Running USA Newsletter: Measuring Youth Running and New Membership Levels

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Measuring Youth Running

In 2015, the Big Sur Marathon (BSIM) set out to change and improve the existing data of youth running, launching the Youth Running Study. The study captured the pulse of nationwide running programs for kids, measuring participation levels, availability, cost and much more. Here's what they found. (photo by Alheli Curry)

Conference Price Increase Coming Up

Join us in Los Angeles, February 10-12, as the Running USA Industry Conference is a can't-miss event for everyone in the running industry. Register before the next price jump this Friday, January 15!

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Takes Over as Sponsor of Baltimore 10 Miler

In addition, WMAR ABC2, the Scripps owned ABC affiliate in Baltimore, will expand their live TV coverage from two hours to three hours for 2016.

Super Sunday Run Focuses on Football, Family and Fun

The race offers jersey-style race shirts, a finish on a football field, a post-race tailgate party with free food and beer and two kids races held in the spirit of fitness and fun.

A New Year, A New Job

January is the number one month people seek out new job opportunities. Looking for one in the running industry? Check out the Running USA Job Postings!

JOB POSTINGS

We Love Our Running USA Partners

Become a Member

Now's the perfect time to become a Running USA member. We've rolled out new membership categories, increased the value of our membership and invite races, brands, and more to join fellow industry leaders as Running USA members in 2016.

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Council for Responsible Sport Opens Monthly Support Group Call to All Event Organizers

The organization invites race directors to join the monthly support group call the Council hosts at 1pm PT on the second Wednesday of every month.

BattleFrog Sponsors the Fiesta Bowl (Miami Herald)

In case you missed it, obstacle race company BattleFrog was the title sponsor of college football's Fiesta Bowl, a unique move in the endurance events community.

Paycor Increases Support of the Flying Pig and Becomes Title Sponsor of the Half Marathon

The 13.1 mile race will now be called the Flying Pig Paycor Half Marathon beginning this year. Financial details of the sponsorship were not released.