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Running USA Industry E-News

December 10, 2013


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Member Profile
Member News
Business News
People in the News
Industry Jobs
Upcoming Events

Running USA Partners




















Running USA 2014:

11th Industry Conference
powered by ACTIVE Network
February 9-11
San Diego, CA


Thank you
Partners & Exhibitors

Presenting Partners

Active Network

Ashworth Awards

Competitor Group
Leslie Jordan

ChronoTrack

MarathonFoto.com



American Record Exhibitors

imATHLETE

RunSignUp



Gold Medal Exhibitors

Electric City Printing

Heatsheets

Brooks

AMI Graphics

fitful

Mobile View



Premium Exhibitors

LIVEALITY

Eventbrite

RM Timing Systems MarathonGuide.com


Standard Exhibitors

Expert Brand

Innovative Timing Systems

Virtual Race Bags

Hasty Awards

Inflatable Images

Race Innovations

Marathon Printing

Maxwell Medals

Output Services, Inc.

Kimbia Racing

Always Advancing

emediagourp

Eventec

Greenlayer

Hightech Signs

Athletepath

ITS YOUR RACE

MYLAPS Sports Timing

Branded Sport Pictures

MPA Event Graphics

Race Roster

Champion System

Race Joy

RACER Frames

SweatVac

BornFit

RacePartner

A4

Alanic

RaceIt

SportStats









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Member Events

December 14-25, 2013


Summit Rock Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Saratoga, CA, Dec. 14


Santa Stampede 5K/10K,

Littleton, CO, Dec. 14



Renegade Santa 10K, 5K, Kids Run, Irvine, CA, Dec. 14



Live Ultimate Run South

Beach Drive ,

Miami Beach, FL, Dec. 14



Vanessa Welch Reindeer Run, Orlando, FL, Dec. 14



Frosty Frolic 5K,

Canton, OH, Dec. 14



Holiday Half-Marathon, 5K, Kids Fun Run,
Pomona, CA, Dec. 15



NYCRuns Roosevelt Island Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K,

New York, NY, Dec. 16



Frosty 5K,

Sarasota, FL, Dec. 21



Houston's 12K of Christmas,

Houston, TX, Dec. 21



Christmas Day - Joyful 5K,
St. Paul, MN, Dec. 25





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Association News



Conference News

Youth Awards: Nominations Due December 15

Running USA is accepting nominations for both Youth Event and Youth Program of the Year until December 15. Please review the award criteria. Submissions must be emailed to Peter@runningusa.org for consideration. Award recipients will be announced in San Diego on February 11, 2014, and each category winner will receive $5,000.


Attendee Schedule Available Online

You may now view the list of registered conference attendees. Please note that the list is updated on a weekly basis.


Emergency Planning Panel at Running USA 2014

One of the conference general sessions will be the Emergency Planning Panel. Slated for Monday, February 10, at 9:30am, the panel will include seasoned event veterans Dave McGillivray (DMSE Sports), Mike Nishi (Bank of America Chicago Marathon) and Peter Ciaccia (New York Road Runners). More information HERE.


Conference Expo Partners & Exhibitors

The Conference expo booths sold out quickly this year and we will again have a collection of the running industry's top products and service companies on display. The entire lineup can be found at our Conference Partners & Exhibitors page.


Conference Schedule Available Online

Check out our full slate of speakers, sessions and activities for this year's conference. Make sure to arrive early Sunday, and stay late on Tuesday, to get the most benefit from attending this year's 11th Industry Conference in San Diego.


Industry Innovation Showcase - Only Five Spaces Remain

Share your innovative products, gear, and technology at the Industry Innovation Showcase, on Sunday, February 9. Contact Michele Stone to participate.


Running USA Expo Presence Benefit for our Members

To have your event flyers or product information distributed at expos Running USA attends, contact peter@runningusa.org.
Upcoming confirmed expos include the
Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann EXPO, January 17-18, 2014, and the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, February 14-15, 2014.


Running USA™ "In the News"



Running USA actively promotes our sport and serves as a resource center that together support our mission to advance the growth and success of the running industry. This section highlights news articles where Running USA and its statistics and data are mentioned or sourced.
Wall Street Journal article "For These Runners, a Marathon Is a Warm-Up" with Running USA ultra and marathon growth stats. This is the seventh WSJ article of the year sourcing Running USA; the Wall Street Journal is the largest U.S. newspaper with a print circulation of 2.3 million.

Holland Sentinel (MI) article " 5K runs, walks increase 72% from 2008-2012" with Running USA 5K growth stats.

San Francisco Chronicle article "Runners gobble up chance to run in turkey trots" with Running USA overall event finisher growth stats.


Member Profile:

Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon

In its 24thyear, the Mt Kilimanjaro Marathon takes place annually on the last Sunday in June at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro in the little town of Moshi, Tanzania, Africa.

The marathon is a 10.5 loop where the runners run the same course four times. In Africa it is very difficult to find well paved roads - and also roads that are not difficult to run because of the hills. Therefore, the MT Kilimanjaro Marathon is a loop.

On the course are ten highly decorated water stations manned by the local seminaries. They stay on the course for over six hours for the slow runners to complete the race. The oldest runner to run this course and climb the mountain is 75 years of age. Don't let age stop your adventure.




The Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon is the only marathon that does not invite any professional runners. Every year an amateur runner wins. That means you! In the past our winners were teachers, electricians, editors, doctors, engineers, etc. They run for the love of it. And to the Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon, they are the heroes of the sport of running and need to win an International Race. Join us this year on June 24, 2014.



