Race Roster & The Running Event 2024 Announce New Race Director Summit

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The inaugural Race Director Summit presented by Race Roster will be part of The Running Event’s 2024 educational program

London, Ontario (July 17, 2024) — In partnership with The Running Event (TRE), Race Roster is excited to announce it will host the Race Director Summit presented by Race Roster during The Running Event 2024 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. The summit will take place Tuesday, November 19; The Running Event is held November 19-21. 

The Race Director Summit will provide race directors and endurance event organizers with strategies, tools, and advice to grow their businesses and deliver first-rate participant experiences. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with industry peers and learn from each other’s experiences.

“We are thrilled to collaborate and host the Race Director Summit at The Running Event,” said Alex Vander Hoeven, CEO of Race Roster. “This partnership is a testament to our commitment to supporting race directors with innovative solutions and fostering a community where they can share knowledge and experiences. We are also excited to help build even stronger ties between Run Specialty retailers and the Road Race events that support their respective communities.”

Featuring special guests and expert speakers from across the industry, the Race Director Summit will deliver content sessions and networking opportunities that are invaluable for directors and organizers of any size running event.

“Our partnership with Race Roster underscores that TRE is a space for everyone in the business of running,” said TRE Event Director Christina Henderson. “Race directors and event management professionals are an integral piece of our industry; through education, networking, and access to hundreds of brands, our goal is to provide them even more value at TRE.”

The Race Director Summit will take place Tuesday, November 19, 2024, during The Running Event 2024 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.

Click here to register for The Running Event 2024.