Running
January 1, 2020
Receive 25% Off the Second Largest 50-Mile Endurance Run in the U.S.
Run Into 2020 At AR50 Or AR25 Slated for April 4, 2020 Auburn, CA - The most iconic, historic and second largest 50-mile endurance run in the U.S. is returning for its 41st year. The American River 50 Mile Endurance Run will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The...
December 31, 2019
Grandma’s Marathon Registration Approaching Price Increase
Entry fee increases to $135 on January 1, 2020 (Duluth, MN): The registration price for Grandma’s Marathon increases on January 1. Registration for the 44th annual Grandma’s Marathon Weekend races opened October 1, 2019, which included Grandma’s Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K. All Grandma’s...
December 27, 2019
Austin Marathon Announces Second Round of Accepted Elite Runners
Race weekend prize purse totals $26,000 AUSTIN, Texas, December 27, 2019 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour introduces the second round of accepted athletes for 2020. This program, in its fourth year, creates a competitive field of elite male and female runners while discovering emerging talent,...
December 24, 2019
CarMax Tacky Light Run Celebrates Richmond’s love of tacky lights and active living
Over 4,700 participants take part in Sports Backers event RICHMOND, VA – On December 14, over 4,700 people took to the streets of Midlothian, Virginia, just outside Richmond, in the CarMax Tacky Light Run to celebrate two local traditions: tacky holiday lights and active living. The seventh annual event took...
December 23, 2019
Virtual Runs Do’s and Don’ts: Learn Best Practices at Data Insight Series Webinar No. 9 from Running USA + imATHLETE
On Thursday, Jan. 16 at 11am PST the mystery behind virtual runs best practices will be revealed Since it began in 2018, the Running USA and imATHLETE Data Insight Series Webinars have become a must-attend for event producers. Each webinar reveals best practices, data insights and industry trends that lead...
December 23, 2019
The running stories that defined the decade
According to Outside Magazine, these are the most important running stories of the decade. Can you guess what they are?
December 23, 2019
RACE-MANIA Summit and Expo returns to Boston on March 15, 2020
2,000+ endurance athletes and 75+brands connect to kick-off the 2020 season Boston, MA – December 23, 2019 – Sun Multisport Events today announced registration is now open for the 2020 RACE-MANIA Summit & Expo taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Boston University Fit Rec Center in Boston,...
December 20, 2019
Tailwind Nutrition Joins #RagnarNation as Official Sponsor for Ragnar Relay in 2020
Durango, CO – December 20, 2019 – Tailwind Nutrition is proud to announce its 2020 partnership with Ragnar Relay, the largest running relay series in the world. Together they hope to encourage participants to push their limits as part of Ragnar’s active, fun-loving community. Founded in Durango, CO by endurance...
December 20, 2019
Panelists Announced for Women’s Networking Event at 2020 Running USA Industry Conference Presented by Race Roster
Working with the theme “The Courage to Play Big,” the session will focus on women’s dynamic leadership in the running business. Session will also include small group sharing and networking opportunities. (Dec. 20, 2019) – The She.is.beautiful and Running USA teams are thrilled to announce a powerful panel of leaders...
December 20, 2019
Road Runners Club of America Announces Fall 2019 Runner Friendly Communities
Four communities have the “right stuff” of community infrastructure & support plus local government involvement for designation Arlington, VA – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce and welcome its Runner Friendly Community® designations for fall 2019: Belmont, California Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Houston, Texas Williamsburg/James City County, Virginia...
December 19, 2019
Going the distance for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Heroes program celebrates 20 years of raising funds, awareness through fitness MEMPHIS, Tenn. – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of the St. Jude Heroes® program, a nationwide alliance of supporters who help raise funds and awareness for the hospital through fitness events. The...
December 16, 2019
The RunnerBox Heats Up its Offering with New Winter Edition
The RunnerBox, a leader in the endurance gift and subscription industry, has debuted its most anticipated box of the year: The Winter Edition. While the previous Fall edition saw a box almost double the size, the Winter Edition will showcase a fresh new look which includes the introduction of The...