All Member Profiles will also be featured on our website for one full week following the publication in Running USA Industry E-News. To be featured in this section, contact nancy@runningusa.org.

Member News


Running USA Welcomes our Newest Members

VespaPower.com

Heritage Corridor Festivals, Inc.


Ashworth Awards Announces Race Team

Ashworth Awards owners Kim and Dan Ashworth announced the launch of its Ashworth Awards Race Team. The Ashworths have created the race team to support the competitive athletes in their area and nationwide. With a soft launch at the beginning of November 2013, the team now has 40 members. Athletes can learn more and apply for membership at this link.



Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series Launches TourPass Global

The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series announced the launch of a Global Edition of TourPass, the popular pass that provides unlimited access to any of the 2014 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series events worldwide. Runners planning to participate in multiple races next year can register for an unlimited amount of the 31 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon series events without paying any additional registration or processing fees.



Atlanta Track Club Announces Partnership
Atlanta Track Club announced a new partnership with ChronoTrack to better serve its members and event participants. ChronoTrack will provide registration, timing and results services beginning with Atlanta Track Club's 2014 membership and events.



New York Road Runners Announces Donation

New York Road Runners and Staten Island Borough President Molinaro announced a $125,000 Staten Island Day donation to Hurricane Sandy recovery programs. The donated funds were provided to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and ECHO.



Running Store Earns Top Honor at Marine Corps Marathon
The Potomac River Running Store of Arlington, VA, has claimed victory in the Marine Corps Marathon(MCM) Running Store Team Competition. Eleven running specialty stores from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., organized teams of at least three runners who participated in the 38th MCM on October 27, 2013.


ACTIVE Network Shares Findings from 2013 Mob Events

ACTIVE Network™ released its 2nd annual survey results about the habits of those who participate in Mob™ events. The survey panel was made up of 1200+ members of the ACTIVE.com community, representing a segment of endurance athletes who participate in a variety of events such as triathlons, marathons, and other traditional running distances, as well as Mob events.



Palm Beaches Marathon Opens Registration

The Palm Beaches Marathon and Run Fest, fresh off a 2013 race weekend that saw the number of participants grow by 35%, offers a 2014 Registration Blitz for their December 5-7, 2014 event. Starting today, December 10, there are major discounts to the first runners who sign-up for the 2014 event. After there are 100 registrations, there will be a 20% discount for all registrants until midnight on December 15.




Business News


Girls on the Run After-School Program a Success
Hundreds of girls from Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County (GOTRLA) took part in the Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic on December 8, on the Universal Studios Backlot. For these young girls, the 5K will end a 12-week after-school program offered by GOTRLA, a nonprofit organization that instills girls with positive self-esteem while encouraging them to develop healthy habits and active lifestyles.

People in the News


Michael Stone, a longtime volunteer, board member and key member of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K's Organizing Committee, has been elected to serve as president of the event. Stone replaces David Weatherbie, who served as race president, a volunteer position, since the launch of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K in 1998.


Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), announced the 22nd annual endurance LIVE gala will return to San Diego on February 8, 2014. Dubbed "the Academy Awards of Endurance Sports" by Entertainment Tonight, the evening is a must-attend, must-see event featuring the hottest stars from running, cycling and triathlon to mainstream pop culture. The 2014 event will be held at the downtown San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina, with tickets and table reservations available at enduranceLIVE.com.

Industry Jobs


Company: Run Like A Mother Series

Job Title: Race Director, Raleigh, NC

2014 Run Like A Mother Series seeks a Race Director in Raleigh, NC.



The Run Like A Mother race series is held each year on Mother's Day. Now offered in 8 cities across the nation. With a mission to fuel a woman's journey through health & wellness; empower with education and training programs; inspire with communities, events and races; enable through programs and partnerships - it isn't just a race; it's our way of life.



We are seeking a race director for Raleigh, NC, for the 2014 calendar year. The ideal person must be energetic, inspiring and passionate about women's running. While experience in the running industry is preferred, we certainly will consider those with a drive for making a difference. This is a salaried work-from-home part-time position with a bonus structure for results in sponsorship sales and participant growth. The individual must be able to self-manage and self-motivate (although we will provide plenty of coaching, camaraderie and fun for a successful event). Responsibilities include overall management of the event; sponsorship sales; volunteer coordination and management, training program facilitator, and pre-race, race day and post race planning and execution.



For more information or to submit a letter and resume please contact: Patricia Ball, National Race Director at: pball@runlikeamother.com.


Visit www.runningusa.org/ for additional job listings.

Upcoming Events

US Sports Congress
(December 9-11, 2013) Reno, NV

Event Director Symposium
(January 17-19, 2014) Wailea, Maui, HI

Outdoor Retailer - Winter Market
(January 23-26, 2014) Salt Lake City, UT


Running USA: 11th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network
(February 9-11, 2014) San Diego, CA


Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference
(February 25-26, 2014) Atlanta, GA

22nd annual NASC Sports Event Symposium
(March 31-April 3, 2014) Oklahoma City, OK

Event Director College
(April 2-3, 2014) Charleston, SC

56th Annual RRCA Convention
(May 1-4, 2014) Spokane, WA

2nd Estes Trail Ascent - Trail Running Conference
(October 9-11, 2014) Estes Park, CO


TEAMS '14 Conference & Expo

(November 10-13, 2014) Las Vegas, NV














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