FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Running USA 2011 Reaches Record Conference Registration Total
Signature industry conference offers something for everybody; inaugural The
Perfect Pitch contest; sold-out Grand Hyatt San Antonio
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - (February 9, 2011) - A registration record of
more than 420 running industry leaders are expected at Running USA 2011:
The Industry Conference, set for February 13-15 at the Grand Hyatt San
Antonio, Texas. Along with keynote speakers such as former HUD Secretary
and San Antonio mayor Henry Cisneros, social gatherings and networking, the
round table and breakout sessions make this annual conference the largest,
"must-attend" event in the sport. This year's theme, reflecting road
running's record-setting growth despite the recession, is "Celebrate
Running, Celebrate Success".
"With record registration, a sold-out host hotel and expo, a terrific slate
of speakers and engaging sessions, the inaugural The Perfect Pitch contest,
our Hall of Champions dinner and live auction, this year's Running USA
conference promises to be our best yet. As we celebrate this great sport at
Running USA 2011, we thank our sponsors and attendees for making it all
possible in the Alamo City," said Susan Weeks, Running USA CEO.
New this year is The Perfect Pitch. This two-part session will feature
semi-final and final rounds of sponsorship pitches by events, companies and
organizations to a panel of industry experts from LIVESTRONG, Brooks, ASICS
and YAVAY - professionals who review sponsorship proposals every day. The
six selected semi-finalists are Big Sur International Marathon, Fetal Hope
Foundation, New York Road Runners, RaceMates, Virtual Race Bags and Wine
Country Half Marathon Series, who will be vying for $4000 and bragging
rights. Conference attendees will help decide the overall winner.
Presenting sponsors of Running USA 2011 are Active.com, Ashworth Awards and
Leslie Jordan, Inc. Breakout sessions and 8 round tables will center on
three learning tracks: business, self-help best practices and youth.
SPECIAL EVENTS
* Opening reception sponsored by MapMyRun.com - Sunday, Feb 13
* Trailblazer Luncheon & Award presented by Women's Running Magazine -
Monday, Feb 14
* Cocktail reception presented by Leslie Jordan, Inc. - Monday, Feb 14
* Running USA Hall of Champions Dinner & Auction - Monday, Feb 14
* Allan Steinfeld Development Award - Monday, Feb 14
* Leadership Luncheon sponsored by Ashworth Awards - Tuesday, Feb 15
* Exhibitor & sponsor expo
* Morning runs along San Antonio's beautiful Riverwalk
* San Antonio Riverwalk dine around - Tuesday, Feb 15
Register today for Running USA 2011. The conference rate of $599 for
Running USA members / $799 non-members is available until Friday, February
11, 2011; on-site registration is $639 / $839. For on-line registration,
hotel, travel, schedule, attendee list, auction item list and other
information for Running USA 2011, go to:
http://runningusa.org/programs/conference
About Running USA
Running USA advances, serves, promotes and celebrates the sport of running
as a clearinghouse and resource center and through its popular annual
conference, Running USA wire, Running USA E-News, website, youth fitness
portal RunningRocks.com, widely cited annual marathon, half-marathon and
State of the Sport reports and by supporting athlete development.
Running USA's more than 300 members include road races, race services
companies, running-related media companies and organizations and the
athletic industry.
In March 2010, the non-profit industry organization marked more than a
decade of achievement to build and promote the sport. For more information,
visit: RunningUSA.org or contact Ryan Lamppa at (805) 696-6232 or
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