2025 Membership Updates: FAQ

Running USA has added new member benefits to all six tiers of membership. Please see the member tier charts for more details. Some examples include:

– Professional services such as human resources, public relations and marketing

– Quarterly group virtual meetings for industry professional groups

– Extended member rates for the Running Industry Conference

– Expanded receptions and meetups at events

– Certification programs

The new membership tiers will take effect on April 1, 2025 and the legacy membership levels will no longer be available for new or renewing members. Since Running USA membership is done on a rolling basis, the legacy membership tiers will remain in effect until the end of each member’s billing cycle. For example, a membership purchased or renewed on March 20, 2025 will not convert to the new membership tiers until March 20, 2026.

The list of new benefits is available here: https://www.runningusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Tiers-final.pdf

Memberships will expire or automatically renew (if that option was selected during purchase) one year after an organization initially purchased or renewed the membership.

Prior to your renewal or expiration date, Running USA will contact your designated account administrator to update your membership tier. If no update is made and the account is set for automatic renewal, your membership will automatically renew at the closest associated tier.

Every member will be given ample opportunity to choose the tier to which they upgrade. However, if no choice is made and the membership is set to automatically renew, the following upgrades will be made by the system:

2024-2025 Membership Level
Standard Event

New 2025-2026 Membership Level
Silver

2024-2025 Membership Level
Multiple Event/Vendor

New 2025-2026 Membership Level
Gold

2024-2025 Membership Level
Contributing

New 2025-2026 Membership Level
Champion

2024-2025 Membership Level
Foundation

New 2025-2026 Membership Level
Elite

You may upgrade membership tiers during the year by emailing membership@runningusa.org. You will be billed for the price difference. You may only downgrade membership at the time of renewal.

Running USA staff and board members are available and eager to answer any questions you might have. The best way to ensure your question is addressed as soon as possible is by emailing membership@runningusa.org.

The number of individuals on a single membership as well as the number of conference member rate codes provided is based on your membership level. Any additional conference registrations will be at full price. If you would like to add an individual or increase the number of codes you receive, you will need to choose a membership tier that fits your needs.

The Running Industry Conference presented by haku is open to everyone, including non-members of Running USA. Members receive a rate that is less than the advertised registration price. The member rate is based on your membership tier.

Running USA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We serve event organizers, vendors and brands of all sizes including large event companies, family-owned business, nonprofits and for-profit organizations. The membership pricing is meant to accommodate all and there is not any designated rates for nonprofit organizations.

Yes. You can add or replace individuals inside your member account. Reach out to membership@runningusa.org for help.

Membership fees are charged annually.

Make sure your email in the account is correct so you receive notices – you can login or request a password reset here: https://www.runningusa.org/my-account/