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2010 ING NYC Marathon Raises $30M for Charity

Crain's New York Business 

The 2010 ING New York City Marathon raised more than $30 million for charity, the biggest haul in the marathon's history, race officials announced Wednesday. Nearly $20 million was for New York City-based programs, said Mary Wittenberg, chief executive of New York Road Runners, which organizes the race. She has been on a campaign to get more local charities involved in the marathon as a way to leverage the event's economic impact throughout the city. More

 

Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Expands 2011 Lineup

Slowtwitch.com

The Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup is expanding to seven events for the 2011 season. The Nautica South Beach Triathlon in Miami and the Capital of Texas Triathlon in Austin have been added to the series, which will start in Miami on April 10. More

 

FINA Delays Start of 2011 10K World Cup Races 

Sporting Life 

World governing body FINA has announced the re-scheduling of the 2011 10 kilometer Swimming World Cup as they continue their investigation into the death of American swimmer Fran Crippen in an open water race in the United Arab Emirates in October.  The first race of the series will be held in April in Santos, Brazil. More

 

Nike Releases Environmental Apparel Design Tool 

Portland Business Journal 

Nike Inc. on Tuesday released to the public a tool to help designers build more sustainable products.  The company spent seven years and $6 million developing the Environmental Apparel Design Tool, a web-based portal that uses a scoring system to rate a product's environmental impact. "This tool is about making it simple for designers to make the most sustainable choices right at the start of the product creation process," Hannah Jones, Nike's vice president of sustainable innovation, said in a news release. More

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Pearl Izumi Sues Slipstream Sports Over Racing Suits

Boulder Daily Camera 

Pearl Izumi has filed a lawsuit against Slipstream Sports -- which manages the Garmin-Transitions pro cycling team -- over a dozen "winged suits" that the technical clothing manufacturer made for the riders. According to the lawsuit, the team refused to return the suits and now has signed with another apparel company. More


Honda LA Marathon Unveils Revised Stadium to the Sea Course

PR Newswire

The Honda LA Marathon has unveiled its 2011 version of its Stadium to the Sea course which adds Chinatown's Dragon Gateway and the Little Tokyo Historic District to the list of landmarks that includes Los Angeles City Hall, Grauman's Chinese Theater, the Capitol Records Building, Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive.  The race starts at Dodger Stadium and finishes in Santa Monica. "We believe this marathon course gives runners a unique opportunity to experience the best of Los Angeles," said LA Marathon LLC chief operating fficer Nick Curl. More

 

London Triathlon Signs Title Sponsorship Deal with Virgin Clubs 

Insidethegames.biz 

A three-year deal to title sponsor the London Triathlon from 2011 has been signed by Virgin Active Health Clubs. The deal,  the value of which has not been disclosed, will mean the event, which is owned by IMG Challenger World, named the Virgin Active London Triathlon. It amplifies the Virgin brand's association with sport being built by its five-year $26 million sponsorship of the London Marathon, with Virgin Money as the lead brand, which started this year. More

 

Competitor Group Rebrands Expo, ESA as endurance Live 

PR Newswire 

Competitor Group has rebranded its TriExpo and Endurance Sports Awards as endurance LIVE, a daylong extravaganza for the active lifestyle consumer, featuring a daytime consumer show and evening awards gala honoring both male and female Triathlete, Runner and Cyclist of the Year.  The San Diego event will be held on January 22. More

 

RunKeeper Mobile App Developer Raises $1.1M in New Funding 

Mass High Tech 

FitnessKeeper Inc., the Boston startup developer of the RunKeeper mobile app, has raised $1.11 million in a funding round led by new backer O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures (OATV), a backer of such web companies as foursquare and bit.ly. FitnessKeeper's mobile application, called RunKeeper, is designed to track runners' performance using the phone's built-in GPS capability. More

 

Revolution3 Signs Kestrel as Series Bike Sponsor 

Xtri.com 

The Revolution3 Triathlon Series has announced that Kestrel Bicycles has agreed to be the bicycle sponsor for the Rev3 series in 2011.  Kestrel Bicycles has been involved in the sport of Triathlon for over 20 years and has actively sponsored events and athletes since their inception in 1986. More

Rev3 Adds Portland Race to 2011 Series

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New Balance to Sponsor Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Race 

RunnersWeb.com 

New Balance has signed a sponsorship deal with Washington, DC's Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile race. The company will serve as a supporting sponsor of the race and presenting sponsor of the virtual training program. The  39th annual race will be held opn April 3. More

 

