How to turn running passion into an ultra running race director job
Many ultra runners want to turn their passion for the sport into becoming a race director. Learn how Chris Barnwell of Blaze Trails Running did exactly that. Discover what it takes to turn a trail and ultra running passion into directing races.
Creating trail races for road runners
Race director Becki Jones of Dirty Soles Trail Races saw an opportunity. And with that she jumped into race directing, creating trail races for road runners in Alabama near the Pinhoti Trail.
The mastermind of unique trail races in Texas
Briston Rains gives back to trail and ultra runners by creating unique trail races in Texas with his Texas Outlaw Running Company.
Race director strives to bring ultra running community alive
After the New River Trail 50K was canceled in 2020 due to COVID, Melissa Londry took it upon herself to continue the race as a way to unite the ultra running community in Southwest Virginia.
How to carve out a niche of challenging mountain races
Conquer the World race director Steven Estremera has created a niche of trail and ultra running in upstate New York, focusing on challenging mountain races.
The Active Joe race director emphasizes community, inclusivity, charity
Active Joe race director Libby Jones emphasizes community, inclusivity and charity in her races that include the Dinosaur Endurance Run, a Western States qualifier.
Lessons from a race director: empowering and learning from others
Amy Rusiecki, the race director for the Vermont 100 and several other ultras, learns from other RDs and also gives back by providing ideas to others.
From a near-death experience to race director
Stephanie Turner created the Hare Mountain 100 to give back to the ultra community after she survived a near-fatal mountain bike crash.
A commitment to the ultra running community, adventures and conservation
Brandon Thrower, race director of Tanawha Adventures, places an emphasis on the ultra running community and commitment to conservation.
Meet Sherpa John, Human Potential Running Series race director
John Lacroix, aka Sherpa John, is a trail and ultra race director who says he created the first 200-mile race in the U.S. in 2008.
