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If you are looking for a place to collaborate with scores of race directors in an intimate venue then look no further than the annual Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting this December.

Experience multiple sessions from an impressive faculty who prepare well in advance so their presentations are filled with information you can use each and every day. With a limit on the number of attendees you will find the many social settings ideal for reconnecting with old friends and a great place to make new ones. The boutique beachfront hotel adds to the atmosphere that is well known for its value and many benefits.

Sponsorship Overview Current and Future Climate

Andrea Dowdy

Saturday, December 14- 8:55 A.M. - 9:55 A.M.

Who is sponsoring road races these days? What are the trends? How to develop a realistic sponsor acquisition strategy and how to keep your sponsors coming back?

About Andrea:

CEO and Executive Director, Colfax Marathon Partnership (Denver); Extensive Sports industry and executive positions with Walt Disney Company and Kodak.

Calculating Race Needs

Dave McGillivray

Saturday, December 14- 10:20 A.M. - 11:20 A.M.

How do new and old events determine how many shirts, medals, toilets, refreshments, and other items to order? Event directors don’t want to run out, but they also don’t want to waste money. Some events have developed some basic equations, while for some “seat of the pants” decisions are the norm. What happens – and what are the costs - if you miscalculate?

About Dave:

Founder/Owner President, DMSE Sports, Inc. and of the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, Inc.; Race Course Director, B.A.A. Boston Marathon and race director of numerous other major events.

AI Impact Today and Tomorrow

Doug Thurston

Saturday, December 14- 11:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.

What ramifications does this technology present? What are the benefits and what are the potential perils? What are the financial aspects? This is a complicated area, and many event directors are clueless. This session will attempt to demystify AI.

About Doug:

Race Director of various events since the mid-1980's, including: Tulsa (OK) Run, Columbus (OH) Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, many Rock 'n' Roll events and the 1992 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Editor of Oklahoma Runner Magazine (1984-1989); nominated for RRM Race Director of the Year in 1992 and 2020. 

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