December 10, 2019
The BibRave 100 and MYLAPS Highlight What The Best Races in America Have In Common
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently announced the 2019 edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. With the release of the list, BibRave also published a custom white paper on “What Winners Have In Common,” highlighting...
December 2, 2018
Record-breaking $11.2 million raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® at 17th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - In its biggest year yet, St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+® raised a record $11.2 million for kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. This year, 26,000 participants and 40,000 spectators from across the country and around the world gathered to take part in...
November 20, 2018
Orbiter Race Timing Systems joins Race Director University at the 3-Day Certification Seminar in Naperville
(Naperville, IL. – November 20, 2018) - Race Director University, the first national certification program for race directors, will be joined by Orbiter Race Timing Systems for the 3 Day Seminar, Thursday, November 29 – Saturday, December 1, 2018. Orbiter Timing Systems’ side antenna product uses space age technology to...
November 20, 2018
Orbiter Race Timing Systems joins Race Director University at the 3-Day Certification Seminar in Naperville
(Naperville, IL. – November 20, 2018) - Race Director University, the first national certification program for race directors, will be joined by Orbiter Race Timing Systems for the 3 Day Seminar, Thursday, November 29 – Saturday, December 1, 2018. Orbiter Timing Systems’ side antenna product uses space age technology to...
November 19, 2018
Spreading Holiday Cheer Through Charity
It’s common practice to incorporate some form of charitable giving into race events, and during the winter holiday season, this is an easy way to make your event go deeper than just a race. Here are a few charity ideas to set your race apart. Organize a food or clothing...
November 19, 2018
Spreading Holiday Cheer Through Charity
It’s common practice to incorporate some form of charitable giving into race events, and during the winter holiday season, this is an easy way to make your event go deeper than just a race. Here are a few charity ideas to set your race apart. Organize a food or clothing...
July 26, 2018
New race courses unveiled for 2018 St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – July 26, 2018 – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® announced new courses for all race distances in the 2018 St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+®. The races will take place Saturday, Dec. 1, highlighting some of Memphis’ most well-known landmarks. This year’s event weekend will...
July 11, 2018
Five Lessons Race Directors Can Learn from Warren Buffett
He’s known as the Oracle of Omaha, and oracles, by definition, give wise advice. Warren Buffett is chairman and CEO of Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., a holding company with a stake in some of the most successful and recognizable brands. Think Coca-Cola, GEICO and Apple. He has become a household...
December 4, 2019
Athlete-Approved Email Marketing Tips
You’ve searched the web, you’ve read all the articles, you’ve even gotten advice from other organizations. But who knows what athletes want to see in email correspondence more than the athletes themselves? We talked to IRONMAN World Championship qualifiers to learn what they prefer in their emails, from the cadence...
November 13, 2019
UltrAspire Welcomes Sally McRae to the Elite Athlete Team
Sally McRae is a professional mountain runner and endurance coach from Southern California. As a child she loved being outside and developed her love for competitive sports at a young age. She grew up in gymnastics, soccer, and running but it wasn’t until after college that she began to focus...
November 12, 2019
COROS Performance Optimization Device and New Track Running Mode Hit the Market
Tustin, CA, November 12, 2019 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of endurance sports wearables, announced today their first Smart Running Accessory with the addition of the COROS Performance Optimization Device (POD). According to COROS, the POD can be used in tandem with any of their watches to provide even greater...
November 5, 2019
US Trail Running Conference heads to Fayetteville, AR for 2020 event
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the 2020 edition of the industry-leading Conference will be held at Fayetteville, Arkansas, October 21 - 24. The 2019 US Trail Running Conference took place at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park,...
November 3, 2019
ACTIVE Network Announces November Race Director of the Month: Courtney Rayburn
By Jackie Veling Courtney Rayburn is living her dream. Having always wanted to work in the nonprofit space, she is now in her second year as race director for the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, the largest paid fundraising event for any YMCA, anywhere in the world. With almost 25,000 participants...