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Running USA Programs

1. Media and Information Services
  1. The Running USA Wire twice weekly media releases
  2. Running USA Web Site – www.runningusa.org
  3. Running USA E-News – weekly industry newsletter
  4. Personalized media consulting
  5. Research – statistics and demographics about the sport

2. Marketing and Promotions

  1. Distribution of member media releases via Running USA Wire
  2. Promotion of members at major race expos
  3. Running USA Web Marketplace
  4. Product sampling and joint marketing efforts.

3. Supporting the Development of World Class Athletes

  1. Team Running USA Athlete Development Program

4. Encouraging Runner Participation

  1. National Runner Rankings on Running USA Web Site
  2. National Race Calendar
  3. Information on Running Resources

5. Education and Networking Opportunities

  1. Educational Seminars at Running USA Annual Conference
  2. Social gatherings at Running USA Annual Conference and major races

Membership Benefits Include:
  • 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(s)/business through highlight listing and web page link from the Running USA web page’s calendar and marketplace.
  • 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 8-10 major race expos each year.
  • Discount on registration fee for Running USA Annual Conference.
  • Opportunity to participate in Running USA’s Team USA Distance Running program.
  • Opportunity to participate in Running USA’s revenue producing promotion and sampling programs.
  • Representation before sport, legislative, regulatory, and public policy boards on issues related to the sport of road racing.
  • Opportunity to post event information, releases, and features on the Running USA web site’s Media Center.
  • Access to Running USA’s 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’s programs, activities, policies, and structure.
  • Access to statistical information about the sport via the Road Running Information Center.
  • There are four membership levels based upon the size of the business or event:
Membership Categories:

Platinum members - $3500
Events and clubs with more than 12,000 finishers
Manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, associations, media, and other businesses with annual sales of more than $5 million to the running industry

Gold Members - $2000
Events and clubs with more than 6,001-12,000 finishers
Manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, associations, media, and other businesses with annual sales of $3 million-$5 million to the running industry

Silver Members - $1000
Events and clubs with 2,500-6,000 finishers
Manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, associations, media, and other businesses with annual sales of $1 million-$3 million to the running industry

Bronze Members - $350
Event and clubs with less than 2,500 finishers
Manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, associations, media, and other businesses with annual sales of less than $1 million to the running industry
Industry professionals including manufacture representatives, coaches and trainers, agents, public relations and marketing representatives.