Membership benefits and costs
Mission
Running USA advances the growth and success of the running industry in America.
Purpose and Goals
Running USA is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization devoted to improving the status and experience of distance running and racing in the United States through collective marketing and promotions, information and communications within the industry and to the national media, services to events and industry members, and the development of American world-class stars.It seeks the advancement of the sport and the provision of value to each of its member's events and businesses.
Running USA was formed in 1999 as a joint venture between a coalition of leading road races, race services companies, running-related media companies, the athletic industry and USA Track & Field. The organization is based on the idea that its goals can best be achieved through everyone in the sport working together.
Programs
Running USA works toward its goals with these current programs:
Media and Information Services
- The Running USA wire twice weekly media releases
- Running USA website - www.runningusa.org
- Running USA E-News - weekly industry newsletter
- Personalized media consulting
- Research, statistics and demographics about the sport
Marketing and Promotions
- Distribution of member media releases via Running USA wire
- Promotion of members at major race expos
- Running USA Web Marketplace
- Monthly Marketplace News highlighting member products and services
Supporting the Development of World Class Athletes
- Mammoth Track Club (formerly Team Running USA)
- Team USA Minnesota
Encouraging Runner Participation
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Running USA Race Calendar listing member races
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Information on Running Resources
Education and Networking Opportunities
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Educational seminars at Running USA Annual Conference
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Social gatherings at Running USA Annual Conference and major races
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Regional workshops
Membership Benefits
- Participation in the national promotion of road running to the media, sponsors and the public.
- National media distribution of event releases, features and race reports via the twice weekly Running USA wire.
- Information on the sport via the weekly Running USA E-News newsletter.
- Promotion of your event/business through highlight listing and web page link from the Running USA website, calendar and marketplace.
- Promotion of your new products and/or services through the monthly Running USA Marketplace News newsletter.
- Access to statistical information about the sport via Running USA Road Running Information Center.
- Promotion of your event(s) through event listings on Running USA publications.
- Promotion of your event(s)/business at the Running USA expo display at 15-18 major race expos each year.
- Discount on registration fee for Running USA Annual Conference. 25% discount on registration fee for IEG Annual Sponsorship Conference.
- Discount on new advertising and promotional services on coolrunning.com. Discount on apparel from Racetrackers.
- Opportunity to participate in athlete development program.
- Opportunity to participate in Running USA revenue producing promotion and sampling programs.
- Representation before sport, legislative, regulatory and public policy boards on issues related to the sport of road racing.
- Access to the Running USA information clearinghouse on race related issues.
- Opportunity for networking with other leaders in the sport of road running.
- Receive regular member updates on Running USA programs, activities and policies.
- A voice in determining Running USA programs, activities, policies and structure.
Membership Dues
Dues for a 12-month membership are based on the gross running-related income of the business or event:
Annual Income Dues
$1-$100,000 $250
$100,001-$500,000 $500
$500,001-$1,000,000 $1000
$1,000,001-$1,500,000 $1500
$1,500,001-$2,000,000 $2000
$2,000,001-$3,000,000 $2500
$3,000,001 and over $3500