Dear Event Organizers: FACULTY

Jean Arthur hat a year! As we look ahead to fall events and hopefully a normal 2022, we know that our sport has been Vice President Credit Union Cherry tested. Some of our peers, their companies and events may never recover. But for many of us 2020 has Blossom, and Diversity and Outreach Committee Member; served on been a learning experience, albeit one we could have done without. Montgomery County MD Council W working group aimed at eliminating Because of COVID-19 impacts we will devote a portion of the meeting to this subject. Our panel and topics will systemic racism in agencies; former Race allow us to share useful and vital knowledge as we move ahead. We will not dwell on the damage done but rather seek Director and RRCA Board Member, to empower event staff with tools for the future. So we encourage you to come to Hollywood to share “war stories” former President, MCRRC. and to celebrate the resilience of our sport and those who make it possible. Chris Chavez Writer for Sports Illustrated; a founder of Take advantage of this opportunity to upgrade and improve your event. Learn, talk, socialize, debate and exchange Citius Magazine, one of the most popular ideas with other race officials. Network with event directors, sponsors, national running media, sports organizations, running podcasts; former ESPN intern. Dr. George Chiampas officials and industry suppliers. Medical Director, Bank of America ; Assistant Professor Join us on the beach in Hollywood, FL (6 miles from Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport). of Emergency Medicine and Orthopedic We offer an excellent room rate of $185 at this beautiful oceanfront property. Join the many race committees that Surgery Northwestern University; Chief Medical Officer, Soccer reward committee members with a trip to this meeting. It’s a great way to give key volunteers or staff a special Federation. treat while educating and rejuvenating them. This is a chance to celebrate our return and recount the stresses after a Jeff Darman tumultuous period. In addition, the meeting offers you the opportunity to visit our many exhibitors and to network Director, ACLI Capital Challenge; Marketing Consultant; Past President in a casual atmosphere. And be sure to consider the special four for the price of three offer. RRCA; Former Consultant to Moving Comfort, Nike, and Running Times; Hope to see you November 15 at the MarathonGuide.com/Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Welcome Reception, Former Member, IAAF Running and at the two days of meeting sessions and social activities that follow. This year more than ever we need to gather Commission; former USATF Board and we hope and need to have your input and support. Member. Liz Dolan Sincerely, Former Nike Vice President Global Marketing; Chief Marketing Officer, Phil Stewart Jeff Darman Oprah Winfrey Network and Fox Sports; President Meeting Coordinator Creator Satellite Sisters podcast. Jean Knaack Road Race Management Road Race Management Executive Director, RRCA Becky Lambros Register now attendance is limited to 175. Deputy Director, Credit Union Cherry Blossom, Race for Every Child and ACLI “Today is your opportunity to build the Capital Challenge. tomorrow you want.” Dave McGillivray – Ken Poirot President, DMSE; Director, BAA ; Logistical Coordinator, CIC Health COVID-19 vaccination sites; and “When you can’t change the direction of numerous other major events. the wind—adjust your sails.” Jon Neill – H Jackson Brown, Jr. Director, Lilac Bloomsday; Director, Junior Bloomsday; formerly with law firm Eymann, Allison, Jones Take advantage of the special four for three offer Heidi Swartz Executive Director, The Cowtown (Ft. Any race committee, club or company that registers three people by October 5, may register a fourth Worth, TX); Board Member, Sports person free. Payment and the registrations must be transmitted together by October 5. Commission of Ft. Worth Phil Stewart (All registrants must be members or staff of the same event or organization.) President, Road Race Management; www.rrm.com Co-author, “Organizing Running Events; Director, Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile; Vice-President, PRRO; Race Announcer for many prominent national PRESENTING 2019 Attendees: Credit Union Cherry Blossom Lincoln Marathon events. SPONSORS AACR Marathon Darman Associates Lincoln Track Club • Ashworth Awards ACLI Capital Challenge DelMoPRO Manchester Road Race • HighTech Signs Active Network Denver Colfax Marathon Manda’s Race Road Runners Club of America • Leslie Jordan Akron Marathon Disney Marathon Marathon Printing, Inc. Rocket City Marathon • MarathonFoto Alanic Activewear Event Hub MarathonFoto Royal Run • MarathonGuide.com Ashworth Awards Everything Running MarathonGuide.com Run Ottawa/Tamarack Ottawa Race • MYLAPS Bank of America Chicago Fall 50 Marine Corps Marathon Run Toledo • Publix Gasparilla Marathon Festival Foods Turkey Trot Marmot March Kids Run RunSignUp Distance Classic Big Sur Marathon Foundation Gasparilla Distance Classic Maxwell Medals & Awards Sickle Cell Foundation of GA, Inc Bloomsday Geben Communications Motiv/Simmco Data SilverLine SUPPORTING Blue Cross Global Art Gifts Co., Ltd Systems Sneakers4Funds SPONSORS Blue Strike Environmental Gorham Savings Bank Maine My Sporting Times Ltd/ Archives • Gatorade Endurance BMW Dallas Marathon Marathon iTAB Tidewater Striders Boilermaker Road Race Greater Long Island Running MYLAPS Track Shack Events CONTRIBUTING Chevron Club Orbiter Inc Tucson Marathon SPONSORS Chicago Event Management haku Polk County Sports USATF Marketing • Marathon Printing Copenhagen and HAL Sports Webster, Chamberlain & Bean • National Event Royal Run Hightech Signs Posso International Promotions, Inc. 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JEAN ARTHUR hat a year! As we look ahead to fall events and hopefully a normal 2022, we know that our sport has been Vice President Credit Union Cherry tested. Some of our peers, their companies and events may never recover. But for many of us 2020 has Blossom, and Diversity and Outreach Committee Member; served on been a learning experience, albeit one we could have done without. Montgomery County MD Council W working group aimed at eliminating Because of COVID-19 impacts we will devote a portion of the meeting to this subject. Our panel and topics will systemic racism in agencies; former Race allow us to share useful and vital knowledge as we move ahead. We will not dwell on the damage done but rather seek Director and RRCA Board Member, to empower event staff with tools for the future. So we encourage you to come to Hollywood to share “war stories” former President, MCRRC. and to celebrate the resilience of our sport and those who make it possible. CHRIS CHAVEZ Writer for Sports Illustrated; a founder of Take advantage of this opportunity to upgrade and improve your event. Learn, talk, socialize, debate and exchange Citius Magazine, one of the most popular ideas with other race officials. Network with event directors, sponsors, national running media, sports organizations, running podcasts; former ESPN intern. DR. GEORGE CHIAMPAS officials and industry suppliers. Medical Director, Bank of America Chicago Marathon; Assistant Professor Join us on the beach in Hollywood, FL (6 miles from Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport). of Emergency Medicine and Orthopedic We offer an excellent room rate of $185 at this beautiful oceanfront property. Join the many race committees that Surgery Northwestern University; Chief Medical Officer, United States Soccer reward committee members with a trip to this meeting. It’s a great way to give key volunteers or staff a special Federation. treat while educating and rejuvenating them. This is a chance to celebrate our return and recount the stresses after a JEFF DARMAN tumultuous period. In addition, the meeting offers you the opportunity to visit our many exhibitors and to network Director, ACLI Capital Challenge; Marketing Consultant; Past President in a casual atmosphere. And be sure to consider the special four for the price of three offer. RRCA; Former Consultant to Moving Comfort, Nike, and Running Times; Hope to see you November 15 at the MarathonGuide.com/Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Welcome Reception, Former Member, World Athletics and at the two days of meeting sessions and social activities that follow. This year more than ever we need to gather Running Commission; former and we hope and need to have your input and support. USATF Board Member. LIZ DOLAN Sincerely, Served as Chief Marketing Officer at Nike, Oprah Winfrey Network, National Phil Stewart Jeff Darman Geographic, and Fox Sports International; Member, Board of Directors of World President Meeting Coordinator Athletics Championships Oregon 22. Road Race Management Road Race Management Named one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Sports. Register now attendance is limited to 175. JEAN KNAACK CEO, RRCA “Today is your opportunity to build the BECKY LAMBROS Deputy Director, Credit Union Cherry tomorrow you want.” Blossom, Race for Every Child and ACLI – Ken Poirot Capital Challenge. DAVE MCGILLIVRAY “When you can’t change the direction of President, DMSE; Director, BAA Boston the wind—adjust your sails.” Marathon; Logistical Coordinator, CIC – H Jackson Brown, Jr. Health COVID-19 vaccination sites; and numerous other major events. JON NEILL Take advantage of the special four for three offer Director, Lilac Bloomsday; Director, Junior Bloomsday; formerly with law firm Any race committee, club or company that registers three people by October 5, may register a fourth Eymann, Allison, Jones person free. Payment and the registrations must be transmitted together by October 5. HEIDI SWARTZ Executive Director, The Cowtown (Ft. (All registrants must be members or staff of the same event or organization.) Worth, TX); Board Member, Sports www.rrm.com Commission of Ft. Worth PHIL STEWART President, Road Race Management; Co-author, “Organizing Running Events; Director, Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile; Vice-President, PRRO; Race Announcer for many prominent national events.

