THE CONNING TOWER by Keith Conning: Running USA

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Running USA

Have news items or job postings to share? Submit your news to Running USA Director of Communications Scott Bush at scott@runningusa.org.

We want to celebrate your events throughout the year, especially at the 2017 Running USA Industry Conference, which means we want your favorite race photos and videos!

If you have any photos or race videos you'd like to share, please submit them to Scott Bush, Running USA Director of Communications, at scott@runningusa.org.

GoFundMe Acquires CrowdRise to Expand Into All Areas of Online Giving

Going forward, CrowdRise will focus on fundraising for charity and fundraising for individuals will be directed to GoFundMe.

Super Sunday Run Focuses on Football, Family and Fun

The race, which features a 10k and a 5k, focuses on family and football with jersey-style race shirts, Super Bowl ring-inspired awards for top finishers, a finish on the football field at Hornet Stadium and much more.

Conference Price Increase Coming!!!

The next registration price increase for the 2017 Running USA Industry Conference goes into effect this coming Monday, January 16. In order to get the best price on the conference, now is the time to register!

NYRR Launches NYRR RUNCENTER Featuring the New Balance Run Hub

The NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub is open in Manhattan as the new home for runners of all ages and abilities throughout the five boroughs and beyond.

GO! St. Louis Announces New Race Site

After 16 years at Soldiers Memorial, GO! St. Louis is moving the Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend Sunday start and finish line to the St. Louis Riverfront next to the Gateway Arch.

2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Runners Raised $16.9 Million

Since the charity program was officially established in 2002, more than 106,000 runners have raised over $167 million for local, national and global causes.

2016: One Runner's Journey of Transformation and Finding Her Inner-Voice

In Running Awards and Apparel's latest blog post, they profile Lili, a photographer who knew she needed to make a change in her life and used running as her means to do it.