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A price increase for the 2025 Industry Conference presented by haku is coming up in 11 days, and today we announced the first round of breakout sessions for this awesome event! Check them out and read more at the link below! The sessions are: ● Risk Assessment for Events – Led by Virginia Brophy Achman, Principal at VPrepared, this session will delve into effective strategies for identifying and managing risks associated with event planning and execution. ● Integrating Participant Advocacy into Customer Service – Astrid Grimes, Manager of Customer Service at Chicago Event Management, will guide participants on how to seamlessly blend advocacy and customer service to enhance participant experiences. ● How to Attract and Keep Sponsors with the Help of Data – Francis Dumais, Managing Partner & Co-founder of Elevent, will present on leveraging data to attract and retain valuable event partners and sponsors. ● Leadership as a Marathon: How to Plan, Train, Adapt, and Sustain Yourself as a Leader – Dr. Meg Hancock, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sport Administration at the University of Louisville, will offer strategies for sustained leadership in the dynamic environment of the running industry. ● Mental Health for Running Industry Professionals – Kate O’Bryan, Director of Mental Health & Performance at University of Louisville Athletics, will address the crucial topic of mental health support for industry professionals. ● Inspiring the Next Generation: Effectively Integrating Youth Events – Wendy Wheless, CEO of Marathon Kids / Austin Runners Club, will share insights on successfully incorporating youth events into broader running programs. Join us in Louisville, Feb. 2-4, 2025 for the world's largest and best B2B running conference!

Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego’s largest nighttime Halloween event, is stepping up its annual spooky celebration with the introduction of its inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K running and walking event through its Halloween décor and attractions before the park opens to guests. Spectrum Sports Management, Inc. is organizing the event.

The Carlsbad 5000, the internationally renowned road race known as the “World’s Fastest 5K,” announced a new partnership with the MEB Foundation as its official charity partner. This five-year agreement, beginning in 2025, will bring together two organizations dedicated to promoting health, education, and fitness for youth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwqMd9vW

Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) welcomes Runna as the featured training app partner for HMF Events, including CT’s premier race, the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon on October 19, 2024. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gg7FUjFm

Since 2009, Hal Sports of Colorado has produced the four-decade old Run Denver Race Series and each year, it exceeds the previous season. The 2024-25 series will be no exception. This season, HAL Sports introduces its partnership with Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii.

New York Road Runners, the nonprofit that produces the TCS New York City Marathon and 60 adult and youth races annually, with ABC7/WABC-TV and ESPN today announced a landmark broadcast deal marking the network’s first-ever, year-round exclusive broadcast partnership.

Tomorrow, Aug. 27, don't miss one of our most-anticipated Running USA webinars of the year to date. Hear directly from four race leaders whose events saw an impressive 20% or more increase in participation from 2023 to 2024. Learn from the panel the strategies and insights that fueled their success. Walk away with actionable next steps and tips you can apply to your next event. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWf9gig6

In a significant expansion of its long-term partnership with Motiv Sports, Sports Basement, a leading specialty sporting goods retailer, has been named the Official Specialty Retailer for both the Long Beach Marathon and the Surf City 10 this fall. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpZSWREQ

ArkansasRunner.com is excited to announce an open invitation to all local race organizers and running enthusiasts to join our family. As Arkansas’ premier online hub dedicated to promoting running events across the state, we invite you to add your race today and help foster a vibrant running community.

Boulderthon® has announced Cheribundi, founded and headquartered in Boulder, as its new 10K title sponsor ahead of the 2024 event taking place Sept. 29.