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Universal Sports, WTC Sign Broadcast Deal
Ironman.com
Sports broadcaster Universal Sports has signed a multi-year broadcast and digital media agreement with the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), the owner and organizer of Ironman and Ironman 70.3 event brands. Universal Sports now joins NBC Sports as the exclusive U.S. television broadcasters for key WTC events through 2013, including the Ford Ironman World Championship from Kailua-Kona, HI and the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 from Clearwater, FL. More WTC Launches Anti-Doping Program Comrades Marathon Expects 20K Runners for 85th Race
SouthAfrica.info
South Africa's Comrades Marathon, which celebrates its 85th anniversary on May 30, 2010, anticipates a field of 20 000 runners for the 89.17 kilometer race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. More
2009 Falmouth Road Race Breaks Fundraising Record
Falmouthroadrace.com
The CIGNA Falmouth Road Race broke its fund-raising record by more than $100,000 at this year's 37th running, raising $1.41 million for the 68 groups it supports with its Numbers-for-Nonprofits program. This year's top fundraiser was Dana-Farber Cancer Institute of Boston, with more than $192,000, followed by Compassionate Care ALS of North Falmouth, which raised $177,000, and Children's Hospital Boston at $121,000. More
Santa Monica Wants Los Angeles Marathon Finish Line
Santa Monica Daily Press
Responding to the request of the Santa Monica City Council that an ending point in its city be considered for the Los Angeles Marathon, race officials have reportedly begun exploring the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard as a possible candidate after proposing in July to finish the race in Venice just steps from the city border. More
Augusta Looks to Benefit from Hosting Ironman 70.3
Metro Spirit
The Georgia city best known for hosting golf major, The Masters, is looking for the first Ironman Augusta 70.3 triathlon to further promote the community as a host city for sporting events. More
Study Reports RnR Seattle Created $30.8M Impact
Running USA Wire
The summer's inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon produced an economic impact of $30.8 million, according to a third party study conducted by San Diego State University study. Presented at the Seattle Sports Commission board meeting, the report showed that the event generated 12,223 hotel room nights and more than $1.8 million in new tax revenue and other tourism-related fees collected by local municipalities. The race attracted an estimated total of 12,076 participants from out of town and 16,353 total visitors. More
Kiwami to Sponsor Triathlon Canada's Elite Teams
RunnersWeb.com
Kiwami has announced a sponsor partnership with Triathlon Canada through to the end of 2012. Triathlon Canada's elite teams will race in Kiwami racewear for all remaining ITU World Championship events in 2009, beginning with this week's Triathlon World Championships in Australia. More
Top Indian Triathlete Signs Deal with Timex
Press Trust of India
Top Indian Ironman triathlete Anuradha Vaidyanathan has signed her first major sponsorship deal with Timex. "This is my first major sponsorship deal and I hope this will help me to improve my performance in the years to come," the Bangalore-based athlete said. MoreLehigh County Bike Race Adds Time TrialThe Reporter
The addition of a time-trial stage in Allentown has made the Univest Grand Prix a two-stage event. Before an international field of professional and amateur bicyclists compete in a 100-mile road race on Saturday, approximately 25 teams will compete against the clock Friday in the Lehigh County city. According to Joe McDermott, a spokesperson for Sparta Cycling, the race's organizer, the fastest performer from Friday's 7.2-mile sprint will wear the yellow jersy during Saturday's event. More
Twin Cities Marathon Pleased with 2009 Sponsorship
Reuters
Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. has announced that sponsorship support for October 2-4 events has remained strong. Led by marathon title sponsor Medtronic, more than 40 companies have signed on to support the 2009 marathon activities. More |
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Newsmakers |
Katherine Switzer, long-time speaker, author and running event television commentor, will be the featured speaker at the October 22 Girls Inc. of Delaware educational summit to mark the 37th anniversary of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. |
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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.
(September 17, 2009, 2 p.m. eastern)
IEG's William Chipps leads this seminar on reporting delieverables to sponsors in ways that improve the value of the information.
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).
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