Posted: September 14, 2005

Athletics: Registration Now Open for Running USA 2006 Conference

3rd Annual Industry Event for the Sport of Running Returns to San Diego in February

SAN DIEGO - (September 14, 2005) - Mark your calendars and register online now for this year's Running USA 2006: The National Conference for the Running Industry, powered by Running USA, The Active Network, Inc. and Gen-A Network. The annual signature event for the road racing and distance running industry returns to San Diego, February 6-8, 2006, featuring industry leaders and innovators in event management, sponsorship, training programs, retail and marketing. Attendees can register now at www.RunningUSA.active.com.

Conference Highlights

Outstanding Speakers, Debate and Discussion on issues impacting the sport, including:

* Fitness Economy 
* Learning from the Outdoor Industry 
* Expanding and Retaining Participation through Coaching and Training 
* Sponsorship Investment 
* Media and Public Relations 
* Building an Urban Running Community

Special vertical workshops and roundtables: 
* Personal Business and Life Management 
* Event Value and Financial Planning 
* Event Marketing 
* Race Operations 
* Media Coverage

Conference information, online registration and hotel reservations are available at www.RunningUSA.active.com. Once again, the conference will be held in conjunction with the Competitor Endurance Sports Awards at Sea World, San Diego, with discount tickets available to conference attendees.

Conference date, location and costs include:
Date: February 6-8, 2006
Location: Paradise Point Resort in Mission Bay - San Diego, California
Cost: $345 (Running USA members) or $445 (Non-members)

About Running USA
Running USA is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit professional organization devoted to improving the status and experience of road racing and distance running in the United States through collective marketing and promotions, information and communications within the industry and to the national media, services to events and industry members and the development of American world class stars. Running USA was formed in 1999 as a joint venture between a coalition of leading road races, race services companies, running-related media companies, the athletic industry and USA Track & Field. The organization is based on the idea that its goals can best be achieved through everyone in the sport working together. For more information, visit www.RunningUSA.org.

About The Active Network, Inc.
The Active Network, Inc. provides application services technology and marketing access to community service organizations worldwide and is the leading online community for active lifestyle consumers. The company's application services help organizations increase efficiency, while reducing the cost and complexity of managing community activities and fundraising events. Organizations of all size use the company's technology to automate information collection, activity registration, facility reservation, membership and fundraising management. The Active Network's marketing services offer integrated online and field marketing campaigns that help clients develop authentic relationships with active consumers.

The Active Network serves local governments, parks and recreation, non-profits, sports organizations and associations, educational and health care organizations and consumer products corporations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, please visit www.TheActiveNetwork.com or call 1-888-543-7223.

About Gen-A Network
With 17 publications serving every major market in the U.S., the Gen-A Network is the leading local "voice of authority" for recreational sports and fitness enthusiasts nationwide. Gen-A Network publications have long served as the trusted monthly guide for active, affluent sports participants across the country. Through 1.165 million magazines circulated nationwide every month at over 22,000 distribution points, Gen-A Network publications reach a total readership of 3.32 million active readers each month. These publications are an essential resource for our dedicated and passionate readers who are looking for everything from health and fitness information to new products and upcoming events. For more information, visit: www.Gen-A.com.

Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Services Director
385 Oak View Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 696-6232, fax (805) 967-5958
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
www.runningusa.org.