THE CONNING TOWER by Keith Conning: Running USA

Thursday, November 03, 2016

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How-To Watch the New York City Marathon

ESPN commentators John Anderson and Sage Steele to serve as lead announcers with support from 13 nationally and locally recognized commentators, reporters, and analysts.

A Back Door Into the Marathon Connects Runners with a Cause (New York Times)

"According to the 2016 edition of an annual survey of runners by Running USA, four out of 10 say they are influenced to race by a charitable cause or affiliation."

JUST RUN Chosen as Highlighted Running Program for Billion Mile Race

The race is challenging America's schools to collectively run, jog, and walk one billion miles. Participation by schools is easy and completely free, and by sharing their miles, schools make themselves eligible for exciting grants and prizes.

RaceJoy Announces Off Course Alerts

RaceJoy's new off course alerts are part of its Race Day Monitoring System, where race organizers and timers can track participants and the race operations team live from a web console and view real-time performance information.

Our comprehensive 2016 Race Director Survey captures the thoughts, feedback and opinions of race directors and once complete will provide the industry an in-depth look at the trends and challenges of those putting on road race events. Take the survey today!

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Kukimbe Launches for Android

Kukimbe, Inc. announced the availability of the application (app) in Google Play. Kukimbe uses geo-location technology to connect runners with races of all types.

Registration Now Open for the Inaugural FORTitude 10K

The event takes runners through Fort Collins, Colorado, and with registration capped at 10,000, race organizers expect the Sept. 4, 2017 Labor Day race to sell-out quickly.

We Love Our Running USA Partners

FloSports to Provide Live-Stream Coverage of 2017 Austin Marathon

FloSports will highlight the Austin Marathon's Elite Athlete Program by following the men's and women's elite leaders throughout the race.

Michelob Ultra For Lauderdale 13.1 Brings Scenic Course Back to South Florida Runners

More than 3,000 runners are expected at the start line at the downtown Riverfront before winding through a course that captures the charm of Fort Lauderdale.