USAT Nationals Earn FitPlanet Verified Pledge Status 

USA Triathlon 

USA Triathlon has announced that the 2010 USA Triathlon Age Group/Sprint/Elite National Championships has earned the FitPlanet Verified Pledge of Sustainability. Prior to this year's event, USA Triathlon took the FitPlanet Pledge of Sustainability, which "provides event organizers with formal and public recognition for taking steps to become more environmentally responsible." The pledge requires that any event meet a minimum of 10 eco-practices to qualify. More

 

Air Force Marathon Raises Entry Limit 

Dayton Business Journal 

The Air Force Marathon, held annually at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH, will grow by 1,000 runners next year. Col. Amanda Gladney said marathon officials were recently given approval to register 13,000 runners in 2011, up from a limit of 12,000 this year. More 

 

Iron Girl Series Adds Clearwater Half Marathon Race

RunnersWeb.com

Iron Girl has announced the launch of a new half-marathon in Clearwater, FL, in April. The new Iron Girl Clearwater Half-Marathon and 5K Run/Walk will kick off the 2011 Iron Girl Event Series. The half-marathon will replace the 15K option seen last year. More

 

all3sports.com Partners with ITU World Champion 

Xtri.com 

all3sports, Inc. has announced a partnership with ITU Long Course World Champion Tim O'Donnell. all3sports.com will serve as the official triathlon and bicycle retailer for O'Donnell. More 

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Newsmakers  

Chris Fortune, president of Saris Cycling Group, has been elected as the new chairman of the Bikes Belong board of directors.  He replaces outgoing chairman Steve Meineke, president of Raleigh America, whose two-year term had expired. Also Michael Mercuri, vice president of SRAM, was elected as vice chairman, and Nielsen group show director Andy Tompkins was elected secretary and treasurer.

 

Ed Froehlich, the director of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 since 1980, will become the fourth recipient of the Allen Steinfeld Award for lifetime achievement in men's long-distance running. Froehlich will receive the award Saturday at USA Track & Field's annual meeting in Virginia Beach, VA. The award, named for the former director of the New York City Marathon, has been presented annually since 2007. 

 

Mike Ricci of D3 Multisport in Boulder, CO has opened an indoor cycling training facility. The D3 Energy Lab features the CompuTrainer, a virtual training course program and spaces for eight riders.

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Conferences
USA Triathlon Race Director Symposium
(January 14-15, 2011)
Annual symposium for USAT race directors in Colorado Springs. More

Running USA 2011
(February 13-15, 2011)
Annual conference for the running industry in San Antonio. More

Triathlon America Conference
(February 27-March 1, 2011)
Inaugural conference for the triathlon business community in La Jolla, CA.  Includes the Triathlon America Awards Celebration. More

Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference
(March 1-2, 2011)
Charity fundraising through participatory events is the focus of this annual conference in Atlanta.  More 

IEG Sponsorship Conference
(March 13-16, 2011)
Return on Engagement: Sponsorship's Impact on Business is the theme of the 28th conference in Chicago. More

Bicycle Leadership Conference
(April 12-14, 2011)
Annual conference for the bicycle industry presented by the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association.  Held in Monterey, CA in association with the Sea Other Classic. More

USA Triathlon Race Directors Certification
(April 15-16, 2011)
Race Directors certification class in Kansas City, MO.  Class limited to 20. More

Online Seminars
Eight Ways to Add Value to Your Sponsorship Offers
Organization: IEG, LLC
(December 9, 2 p.m. eastern)
Learn the most effective methods to make your packages worth more to sponsors and produce more revenue for your organization. More

Creating Effective Sponsorship Proposals
Organization: IEG, LLC
(December 16, 2 p.m. eastern)
This webinar will teach you how to produce the most effective sales materials, sell benefits, do your homework, present the offer, understand your prospect's motivation, tailor your proposal, and build sales and interactive overlays into each offer. More

Career Opportunities

Independent Sales Representative
Company: FuelBelt, Inc.
 

FuelBelt, Inc., the leader of hydration belts and running accessories to the run and triathlon channels, is looking for an exceptional outside sales representative/agency to manage specialty accounts in the following territory:  CA, AZ, NV, HI.   The ideal candidate would have established contacts in the market, a forward-thinking marketing mind, a background in retail presentation and a commitment to account service, events and clinics.  Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.  

Please email your resume and references to susan@fuelbelt.com.

