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Running USA 2015: 12th Industry Conference
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Running USA Membership Categories Include:
* Athlete Services & Education * Consumer Products* Vendors * Destination Management
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Help Strengthen the Sport Running USA has a strong history of supporting other non-profit running entities and this year's fundraising effort adopts a grassroots approach open to donors at all funding levels. We're asking anyone who loves runners and the sport of running to join us in supporting this great cause.
USA Track and Field made a generous donation of $25,000 already and we're aiming to hit $50,000 before it's all said and done!
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Countdown to ConferenceAttend Running USA 2015: 12th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network - New Orleans, February 8-10
600 Registrants and Rising! There's two weeks to go until the Running USA Industry Conference is here! We're excited to see over 600 of you (we're expecting another sellout) in New Orleans for a weekend of celebrating the sport, connecting with friends and new faces, while learning to take our events, organizations and brands to the next level.
*Please note, the deadline has passed for any registration transfers (deadline was 1/15) and cancellations (deadline was 11/15).
Industry Innovation Showcase and Expo Our Industry Innovation Showcase, where companies share their products, gear and technology for 15-minutes to attendees, has a few additional spots available for featured presenters. This is an opportunity those looking to connect race directors with their products and services should take advantage of. If interested, please reach out to Rich Harshbarger at rich@runningusa.org.
Similarly, we only have a handful of booths left for the expo, where over 500 conference attendees spend time searching for race options for the year ahead. Get in on the action today and contact Rich to find out how to register.
Registration is Still Open Just because the conference is two weeks away doesn't mean you can't register! To attend, the price is currently $749 for members and $949 for non-members. Hurry up and join in on the festivities.
2015 Registered Attendee List - Over 600 Registrants! The current list of registered attendees is now available online for viewing. Please bear in mind this list is updated bi-weekly.
Schedule & Speaker Update Great sessions and great speakers, the 2015 Running USA Industry Conference promises to be one to remember. We have keynote speaker Pat Williams (co-founder of the Orlando Magic), panel leader Mary Wittenberg (CEO of New York Road Runners), our Industry Give & Take and much more. See you in New Orleans! |
Member News
ACTIVE Network™, the leader in worldwide cloud-based Activity and Participant Management™ solutions, and Warrior Dash, the pioneers of the obstacle racing industry, today announced a strategic partnership that will continue to expand the Warrior Dash brand across the globe.
Events.com, provider of comprehensive and frictionless engagement cloud-based applications encouraging social interaction and enhancing the experience of putting on, promoting and attending events, today announced James Revell has joined the company as vice president of global marketing.
Eventbrite, the global ticketing and events marketplace, announced it appointed Mike Coleman, a Running USA board member with more than 20 years of experience in the sports and endurance industry, as Head of Acquisition, Endurance Sports.
In its 30th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial announced the elite field for the 119th running of the Boston Marathon on April 20. Five past champions will return to compete in the world's most historic marathon, but they will be strongly challenged by a talented men's and women's international field possessing both speed and depth.
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In The News The following news outlet has cited Running USA:
"In fact, according to Running USA's 2014 report 514,000 Americans - or 0.0017 percent - of the population have finished an endurance race of 26.2 miles."
"About 2 million people finished half marathons in 2013, according to Running USA's annual report. That's a 6 percent increase from 2012, and the number has quadrupled since 2000." |
Upcoming Events (January 25-27, 2015) Marina del Rey, CA (February 7-8, 2015) Los Angeles, CA
(February 8-10, 2015) New Orleans, LA(March 25-26, 2015) Charleston, SC (April 22-26, 2015) Des Moines, IAThe Academy
(May 27-28, 2015) Lausanne, Switzerland
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