Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Running USA


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MarathonFoto_s Immediacy Project
The Next Generation of Event Photography
Many event photography companies take several days before their post-race image galleries are available. MarathonFoto has dramatically reduced this process to minutes, as Running USA CEO Rich Harshbarger recently got an up-close view of the company's new Immediacy Project at the TCS New York City Marathon.

BMW Dallas Marathon
BMW Dallas Marathon Finishers to Enjoy IHOP® Buttermilk Pancakes at Finish
Every race participant will be able to enjoy a short stack of IHOP Restaurant's Original Buttermilk Pancakes for free at the post-race party.

USA Track and Field
USATF, American Cancer Society Team Up to Fight Cancer, Promote Healthy Living
With a theme of Together: Nothing Is Impossible, the campaign will focus on prevention and early detection, with a strong focus on the importance of nutrition and physical activity.

2017 Running USA Industry Conference
Reach More Attendees with a Product Demonstration
On Sunday, February 26, companies have a chance to present and pitch their product or business for 15 minutes on stage in the expo. Tell conference attendees what sets you apart during one of the busiest times in the exhibition hall.

There are ONLY 10 spots available and will be booked on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pricing is currently set at $750 per time slot for exhibitors and $1000 for non-exhibitors.

This is an opportunity to directly reach hundreds of industry decision makers, so don't miss out! Contact Christine Bowen at christine@runningusa.org, if interested.

Altra
Altra Athlete Jacob Puzey Sets Treadmill 50-Mile World Record
Puzey is an experienced ultrarunner who ran the entire 50 miles in the Altra Paradigm road shoe on a ProForm Boston Marathon Treadmill.

Hamptons Marathon and Half
Hampton Marathon and Half Donates $100,000
Over the past 10 years, the Hamptons Marathon has donated over $675,000 to support local East End organizations.


Yonkers Marathon
Can the Yonkers Marathon Survive? (Runner's World)
It was once a prime test of our grittiest, gutsiest runners. Now, it's struggling to find its place in a land of swag bags and finisher's medals.

RunSignUp
RunSignUp Fundraising 4.0 Offers a Solution to Charity-First Races, Walks and Rides
The new platform addresses the needs of many events that need modern technology to maximize funds raised without sacrificing the needs of the participants, fundraisers, or donors with outdated technology.

We Love Our Running USA Partners
Ashworth Awards   MarathonFoto     Boothboss    Leslie Jordan_ Inc.   Greenlayer     Active Network     Eventbrite
B.A.A.
B.A.A. 10K Officially One of the Fastest Courses in America
Shalane Flanagan's performance on June 26 beat her previous US record of 31:03 which she set in September of 2015. It bettered the previous course record by 12 seconds.


Titanium Racing
Titanium Racing and Alysia Montano Team Up to Bring New Year's Race to Bay Area
The Resolution Revolution Run is a three event race in the San Francisco Bay area, run along the East Bay Shoreline, featuring a 5k, a girls-only mile and Alysia's specialty 800m.


California International Marathon
Oyugi, Kiptoo Claim CIM Victories
The cool, dry weather provided the perfect setting for a fast race as many runners in both the elite and open fields turned in personal bests and Boston qualifying marks.


Rock _n_ Roll San Antonio
Mark Pinales Triumphs in Half Marathon at Humana Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio
As with all Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series events, entertainment was never in short supply as bands and cheer zones bolstered all the participants in San Antonio.


Upcoming Events
Top industry events - places to learn, network and grow 

Feb. 26-28, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Mar. 21-23, Charleston, SC

Mar. 26-29, Chicago, IL
 
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