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Webinar: Strava × Runna: What the Acquisition Means for Running Events
Join representatives from Strava and Runna for an inside look at their recent acquisition and what it unlocks for race directors and event marketers. In this fast-paced session, they’ll share product highlights, new training and engagement tools for participants, and fresh opportunities for data insights, partnerships, and revenue. Perfect for events of all sizes looking to boost athlete experience and loyalty ahead of 2026.
You’ll learn: how the platforms will integrate, what features are coming for events, and practical ways to activate the Strava × Runna ecosystem on race day and year-round.
Presenters:
Melanie Jarrett, Director, Athlete and Community Partnerships, Strava
Katie Goble, Head of Partnerships and Marketing Lead, Runna
5 Questions with Bill Johnston, President and Founder of Recover Brands
Running USA's Leah Etling sat down with Bill Johnston, Founder of Recover Brands, to talk about how his company is redefining sustainability in the running and outdoor industries. In this video interview, Johnston shares the story behind Recover’s mission to turn plastic bottles into high-performance apparel, the brand’s deep ties to endurance events, and how partnerships with races across the country are helping advance a more circular future for race merchandise and participant gear.
5 Questions with Grisell Laboy of Logistik Events Management
Join us as we sit down with Grisell Laboy of Logistik Event Management, who shares the inspiring story behind the company’s origins and its mission to create unforgettable experiences. In this video, Grisell highlights how Logistik brings Puerto Rico’s vibrant culture and spirit to life through unique, world-class events that honor the island’s traditions while showcasing its modern creativity. From their early beginnings to becoming a leader in event production, you’ll hear firsthand how passion, innovation, and cultural pride drive everything Logistik does.
5 Questions with Morgan Ashworth, COO of Ashworth Awards
Morgan Ashworth, newly named COO of Ashworth Awards, joins Running USA's Leah Etling to discuss stepping into leadership at her family’s legacy brand and what’s next for the company. She also breaks down the biggest challenges shaping the medal and awards industry today, from supply chain pressures to sustainability and design innovation.