Running USA Opens Applications for 2025 Emerging Leaders Program

July 31, 2024

July 31, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Running USA announced today that applications are now open for its 2025 Emerging Leaders Program to improve access to the running industry. This initiative is designed to support and empower the next generation of industry leaders, particularly those from minority and/or women-owned businesses.

Participants selected for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Program will receive no-cost attendance at the highly anticipated 2025 Industry Conference, presented by haku, taking place in Louisville, KY. This invaluable opportunity allows program participants to network with industry professionals, gain insights from seasoned experts, and develop the skills needed to build successful running-related businesses.

The Emerging Leaders Program aligns with Running USA’s mission to strengthen and grow the endurance industry by providing education, advocacy, and development resources. By focusing on under-represented organizations, Running USA is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the running community.

“As the running industry welcomes new runners and walkers, it is critical to amplify fresh faces and voices” said Jay Holder, Executive Director of Running USA. “Our Emerging Leaders Program not only offers educational opportunities but also creates a platform for these present and future leaders to thrive and make a lasting impact.”

Applications for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Program will be accepted until Sept. 13, 2024. Interested candidates can apply here.

For more information about the program or questions, contact Michael Clemons at michael@runningusa.org.

About the Industry Conference

Since its origins as a small gathering of Running USA’s founders in Southern California in 2004, the Running USA Industry Conference presented by haku is the best-attended, most esteemed gathering of running industry professionals from around the world. Moving locations each year, the conference has been held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Savannah, Houston, San Antonio, Denver, New Orleans, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, Orlando and heads to Louisville, KY for the 2025 event.

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.