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Experiencing IRONMAN® World Championship Magic

Posted on October 28, 2016

Last month, we were delighted to award Barb McKeever, a customer of ACTIVE Network since 2005, our first-ever sweepstakes prize of a VIP pass and travel expenses to the IRONMAN World Championship in K... (Read More)

4 Key Ways New Referral Rebates System Can Turbo-Charge Your Event

Posted on August 19, 2016

In the event industry, one of the greatest measures of success is your fill rate. In other words, selling out your event should always be a top priority. One tactic we’ve noticed that goes a lon... (Read More)

Pulling Ahead of the Pack: Brighton Marathon Engages Runners, Spectators with Interactive Event App

Posted on May 20, 2016

Race Director Tom Naylor always had a vision of innovation when it came to the Brighton Marathon, the second-largest marathon in the United Kingdom. And part of Tom’s vision included greater engagem... (Read More)

Learning from Those Around You: 4 Tips for Better Races from Sandi Lake

Posted on April 19, 2016

Sandi Lake of Lake 2 Productions has been creating experiences for decades. Starting in the theme park industry, working in advertising and then in event creation, she’s been able to incorporate per... (Read More)

Adapting As You Go: 4 Tips on Growing Your Race from Richard Maher

Posted on March 24, 2016

With the Eugene Marathon celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, race director Richard Maher has a decade to look back on. From the Duck Dash 1K and the Run TT 5K to the half and full marathon, Ri... (Read More)

Fast Learning: 5 Tips on How to Work with Customers, Sponsors from Suzanne Henslee Mannino

Posted on February 17, 2016

Suzanne Henslee Mannino entered the endurance market in 2000 under less-than-enthusiastic circumstances. Having lost her late husband to cancer and now raising a 3-year-old on her own, Suzanne needed ... (Read More)

#RUSA16 Conference Street Talk

Posted on February 12, 2016
Running USA Industry Conference

The Running USA Industry Conference, held this week in downtown Los Angeles, picked the perfect city for its annual gathering. #RUSA16 came just days before a weekend double-header featuring the 2016 ... (Read More)

Burned Bagels, Stolen Shoes and No Water: How Not to Join the Race Mistakes Hall of Fame

Posted on February 8, 2016
Dave McGillivray

Dave McGillivray is in two Hall of Fames, and he’s quick to point that out. As a member of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, McGillivray is an accomplished athlete with decades of endurance training. ... (Read More)

7 Inspirational Race Moments From 2015

Posted on December 27, 2015
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Looking back on 2015, we remember so many uplifting and positive stories from races around the world. From emotional wins and insurmountable challenges overcome to huge impacts on the community, there... (Read More)

7 Smart Pieces of Advice from a Guy Who’s Organized Nearly 1,000 Events

Posted on November 16, 2015

Steven Tomboni, co-founder and CEO of America Multi-Sport, Inc. has been in this business since 1994. With over 975 events under his belt as a race director and 300+ Triathlons or Road Races, he’s g... (Read More)

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