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RnR Las Vegas Moves to Sunday Night Start
PR Newswire
The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series has announced the first ever nighttime start for the 2011 Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon to Benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. Runners will span across all eight lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard on Sunday night, December 4. The marathon will begin at 4 pm and the half-marathon will start at dusk, approximately 5:30 pm. Each race will have a limited capacity of entrants and an enforced time limit to complete the distance. More
Competitor Group Creates Event Hub Race Services Division
USA Track & Field CEO Search Moves Toward Final Interviews
USATF USA Track & Field's search for its next CEO will conclude with a round of final candidate interviews, the USATF Board of Directors announced Monday. The full USATF board met over the weekend to discuss the final stages of a CEO search that began late last year and has employed the efforts of the board's search committee and an executive search firm. More |
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Boston Marathon Adds Third Wave to Start
Boston Athletic Association
The B.A.A. will employ a third wave for the start of the 2011 Boston Marathon, with the idea of creating a more efficient and improved running experience for participants in the 115th edition of the world's oldest marathon. Working in cooperation with the Town of Hopkinton and the Hopkinton Marathon Committee, the B.A.A. will institute three waves of mass participatory starters. Each wave will include approximately 9,000 official entrants. More
Gate River Run Expects Partnership with Title Sponsor to Continue
The Florida Times-Union
The current title sponsorship deal between Gate Petroleum Co. and the River Run expires after this year. But both Herb Peyton, Gate president and race director Doug Alred said they are confident the agreement will be renewed. We're going to continue to support it and back it," Peyton said. "We don't make money on the River Run; it costs us money. But we think it's a great event for Jacksonville, and we are very proud to be part of it." Gate Petroleum has been the title sponsor of the 15K race for 19 years. More
Subaru to Sponsor Down & Dirty Mud Run Series
MESP, Inc.
MESP, Inc. has announced a multi-year partnership with Subaru of America, Inc. as the presenting sponsor of the Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run Series, held annually in nine cities across the nation. Subaru will be the official automobile partner for the series. More
Longo Toyota to Co-Sponsor Nautica Malibu Triathlon
USA Cycling Releases 2011 Mountain Bike Challenge Race Schedule
Cycling News
USA Cycling revealed the complete calendar for its 2011 American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC) last Friday. AMBC cross country events will serve as qualifiers for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross Country National Championships, on July 14-17 in Sun Valley, ID. More
Pacific Sports to Organize New Oregon Triathlon
The Register-Guard
Eugene city officials announced Tuesday that the Eugene area will get its own triathlon this summer. Triathlon Eugene the Oregon Challenge will be held August 28 at Fern Ridge Lake - the first known major triathlon to be held in Lane County. "Eugene has an incredible sports culture," said Jack Caress, president and CEO of Anaheim, CA-based Pacific Sports LLC, which will put on the triathlon, amid hopes it will emerge as a well-known annual event that can draw hundreds to the area. More
OC Marathon Changes Course to Avoid Endangered Birds
Daily Pilot
The 2011 OC Marathon course will not use Back Bay Drive in order to protect endangered birds that live there, a race spokesman said Tuesday. Marathon organizers have eliminated the road that hugs the eastern shore of Upper Newport Bay in response to concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Fish and Game about the welfare of endangered species of birds that inhabit the area. These include the light-footed clapper rail and the California gnatcatcher. More
Investment Firm Buys Majority Stake in Activewear Company Vomax
Just-Style.com
Investment firm Triton Systems Inc has bought a majority stake in activewear maker Vomax, which it hopes to use as the springboard to take its Asset antimicrobial, water repellent and stain resistant coatings to the retail market. Vomax produces clothing imprinted with custom and licensed graphics for the cycling, nordic, triathlon and running markets. Vomax will continue to be based in Northhampton, MA. More
TransRockies Launches New Bike, Trail Running Event
Outside PR
TransRockies Inc. is launching a new event, Rundles' Revenge, a two-day mountain bike and trail running event that will take place June 25-26 at the Canmore Nordic Centre in Alberta, Canada. Distances are 50K and 100K for the bike rides and 25K and 50K for the trail runs. More |
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Utah's Snowbasin Resort to Host XTERRA Championships
UtahBusiness.com
The 2011 XTERRA Trail Run National Championship is moving to Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, UT, on September 25. The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals will be held one day after the XTERRA USA Championship of off-road triathlon. According to Jeff Robbins, president and CEO of the Utah Sports Commission, "With Snowbasin hosting the XTERRA Trail Run Nationals on the same weekend as the off-road triathlon nationals, it is estimated the combined events will generate approximately $4 million to Utah's economy and generate media exposure of between $3 million to $4 million. More
Pittsburgh Marathon Offers Incentives for Olympic Trials Qualifiers
PR Newswire
The Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon announced yesterday that it will offer special incentives and pacers to encourage Olympic hopefuls to run the May 15 race. A cash award of $1500 plus prizes and travel expenses will go to the top American male and female who achieves their first "A" qualifying time for the 2012 Olympic Trials in Houston. Awards of $1250 in value are offered for the second and third place "A" qualifiers, and all first-time "A" and "B" qualifiers will receive a minimum of a $500 cash incentive, in addition to being eligible for the overall race prize purse. More
Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Moves Start, Finish to North Coast Harbor
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The 34th annual Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon on May 15 will start and finish in the North Coast Harbor near Cleveland Browns Stadium, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center. Construction of the new Medical Mart downtown forced the course changes. More
Bix 7 Honors Runner, Volunteer with New Award
Quad-City Times
