Running USA Announces New Benefits and Updated Membership Structure

March 25, 2025

(March 25, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Running USA announces new member benefits and updated membership tiers effective April 1, 2025, reflecting the evolving needs of the running event industry. This marks the first membership update since 2019, offering expanded benefits across six new tiers – view each level and associated benefits here.

The new benefits are responsive to feedback from Running USA members, including expanded opportunities for networking and industry connection, the addition of professional services, expanded conference discounts and much more.

“Running USA serves event organizers, vendors and brands of all sizes including large event companies, family-owned business, nonprofits and for-profit organizations,” said Jay Holder, Executive Director of Running USA. “These membership levels are meant to serve everyone in and deliver the type of benefits that will educate, engage and elevate the running event industry.”

Each membership level will include individual account access, with organizations able to assign multiple users depending on their type of membership. Existing memberships will transition at the end of their current billing cycle, ensuring a seamless upgrade transition beginning April 1, 2025 and continuing through April 1, 2026.

An overview of the new membership options will be provided at the April 1, 2025 Virtual Town Hall Meeting, set for 12pm Eastern. Current members can sign up and submit questions here. Prospective members are encouraged to join a March 21 session with Nancy Brandon, Membership and Sponsorship Director, to learn more and ask questions.

The updated tiers aim to provide flexible options for event organizers, vendors, and industry professionals, with clear pathways for upgrading membership levels mid-year.

For more information on the new membership tiers, visit Running USA 2025 Membership Updates FAQ, join the Town Hall meeting, or contact membership@runningusa.org.

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 https://www.runningusa.org/.