Running USA Launches 2025 Global Runner Survey with Exciting Incentives for Participants

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Running USA is calling on runners worldwide to participate in its 2025 Global Runner Survey, the most comprehensive annual study of the running community. This year, respondents will have the chance to win entries to four premier running events or a premier treadmill, making participation more rewarding than ever.

For more than two decades, Running USA has been dedicated to understanding the evolving trends, habits, and motivations of runners. The Global Runner Survey provides essential insights that help shape the future of the sport, benefiting race organizers, brands, and the entire running industry. Thanks to ACTIVE Network for being the presenting sponsor of this year’s survey, and to Treat Public Relations for being a supporting sponsor.

“The running event industry is always evolving, and we want to make sure that the races runners love are keeping up with the needs of their participants,” said Jay Holder, Executive Director of Running USA. “By taking just a few minutes to complete the survey, runners can make an impact on the direction of events around the world.

The survey is open to runners of all experience levels, from beginners to elite athletes. Participants who complete the entire survey will be automatically entered into a drawing for complimentary race entries to:

• Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Marathon, Half Marathon or 8K: November 22-23 in Philadelphia, PA
• St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or 5K: December 6 in Memphis, TN
• Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris: April 12, 2026 in Paris, France (thanks to A.S.O. – Amaury Sport Organisation)
• Big Sur International Marathon: April 26, 2026 in Big Sur, CA

Race directors, running retailers, run club leaders, timers and event organizers are encouraged to share the survey with their participants to help ensure a diverse and representative sample of the global running community. The more voices included, the better the industry can tailor experiences to meet runners’ needs.

Events, retailers, run clubs and other running organizations can email leah@runningusa.org for shareable graphics and copy for social media and newsletters. Those with more than 200 potential respondents can request a custom link and receive the data from their survey responses.

The survey will be open until Thursday, July 31, 2025, with the report release expected in fall 2025. Runners and walkers can take the survey now here.

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/.