Quad-City Times Bix 7 executive race director Ed Froehlich announced yesterday that the race would include a new award named in honor of popular Bix runner and volunteer Eloise Caldwell. The Caldwell Trophy will go to the top female finisher from the Quad-Cities in the race. Caldwell, who was one of just three women to run in the inaugural Bix race in 1975, said she was "shocked and surprised" to learn she was being honored. More
Aspen to Host Two New Trail Marathons This Summer
Aspen Daily News
The Aspen, CO area, which previously had no marathons, will host two this summer. The Aspen Valley Marathon, scheduled for July 9, will take place on the Rio Grande Trail between Herron Park in Aspen and Lions Park in Basalt. There will also be a half marathon starting in Woody Creek, organizer Kat Fitzgerald said. The Aspen Backcountry Marathon will take place on August 27, and will "showcase some of Aspen's most coveted trails while challenging even the well-trained athletes," according to a press release from Aspen Parks and Recreation, which is organizing the run. More
Multisports Events Creates New Utah Mountain Bike Event
Multisports Events, a division of Multisports.com, announced today the creation of Fire Road Cycling a new off-road cycling experience that will take place in Cedar City, UT on July 9. The event will include a two day expo at Main Street Park in downtown Cedar City and features courses of 25km, 60km, and 100km in distance, all on improved dirt roads, offering riders the opportunity to experience the beauty of southwest Utah has to offer. More |
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Newsmakers | |
Kevin Burnette has been hired as vice president of sales for Panache Cyclewear. Burnette comes from Competitor Group where he led endemic sales for all media and event properties including VeloNews, Triathlete, Inside Triathlon and Competitor print and online titles, and the Rock 'n Roll marathon series. Burnette will manage the continued growth and development of all the company's sales channels including custom apparel, specialty retail and online.
Jimmy Carnes, the former University of Florida track coach who with Marty Liquori created the Athletic Attic chain of running specialty stores, died on March 5 at age 76. Among his many accomplishments, he founded the Florida Track Club which included top distance runners Frank Shorter, Jack Bacheler and Jeff Galloway. More |
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Conferences |
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
Open Water Safety Conference
(March 18-20, 2011)
The conference brings together open water and triathlon event directors, and event competitors to discuss the best practices and case studies in risk management and open water event safety. At the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel. 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
Road Runners Club of America National Convention
(May 12-15, 2011)
53rd annual convention of the RRCA in Fredericksburg, VA. More |
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Online Seminars |
Essentials for Measuring Sponsorship's Return on Investment
Organization: IEG, LLC
(March 24, 2 p.m. eastern)
Why should sponsors spend money if they can't derive quantifiable results? This webinar teaches properties and sponsors the essential methods for determining whether objectives were achieved through sponsorship. More |
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Career Opportunities |
Race Timer
Company: World Triathlon Corporation
Ironman is looking for their next race timer. This is a full time salaried position with benefits. Experience scoring is required. Experience with Championchip and Runscore is preferred. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, large database manipulation within excel, setting up networks at race sites, learning scoring software programming language, and preparing timing chips for use. Ability to learn and adapt to technical programs is a must. In addition to the skills listed here, this person would be expected to handle the stress of race day and maintain composure during intensive scrutiny by athletes and race directors.
Specific duties for the position include managing and processing live data from large complex triathlons, managing a team of 6-8 people during race day and race week, setting up wireless and wired networks, coordinating with various internal and external parties pre and post race, learn and develop various processes related to timing, learn technical programs on the fly, large database management with Excel and Access, significant amount of travel on the weekends and some weekdays from May-October, flexible schedule on race week, and strong customer service skills.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year university, preferably IT related field, experience with large athletic events, ability to learn various detailed processes, ability to problem solve quickly and during non strong analytical skills, ability to plan months ahead and coordinate with multiple parties, strong customer service skills. Please submit word-formatted resume to pat@ironman.com.
Account Manager
Company: Ludus Tours
Ludus Tours, a travel and hospitality company focused on many of the world's biggest and best events, is looking for an account manager. The role will be responsible for managing our existing relationships with clients, including national governing bodies, and other sports groups. Account managers will be responsible for generating at least $500,000 in sales from their existing accounts for our programs in the 2012 London Games and in creating new revenue streams. The position is based in San Diego. More
Technology Guru
Company: Ludus Tours
Ludus Tours, a travel and hospitality company focused on many of the world's biggest and best events, is looking for a Technology Guru with a specialization in Salesforce. We are on the SFDC enterprise license with six users and we are likely to add 2-4 more users within the next six months. We are looking to intergrate the program more into our daily operations and customize it to our specific needs, which include custom field, invoicing, proposals, etc. We also need assistance with general networking, sharing and intergrating best practices technology into our daily operations. This position is based in San Diego. More
Race Timing Manager
Company: Perfect Timing
This position is responsible for all sales, operations and financials for Perfect Timing, a 35 race timing company in Bozeman, MT. You will be the Lead Timer at all races (running, triathlon, ski), using state of the art timing equipment. Complete training is offered. Job requirements: athletic background, personable, detail oriented, familiarity with race timing. For the full job description or to submit your resume, please contact Mark Hughes via email at mark@fastfinishes.net |
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