RUNNING USA – Industry Innovation Showcase at Running USA 2014

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – (January 12, 2014) – At the opening day of Running USA 2014: The Industry Conference, fifteen leading companies will share their products, gear and technology at the Industry Innovation Showcase presented by ChronoTrack on Sunday, February 9. The 11th edition of the sport's premier and largest conference powered by ACTIVE Network will be held on February 9-11 at the Marriott Marquis & Marina on San Diego's beautiful waterfront.

"The Industry Innovation Showcase is the perfect kick-off to our annual conference," said Michele Stone, Running USA Sales Director. "For attendees, each company will do a 15-minute presentation of their product or service, and warm pretzels will be served as attendees learn more about the latest running industry products and technologies that they could later purchase and use for their event or company."

The Showcase, on Sunday, February 9 in the San Diego Ballroom, opens at noon and closes at 4:00pm. The following companies will demonstrate their product or service: ACTIVE Network, Athletepath, Branded Sports Pictures, ChronoTrack, Electric City Printing, Expert Brands, MYLAPS, Outside Interactive, Race Innovation, Race Joy, RaceIT, Racer Wall Frames, RunSignUp, Sportstats and Wild Side.

Presenting sponsors of Running USA 2014 are Ashworth Awards, ChronoTrack, Competitor Group, Leslie Jordan, Inc. and MarathonFoto.com.

Register today for Running USA 2014: The 11th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network
The conference rate is $649 for Running USA members / $849 non-members, and conference registration includes daily meals during the conference and admission to the Hall of Champions Awards Dinner. The next rate increase – $699 member / $899 non-member – will be January 16, 2014.

On-line registration, schedule, attendee list, hotel, travel and other information for Running USA 2014 is available at: www.runningusa.org/running-usa-conference

About Running USA
Running USA advances, serves, promotes and celebrates the sport of running as a clearinghouse and resource center and though its popular annual conference, website, Running USA wire, Running USA Industry E-News, National Runner Survey, annual marathon, half-marathon and State of the Sport reports, and by providing athlete support via the Allan Steinfeld Development Award.

Running USA's more than 340 members include events with 2-plus million finishers and prize money exceeding $6 million, race services companies, running-related media companies and organizations and the athletic industry.

In March 2009, the non-profit industry organization marked a decade of achievement to build and promote the sport. For more information, visit: RunningUSA.org or contact Ryan Lamppa at (805) 966-7747 or ryan@runningusa.org

Source: Running USA Date: January 12, 2014