Running USA Newsletter: Measuring Youth Running and New Membership Levels

Conference Price Increase Coming This Friday!

Have news items or job postings to share? Submit your news to Running USA Director of Communications Scott Bush at scott@runningusa.org. Measuring Youth Running In 2015, the Big Sur Marathon (BSIM) set out to change and improve the existing data of youth running, launching the Youth Running Study. The study captured the pulse of nationwide running programs for kids, measuring participation levels, availability, cost and much more. Here's what they found. (photo by Alheli Curry) READ MORE Conference Price Increase Coming Up Join us in Los Angeles, February 10-12, as the Running USA Industry Conference is a can't-miss event for everyone in the running industry. Register before the next price jump this Friday, January 15! REGISTER TODAY CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Takes Over as Sponsor of Baltimore 10 Miler In addition, WMAR ABC2, the Scripps owned ABC affiliate in Baltimore, will expand their live TV coverage from two hours to three hours for 2016. READ MORE Super Sunday Run Focuses on Football, Family and Fun The race offers jersey-style race shirts, a finish on a football field, a post-race tailgate party with free food and beer and two kids races held in the spirit of fitness and fun. READ MORE A New Year, A New Job January is the number one month people seek out new job opportunities. Looking for one in the running industry? Check out the Running USA Job Postings! JOB POSTINGS We Love Our Running USA Partners Become a Member Now's the perfect time to become a Running USA member. We've rolled out new membership categories, increased the value of our membership and invite races, brands, and more to join fellow industry leaders as Running USA members in 2016.  JOIN RUNNING USA Council for Responsible Sport Opens Monthly Support Group Call to All Event Organizers The organization invites race directors to join the monthly support group call the Council hosts at 1pm PT on the second Wednesday of every month.  READ MORE BattleFrog Sponsors the Fiesta Bowl (Miami Herald) In case you missed it, obstacle race company BattleFrog was the title sponsor of college football's Fiesta Bowl, a unique move in the endurance events community. READ MORE Paycor Increases Support of the Flying Pig and Becomes Title Sponsor of the Half Marathon The 13.1 mile race will now be called the Flying Pig Paycor Half Marathon beginning this year. Financial details of the sponsorship were not released. READ MORE Dave McGillivray's Love of Running Fuels His Life and His Races (ESPN) A great look at DMSE's Dave McGillivray, his path in the sport, his journey in race management and race directing and what lies ahead. READ MORE Catch Up on More Running USA News LA Marathon Announces Partnership with Air France Louisiana Marathon Announces Sponsors Sponsors Return to Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend 2015 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run Earns Gold Certification Brazilian Costa Pull Off Three-Peat at Walt Disney World Marathon Little Rock Marathon's New Partnership Olympian Jeff Galloway to Attend The Cowtown 2016 USA Half Marathon Champions to Receive "National Championship Rings" Marine Corps Marathon Offers 2016 VIP Packages to Gaylord National Resort ALTRA Footwear Signs Long-Term Extension with Runner's World Art and Original Music Part of the 2016 Miami Marathon Upcoming Events Top industry events - places to learn, network and grow  February 10-12, Los Angeles, CA Running USA Industry Conference April 17-20, Chicago, IL IEG 2016 Join the Running USA conversation

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