With a record number of over 280 attendees, the Running USA 2005 Conference on February 6-8

in San Diego was another resounding success. The annual industry conference, powered by The

Active Network and Gen-A Network, featured a variety of keynote speakers and workshops which

covered diverse topics such as building the brand to the healthy lifestyle to event production and

marketing to the power of public relations and more.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

At the Tuesday evening banquet presented by the Gen-A Network, the third class of the Running

USA Hall of Champions was honored and acknowledged for their contribution, impact and dedication

to the sport:

* Leslie Jordan, Leslie Jordan, Inc., apparel

* Carol Lasseter-Rice, Running Times, publisher

* Guy Morse, BAA Boston Marathon, race director

* Bill Roe, USATF President/Club Northwest, official/administrator

* Allan Steinfeld, ING New York City Marathon/New York Road Runners, race
   director/administrator

In addition, at the conference auction during the banquet, over $30,000 was raised for the Team

Running USA program, the Running USA Youth Fitness program and Hurricane Katrina impacted runners.

Also Tuesday, at the Celebrating Women in Running luncheon presented by MarathonFoto, Julia Emmons,

Atlanta Track Club/Peachtree Road Race and Mary Wittenberg, ING New York City Marathon/New York

Road Runners were presented Trailblazer Awards presented by Her Sports.

During the conference, elections were held for 8 seats on the Running USA Board of Directors and the

newly constituted 17 member board with affiliation is listed below.

Virginia Brophy Achman, Twin Cities Marathon

Dave Alberga*, The Active Network

Steve Baskin*, ING U.S. Financial Services, VP, Head of Brand Development & Sponsorships

Nick Curl*, City of Los Angeles Marathon

Julia Emmons, Peachtree Road Race

Fred Finke, USATF LDR Division Chair

Andrew Hersam, Runner's World Publisher

Doug Kaplan, Gen-A Network

Creigh Kelley, Winning Time

Glenn Latimer, Steamboat Classic

Dave McGillivray*, DMSE

Chris Miller#, brightroom, Inc.

Steve Miller*, Devine Racing CEO

Courtney Page Ferrell, PLAY

Bill Roe, USATF President

Allan Steinfeld*, ING New York City Marathon

Kevin Tordoff*, Saucony

*newly elected to a two-year term; #one-year term

The Board also elected the following officers: president, Allan Steinfeld; vice presidents,

Virginia Brophy Achman and Doug Kaplan; secretary, Tracey Russell and treasurer, Bruce Franke.

New this year, the Running USA Pro Challenge, on Tuesday afternoon, brought together the Team

Running USA athletes and Running USA members who "battled"

over a multi-loop course in a special handicapped "race" won by Jean Knaack,RRCA executive

director.

For 2006, Running USA plans to concentrate on:  youth fitness, the coast-to-coast relay, a

comprehensive runner survey, an updated business plan and its 2007 conference.


ABOUT RUNNING USA

Running USA is dedicated to improving the status of road running and raising

its awareness among the public and corporate America and supporting and developing American

world-class stars. Founded in March 1999 with USA Track & Field, its membership - over 180

strong - includes major U.S. road races, running organizations, members of the athletic industry

and media.

Its event members represent over 350 U.S. races including many of the leading ones with over

1.7 million participants and millions of spectators and over $3 million in prize money. For more

information on Running USA, its objectives and members, visit its website at RunningUSA.org or

call Ryan Lamppa, (805) 696-6232.