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Interest in Minimalist Shoes Inspires Innovation
New York Times
Interest by some runners in less footwear has inspired some innovative footwear. Upstart companies like Vibram, Feelmax and Terra Plana are challenging the running-shoe status quo with thin-sole designs meant to combine the benefits of going barefoot with a layer of protection. The move toward minimalism could have a significant impact on not only running shoes but also on the broader $17 billion sports shoe market. More
ASICS Surveys European Runners on Reasons to Run
SportsOneSource
According to a survey commissioned by ASICS of 3,500 runners in seven European countries, 54% said they run for fitness while 40% claimed they ran to lose weight. Thirty four percent said declared they do it for fun and 35% as a means of stress-relief. Executed by the research institute Synovate, ASICS' 'Reasons to Run' research asked more than 3,500 runners in seven European countries to reveal the 'why?' behind their actions, making it the biggest study of its kind. More
B of A Chicago Marathon Launches New CampaignsReutersThe Bank of America Chicago Marathon this week launched its first digital fundraising program, further extending the race's annual philanthropic impact of generating $10 million for local,national and global charities. The marathon also introduced new advertising featuring 2009 race participants as well as results of a 2008 event economic impact study. More
Students Run LA to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Reuters
Students Run Los Angeles, an after-school program program that each year prepares an average of 3,000 at-risk secondary school students to complete the Los Angeles Marathon, will commemorate 20 years of community service this next week. The celebration will mark the organization's legacy of helping students develop discipline, discover positive health habits and grow self-esteem through completing a rigorous 10-month physical fitness program. More
Pittsburgh Marathon Boosts Local Economy
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh Marathon, which returned to the city in May after a five-year hiatus, generated $21.6 million for the Pittsburgh regional economy through direct and indirect spending, according to an independent marketing research firm. More
Run Wild Racing Expands Race Series to Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review
Columbus, OH-based Run Wild Racing has announced that it is expanding its half-marathon series to Pittsburgh with the new MedExpress Spirit of Pittsburgh Half Marathon. The race will take place on November 1, beginning and ending in the SouthSide Works. Run Wild CEO and race director Doug Grout said it will be a fairly flat, fast course that will cross four bridges and encompass some of the city's best scenery. More
Legal Dispute Threatens Future of Australian Marathon
ABC News
The future of the Canberra Marathon is up in the air because of a serious rift between the runners and the company which organises the event. Cundy Sports Marketing has lodged documents with the Federal Court asking for orders recognising its rights to the event. The move has come after the ACT Cross Country Club moved to terminate the agreement before next year's event. MoreGreen Bay Marathon Raises $71K for Local CharitiesGreen Bay Press Gazette
Three area charities have nearly $71,000 in donations from the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon to continue to provide vital services to the community The Salvation Army of Brown County, the Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay and Cerebral Palsy Inc. each received $20,000 on Thursday in front of an audience of about 20 Cellcom employees, fundraisers and charity representatives at Cellcom's retail office in De Pere. The remaining $10,835.27 was collected months earlier from specified donations from individual fundraisers. More
West Virginia Race Committee Votes to Keep Distance
Charleston Gazette
The Charleston Distance Run will continue its tradition as a 15-mile race. After considering a proposal to change the distance to a half-marathon, the distance run committee voted last week to uphold the 15 miles for the 2010 race. MoreEugene Marathon to Sponsor College XC League Meet
OregonLive.com
The Eugene Marathon will be the presenting sponsor of the 2009 Cascade Collegiate Conference Cross Country Championships. The CCC Championships, featuring NAIA student-athletes from Oregon, Washington and Idaho, are slated for November 7 at historic Dorris Ranch in Springfield, OR. The meet will be hosted for the first time by CCC member Northwest Christian University. More |
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Newsmakers |
Dave Jewell has been hired by Zoot Sports to be the company's footwear category manager. Jewell comes to Zoot Sports from adidas. He also previously led the footwear business for Road Runner Sports. |
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Conferences |
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(November 5-7, 2009)
Annual conference in Hollywood, FL.
(November 7, 2009)
Third annual symposium in Marathon, Greece
The Running Event
(November 9-12, 2009) Conference and expo for the running specialty store community in Austin, TX.
(December 2-6, 2009)
Annual meeting of the sport's governing body in Indianapolis, IN.
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Online Seminars |
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Bart Yasso of Runner's World shares his list of the top 10 best plans to make your event a success, as well as the top 10 worst mistakes you can make (and what you can do better).
(September 16, 2009, Noon eastern)
Kristine Smith of Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. leads this seminar on creating and managing your relationships with the media.
Organization: Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council
(September 16, 2009, 1:30 p.m. eastern)
Jeff Shuck of Event 360 leads this teleconference in the Run Walk Ride Masters Series.
Selling More Sponsorship
Organization: IEG, LLC (Available through October 31, 2009) IEG's flagship training seminar on the fundamentals of selling sponsorship-updated with additional information to help address the economic situation faced by prospective partners. A Practical Guide to New Media
Organization: Road Race Management (October 7, 2009, 1:00 p.m. eastern)
Jimmy Hendricks of Artistic Hub leads this seminar on using new media to benefit events. |
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Career Opportunities |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen at a small health charity in Surrey, England for an Events Manager. The Events Manager will manage, organise and implement plans and initiatives for the portfolio of running events the charity is currently involved in. These events include The London Marathon, Great North Run, British 10k, London Triathlon etc.In this role you will plan, organise and support the involvement of the charity and their participants in the events, source and manage volunteers and staff support at the events as well as developing the runners network in order to increase their level of support and to integrate them into other events.You will also produce regular communication (eg newsletters for each event), ensure delivery of sponsorship income and line managing an events assistant.).
Sponsorship Manager
Company: Ironman
The World Triathlon Corporation, owners of the Ironman, Iron Girl and Iron Kids brands and event series is recruiting for a Sponsorship Manager. Responsible for managing local, regional and national sponsorship sales - as well as coordinating international sponsorship opportunities. This position will be based either in New York or at our headquarters in Tampa, Florida. We need a candidate with at least 5 years of sponsorship sales experience who can directly generate national sponsorship sales, as well as manage a small team of others who sell local and regional sponsorships. Salary TBD based upon a candidates experience and abilities. Submit resume and cover letter to resume@ironman.com.
Sponsorship SalesCompany: Red Rock Company, Inc. Sponsorship sales position for an event promotion company that hosts a series of triathlons in Arizona and Mexico as well as a national 5K running race series. The triathlon series includes 5 events and the 5K running event series is expected to include 14-16 events nationally in 2010. Primary responsibilities include procurement of cash and in-kind sponsorships for the events individually and collectively as two series. Initially this will be a part time, commission based position. Commissions will be based at 20% of cash sponsorship contracts and 10% of in-kind sponsorship contracts at time of receipt. | |
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