 

Director of Operations and Development
Company: Pacific Sports LLC

 

Pacific Sports LLC is a premier sports consultation firm, dedicated to the management of top-notch multi-sport events all around the nation including triathlons, marathons, and cycling events. The appropriate individual need to have a minimum of 2-3 years in event management and be experienced with the management of client, sponsor, and permitting agencies.  Pacific Sports is looking for someone who can immediately spearhead the management and development of event operations plans while also identifying new business and working closely with major sponsors.  This is a full-time position reporting to the President.  Salary and Education: Commensurate with experience of the individual.  A bachelor's degree is required. Benefits: Salaried FT Exempt position with a comprehensive medical/dental.  Apply: If interested and qualified, please e-mail your resume and salary requirements to kylee@pacificsportsllc.com. Applicant should be available by no later than December 15, and willing and able to move to Orange County, CA.

 

Marketing and Event Coordinator

Company: Pacific Sports LLC 

 

Pacific Sports is seeking an experienced part or full-time event coordinator to assist in the planning and production of its events. Based in Anaheim, CA, Pacific Sports currently produces 10-12 events a year, including running events, triathlons and cycling events. We are seeking someone who wants to be an integral part of our small but fast-growing business. Candidate must be energetic, organized and creative.  More

 

National Sales Manager, Sports Retail Channels

Company: Clif Bar 

 

The National Sales Manager is accountable for developing business and affecting the sale of Clif Bar products in the Sports and Sporting Goods classes of trade in keeping with the Company's mission, annual- and long-range business plans and profitability goals.  The Manager is focused on the implementation of annual- and mid-range sales strategies, plans and forecasts, in alignment with merchandising strategies as well as sales and customer service policies and programs.  Working with the VP of Sports Retail, he or she identifies the appropriate customers and verticals (channels) to most profitably and efficiently grow the sales of Clif Bar & Co. products. More

 

Director of Run
Company: Pearl Izumi 

 

This position is the leader of our global Run initiative.  The primary role of the Director of Run is developing and managing the long term (2-5) year strategic sales, distribution, marketing and in-sights to the product creation team for the Pearl Izumi run apparel and footwear business unit.  This person is expected to grow the revenues and profit while establishing Pearl Izumi run in a position of product and brand leadership within the focused category. The Director of Run must research and develop new business initiatives within the run segment and drive a strategy that includes elements of organic growth, alliances and partnerships that align within the run specialty and outdoor apparel & footwear industry. The position oversees the P&L responsibility for the Run division. More

 

Apparel Developer
Company: Zoot Sports

 

K2 Sports is seeking a apparel developer for Zoot Sports who would be responsible for developing run, cycling, swim and triathlon apparel from design phase through production. The apparel developer works directly with the designer, product manager and manufacturers to create, and maintain technical information with regard to product creation from conception through development to production-ready status for all products. More

 

Regional Sales Reps - Northwest/Seattle; Washington, DC

Company: Competitor Group

 

Competitor Group is looking for a self-motivated individuals who are hungry to make a difference in their job and make money. Qualified candidates will be outgoing, goal-oriented and have a passion for endurance sports and the active lifestyle.  In this growth oriented position, you will be fully responsible for all regional sales. Specific responsibilities include selling print and digital advertising for all Competitor Group media properties which include the eleven regional editions of Competitor Magazine and the Competitor Group's subscription titles: Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and VeloNews. You will also sell regional event sponsorships and marketing opportunities for Competitor Group event properties which include the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, Columbia Muddy Buddy Ride + Run Series and the TriRock Triathlon Series. Email your resume and cover letter to:  jobs@competitorgroup.com.

 

Event Director
Company: Ultramax Events 

 

Ultramax Events is an event production and timing company based out of Columbia, MO. Ultramax will chip time and manage over 50 events in 2011.  Ultramax is 100% dedicated to the total event experience and our reputation is very important to us. We are looking to add another high energy event director to our team. This position reports directly to the owner, this is a highly visible, collaborative position which requires multi-tasking, prioritizing responsibilities, strong communication skills, organization and planning and teamwork. This position will supervise and coordinate activities related the owned Ultramax event properties and non-owned contracted events. This position will focus on, but will not be limited to; venue arrangements, county, city, and state event permits, facilities management, event organization, labor management, contract services and ultimately race day management and control. To apply, please send resume, salary requirements and cover letter to Mark Livesay at info@ultramaxtri.com. More

 

Race Director

Company:  Red Rock Company


Red Rock Company is an athletic events production company based in Tempe, Arizona.  In 2011 Red Rock will produce 12-14 triathlon, mountain bike and running events, including the inaugural Red Rock Tri, Rocky Point Triathlon, Flagstaff Barn Burner, Nathan Tempe Tri and Soma Triathlon.  We are seeking an experienced race director with a minimum 3-5 years experience.  Candidates must have experience as director of a minimum of 10 triathlons in established markets, at credible events.  Hours will be flexible and candidates must be willing to relocate to Arizona.  Salary DOE.  Email resume and cover letter to kimo@redrockco.com

 
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