits, brand preferences and much, much more.

Member pricing for the report is $99 (non-member rate is $159). Check your inboxes and the Running USA website  Monday morning for more details.


Tremendous Speakers Set For Chicago Conference
Our new conference, Running the Next Generation, takes place June 28-29 in Chicago and our program of speakers continues to grow. Here are a few of the notable industry decision makers we're bringing to Chicago:
  • Tanner Bell - Ragnar Relay co-founder
  • Morgan Bussiferro - Director of Warrior Dash
  • Latane Meade - President, VAVI Sports & Social Club and WIPEOUT Run 
  • Steve Gintowt - CEO, Challenge Americas
  • Stu Weiss - Tough Mudder and NYRR Medical
  • Doug Kaplan - Competitor Group
  • Mike Coleman - Eventbrite 

Join industry leaders and register today

 
Member News

BellStores has partnered with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Marathon as the Presenting Sponsor in a multi-year agreement beginning with the 2015 marathon, half marathon, and team relay scheduled for Sunday April 26th, 2015.

Over the 45 year history of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, most of
the world's best known elite runners have raced down Peachtree Road chasing an individual title at the world's largest 10K. In 2015, elites will again toe the starting line at Lenox and Peachtree - but this year they will also vie for international bragging rights as part of an elite team competition featuring an American team as it takes on three all-star teams from around the world.

With the countdown on and only 100 days left before the launch of the inaugural Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series, the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation has announced it has expanded its charity partner outreach to include 15 local non-profits organizations as part of the 2015 Blue Line Charity Program. 

The San Luis Obispo Marathon, Half Marathon + 5K presented by LeftLaneSports.com has announced that top U.S. running couple with Cal Poly and Central Coast ties Ben & Stephanie Bruce will be part of the weekend festivities including Family Fitness Day on  Saturday, April 25th .

Ohio's largest marathon has renewed for five years the partnership naming Nationwide Children's Hospital the title beneficiary of the annual running and walking event.

The Houston Marathon Foundation (HMF) announced the creation of a college scholarship program in honor of  Susan Poorman Blackie , co-founder of the HMF and long-time Houston Mara thon Committee volunteer board member.

Lisa Larsen (Weidenbach) Rainsberger, the last American female champion of the Boston Marathon, has released her memoir of winning the nation's oldest and most iconic American marathon in April 1985.
Job Announcements
We are building a best-in-class sales organization comprised of motivated and talented go-getters. We're looking for a start-up oriented leader in the endurance space to bring their creative problem solving skills, strategic thinking, excellent communication and competitive drive to the team. 

Continental Event & Sports Management, producer of the largest women's half marathon & 5K series in the US, the DivasR Half Marathon Series, is looking for a talented and energetic logistics coordinator.
 
In The News
The following news outlet has cited Running USA:

After attending a recent conference in New Orleans, Running USA, Jaeckels has plans to implement new elements into the 2016 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon including more woman-centric events in response to the surging number of female participants especially in the half-marathon.
Upcoming Events    
 
(March 25-26, 2015) Charleston, SC
(April 22-26, 2015) Des Moines, IA

(May 27-28, 2015) Lausanne, Switzerland  

(June 28-29, 2015) Chicago, IL

(October 7-10, 2015), Estes Park, CO 

(November 5-7, 2015) Hollywood, FL
(November 9-12, 2015) Las Vegas, NV
(December 2-6, 2015) Houston, TX 
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