Member Benefits

Since 1999, our mission has been to advance and grow the running industry. Through educational initiatives, industry research, events, networking opportunities, media relations and a host of other avenues, we’ve continued to expand our mission, while helping the hundreds of Running USA members manage and develop their races and businesses.

Annual Membership is offered at three tiered levels (Foundation, Contributing & Basic):

Effective July 15, 2022:

	FOUNDATION	CONTRIBUTING	BASIC (2+ EVENTS & VENDORS)	BASIC (SINGLE EVENT)
Discounted Registrations for the Annual Running USA Industry Conference ($200 off)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Up to 2	Up to 2
Company Listing & Access to Running USA Member Directory	✓	✓	✓	✓
Discount on ASCAP, BMI & GMR Event Music Licensing	✓	✓	✓	✓
Discount on Event Liability & Cancellation Insurance	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi-Channel Press Release Distribution	Unlimited	Unlimited	4 Included; $75 ea add’l	4 Included; $75 ea add’l
Job Postings on Running USA Website & Newsletters	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 Included; $100 ea add’l	1 Included; $100 ea add’l
Access to Members Only Contact Library, including the Global Runner Survey, Webinars, White Papers, Best Practices, Interviews with Industry Experts & More	All included	All included	50% Discount on All	50% Discount on All
*Constant Contact* Partner Discount (30% off subscription)	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to Revenue Sharing Hotel & Travel Program through *HotelPlanner* Partner Discount	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to Employee Discount Program through *Working Advantage*	✓	✓	✓	✓
Member Pricing for Expo at Annual Running USA Industry Conference	✓	✓	✓
On-Site Event Support from Running USA Staff (as requested & with budget approval)	✓
Opportunity to Provide a Discounted Service/Offer to Running USA Members	✓
Co-Branded Content Piece with Running USA per year	✓
Featured Story or Profile on Running USA Website and Marketing Channels	✓
Top Prioritization of Press Releases across Website, Newsletters and Social Media	✓
Featured Recognition on Running USA Website	✓
Featured Recognition at Annual Running USA Industry Conference	✓
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE	$3,500	$1,500	$675	$425

Select Your Membership

Foundation Member

$3,500

year

See table above for complete list of benefits

Purchase

Contributing Member

$1,500

year

See table above for complete list of benefits

Purchase

Basic Member (2+ Events & Vendors)

$675

year

See table above for complete list of benefits

Purchase

Basic Member (Single Event)

$425

year

See table above for complete list of benefits

Purchase

Benefits & Discounts

Discounted GMR, ASCAP and BMI music licensing

Discounted event liability and cancellation insurance

Multi-channel press release news distribution

Access to members-only content library

Member pricing at Running USA Industry Conference

30% discount on Constant Contact

….and more!

Membership FAQ

Your membership will last for one (1) year from the date that it is activated. Memberships can be purchased through the Running USA website, and can be set up to renew each year.

Memberships are associated with the member company, not individuals. If you move to a different company, your membership can’t transfer with you.

Great! You can contact Nicole, our Membership Development Director, at nicole@runningusa.org, and she will be able to help you!

Our Membership Development Director, Nicole Sparrow, can help! Reach out to her at nicole@runningusa.org, or at 804-484-0699.

We love it when our members utilize their benefits! To share a press release or a job posting, please reach out to Leah Etling, Marketing and Communications Director, at leah@runningusa.org.

All members are eligible to receive a discount on the annual Industry Conference (Basic Level member discounts are limited). After joining, you will receive customized conference discount codes via email.

If you are a current member, you can access your benefits by logging into your account and accessing your Member Portal! Click here to log in: https://www.runningusa.org/my-account/

Yes, Running USA offers highly competitive rates for event cancellation and liability/participant accident policies through our partner, Nicholas Hill Group. Policies for virtual events are also available. Learn more at: http://www.nicholashillgroup.com/runningusa

Reach out to Running USA via runningusamembership@runningusa.org

Reach out to Christine Bowen, COO for Running USA, at christine@runningusa.org to discuss options!

