Running USA has used its collective bargaining power to negotiate the best possible rates for Running USA event production members with the largest music licensing services companies in the nation, ASCAP, BMI, and GMR, saving you both money and time.

If you have live performances or broadcast music during your event, including recording or livestreaming your race, you are required to pay a performance rights fee based on the estimated number of participants in your event.

If you have several events throughout the year, you must list each event separately, identifying the event name, date and estimated number or participants and pay the associated fee per each event.

Fee schedules vary between the three license providers and discounts also vary based on total number of participants. Discounts of up to 50% in some cases are available if licensing as a Running USA member. Fee schedules are below and include a processing fee.

Running USA will provide a music licensing refund of 50% within 30 days of any event cancellation with written proof of cancellation. There will be no refunds offered after 30 days of cancellation.

Get started now by selecting the certification that is right for you. Then fill out the form to begin the purchase process.

ASCAP Price (per event)

Event Size (participants) Member Price
<1,000 $113
1,000-2,500 $196
2,501-5,000 $283
5,001-10,000 $402
10,001-20,000 $556
20,001-30,000 $654
30,000+ $845

BMI Price (per event)

Event Size (participants) Member Price
<1,500 $155
1,501-3,000 $361
3,001-4,500 $623
4,501-6,000 $860
6,001-7,500 $1,133
7,501-10,000 $1,421
10,001-19,999 $1,852
20,000-50,000 $4,365

GMR Price (per event)

Event Size (participants) Member Price
<1,000 $129
1,000-5,000 $308
5,001-10,000 $602
10,001-20,000 $900
20,001-30,000 $1,194
30,000+ $2,945

ASCAP, BMI and GMR Purchasing

As a Running USA member, you receive special discount pricing on ASCAP, BMI and GMR certification. Please fill out the form below with all of the necessary information. From there, we will calculate your total amount owed and send you a final invoice to pay. With ASCAP, BMI and GMR certification, your event can play all music legally and you can focus on putting on the best race possible.

 

Music licensing FAQs

Q. I’ve never paid for a music license in the past, why now?

A.If you are playing music beyond a normal circle of friends and family, you are violating U.S. Copyright Law and your event is considered a public performance. You are thus required to purchase rights to that music. ASCAP, BMI and GMR are the leading music rights companies.

Q. Who are ASCAP, BMI and GMR?

A. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music Inc., and Global Music Rights (GMR), are the leading performing rights organizations in the nation. They have joined forces to ensure their members (musicians and record labels) obtain fair compensation for the public performance of their members’ works.

Q. My event pays licensing fees direct, why should I pay Running USA?

A. Running USA has negotiated discounted license fees and can help save you time and money. You can register all of your events in one easy location and pay one time. Savings to members that purchase a music license range from 15% up to as much as 50% what an organization would pay on the open market.

 

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