Valuable new member benefit available for submissions now

(August 7, 2024) – Running USA today announces the launch of its new online running event calendar, now available for all levels of membership to submit their events at runningusa.org. This innovative calendar is designed to be a valuable resource for members and an essential tool for runners nationwide as they search for their next road race.

The online event calendar offers a streamlined and user-friendly platform for race organizers to submit their events effortlessly. Members of Running USA can now easily upload details about their events, ensuring they reach a wide and engaged audience of potential participants. This feature is a significant enhancement to the membership benefits, providing greater visibility and promotional opportunities for all types of races, from local 5Ks to major marathons.

“Our goal is to support the running community by making it easier for event organizers to share their races and for runners to find exciting events to participate in,” said Jay Holder, Running USA Executive Director. “This calendar is a testament to our commitment to fostering the growth and success of running events across the country.”

Key Features of the Running USA Online Event Calendar:

Easy Event Submission: Race organizers with active memberships can quickly submit their events through a simple online form, making it hassle-free to get races listed.

Comprehensive Event Listings: The calendar provides detailed information about each event, including date, location, distance, registration link, logo, the kind of race swag offered, photo offerings and more.

Search and Filter Capabilities: Runners can easily search for events based on criteria such as location, date, or distance, helping them find the perfect race to suit their preferences and goals.

Member-Exclusive Access: This feature is available to all levels of Running USA membership, ensuring that all members can benefit from increased event exposure and participation.

This new online calendar is set to become an indispensable tool for both race organizers and runners. It will help event organizers increase participation and reach their target audience more effectively, while runners will have a go-to resource for discovering and registering for races that match their interests and training goals.

For more information about the Running USA online event calendar or to become a member, visit runningusa.org. Questions about membership? Read out to Nancy Brandon, Director of Membership and Sponsorship.

About Running USA

Running USA is a non-profit that serves as the leading trade organization for the running industry in North America and hosts the nation’s preeminent industry conference annually. Through education, research, best practices and data, Running USA is committed to supporting and facilitating growth, diversification and excitement in running communities everywhere. We promote networking and idea-sharing between event organizers, sponsors, vendors and athletes. Running USA is a member of a global alliance of organizations focused on the betterment of the global running community including the Running Industry Alliance and European Athletics. For more information, visit runningusa.org.