Membership is offered in three tiers (Standard Membership is offered for both Vendors and Event Owners):

	FOUNDATION	CONTRIBUTING	STANDARD VENDOR	STANDARD EVENT
Discounted Registrations for the Annual Running USA Industry Conference	Unlimited	Unlimited	Up to 2	Up to 2
Company Listing & Access to Running USA Member Directory	✓	✓	✓	✓
Discount on ASCAP, BMI & GMR Event Music Licensing	✓	✓	✓	✓
Discount on Event Liability & Cancellation Insurance	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi-Channel Press Release Distribution	✓	✓	✓	✓
Unlimited Job Postings on Running USA Website & Newsletters	✓	✓	✓	✓
Members Only Content Library, including Webinars, White Papers, Best Practices, Interviews with Industry Experts & More	✓	✓	✓	✓
Annual Copy of Surveys & Reports (Global Runner Survey, U.S. Running Trends, Event Management Study, etc.)	All	Global Runner Survey & U.S. Running Trends Report	Global Runner Survey Only	Global Runner Survey Only
Constant Contact Partner Discount	✓	✓	✓	✓
Member Pricing for Expo at Annual Running USA Industry Conference	✓	✓	✓
Social Media Posting of Press Releases to 50K Running-Focused Viewers	✓	✓
On-Site Event Support from Running USA Staff (as requested & with budget approval)	✓
Opportunity to Provide a discounted service/offer to Running USA members	✓
Co-Branded Content Piece with Running USA per year	✓
Featured story or profile on Running USA website and marketing channels	✓
Top prioritization of press releases across website, newsletters and social media	✓
Featured recognition on Running USA website	✓
Featured recognition at annual Running USA Industry Conference	✓
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE	$3,500	$1,500	$675	$425

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Annual Membership is offered at three tiered levels (Foundation, Contributing & Basic):

Select Your Membership

Foundation Member

$3,500

year

Contributing Member

$1,500

year

Basic Member (2+ Events & Vendors)

$675

year

Basic Member (Single Event)

$425

year

Benefits & Discounts

Discounted GMR, ASCAP and BMI music licensing

Discounted event liability and cancellation insurance

Multi-channel press release news distribution

Access to members-only content library

Member pricing at Running USA Industry Conference

30% discount on Constant Contact

….and more!

Standard Event Member Features

Membership FAQ

Choose your membership option below.

Membership is offered in three tiers (Standard Membership is offered for both Vendors and Event Owners):

Standard Vendor Member Features

Contributing Member Features

Foundation Member Features

The Running USA Advantage

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Become a Running USA Member

Annual Membership is offered at three tiered levels (Foundation, Contributing & Basic):

Select Your Membership

Foundation Member

$3,500

year

Contributing Member

$1,500

year

Basic Member (2+ Events & Vendors)

$675

year

Basic Member (Single Event)

$425

year

Benefits & Discounts

Discounted GMR, ASCAP and BMI music licensing

Discounted event liability and cancellation insurance

Multi-channel press release news distribution

Access to members-only content library

Member pricing at Running USA Industry Conference

30% discount on Constant Contact

….and more!

Standard Event Member Features

Membership FAQ

How long does a membership last?

I was a member with my previous employer; does that membership transfer with me to my new employer?

I am interested in upgrading my membership to another level; how do I do this?

I am having trouble accessing my online membership account, how do I get help?

How do I submit a press release or a job description to be published?

How do I get a member discount to attend the Industry Conference?

How do I access my member benefits?

Can I insure my event through Running USA?

Who do I contact if my question isn’t answered here?

I’m interested in becoming a partner/sponsor of the organization, not a member. Who do I contact?

Choose your membership option below.

Membership is offered in three tiers (Standard Membership is offered for both Vendors and Event Owners):

Standard Vendor Member Features

Contributing Member Features

Foundation Member Features

The Running USA Advantage