July 8, 2025, Willowbrook, IL — Sports Planning Guide (SPG) has launched its latest digital Where2Play Guide. Tracks & Courses is a deep dive into the destinations, facilities and people powering America’s growing interest in sports like track & field, mountain biking, BMX and more. This issue goes beyond the medal counts, spotlighting the grassroots origins, civic impact and planning strategy behind some of the industry’s most compelling events and venues.
Featured stories in this issue include:
- How USA BMX’s 300+ local tracks create community, develop athletes and fuel Olympic dreams ahead of the 2028 games and World Championships.
- An interview with IRONMAN VP of Business Development John Poole on how destinations become endurance hubs through community engagement and smart planning.
- A look at how Eugene, Oregon leverages its legacy and facilities to host world-class track events and inspire new generations to earn its nickname “TrackTown.”
Also inside this new edition, SPG highlights 115 partner venues across the U.S. Tracks and courses are featured in both the digital publication and in SPG’s growing online sports facility database, giving planners instant access to detailed venue listings, map-based location tools, amenity breakdowns and surrounding attractions. Designed as a one-stop digital resource, this powerful tool simplifies site selection and streamlines communication between planners and host destinations.
“The SPG Team believes in equipping planners with not just ideas, but actionable tools,” said Jason Paha, chief editor of Sports Planning Guide. “With this guide and our expanding online facility database, we’re connecting the dots between inspiration and execution to make it easier than ever to find the right venue, understand its impact and build events that matter.”
Both Where2Play: Tracks & Courses and the online sports facility database are available for free now at www.SportsPlanningGuide.com.
About Sports Planning Guide
As the premier resource for sports event planners, SPG provides in-depth facility guides, industry insights, and essential tools for organizing successful sporting events. With a focus on venue developments, planning strategies, and emerging trends, SPG is dedicated to supporting the growth and success of the sports tourism industry. To subscribe and receive the 2025 Sports Planning Guide in print or digital format, visit www.SportsPlanningGuide.com.