MarathonFoto • MarathonFoto Alanic Activewear Event Hub Road Runners Club of America MarathonGuide.com • MarathonGuide.com Ashworth Awards Everything Running Rocket City Marathon Marine Corps Marathon • MYLAPS Bank of America Chicago Fall 50 Royal Run Marmot March Kids Run • Publix Gasparilla Marathon Festival Foods Turkey Trot Run Ottawa/Tamarack Ottawa Race Distance Classic Maxwell Medals & Awards Big Sur Marathon Foundation Gasparilla Distance Classic Run Toledo Motiv/Simmco Data Bloomsday Geben Communications RunSignUp SUPPORTING Systems Blue Cross Broad Street Run Global Art Gifts Co., Ltd Sickle Cell Foundation of GA, Inc SPONSORS My Sporting Times Ltd/ Blue Strike Environmental Gorham Savings Bank Maine SilverLine • Gatorade Endurance Marathon iTAB BMW Dallas Marathon Sneakers4Funds Boilermaker Road Race Greater Long Island Running MYLAPS CONTRIBUTING Club Orbiter Inc Ted Corbitt Archives Chevron Houston Marathon Tidewater Striders SPONSORS Chicago Event Management haku Polk County Sports • Marathon Printing HAL Sports Marketing Track Shack Events Copenhagen Half Marathon and Tucson Marathon • National Event Royal Run Hightech Signs Posso International Promotions, Inc. USATF Services Council for Responsible Sport J&A Racing Quad-City Times Bix 7 Webster, Chamberlain & Bean Covington Fuzz Run Leslie Jordan Race Roster World Athletics Crawlin Crab Half Marathon LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Road Race Management Yuengling Shamrock Marathon

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Race Directors’ Meeting and Trade Exhibit Annual Race Directors’ Meeting and Trade Exhibit Monday, November 15 – Wednesday, 17, 2021 • Hollywood, Florida

Faculty: Jean Knaack, Dave McGillivray, SCHEDULE Jon Neill, Dr. George Chiampas Comments on the Road Race Moderators: Jeff Darman Management Meeting MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Phil Stewart 2:30pm – 5:45pm Packet Pickup “The Road Race Management Meeting is the meeting 2:30pm – 6:00pm Trade Exhibit 4:30pm – 5:15pm Trade Exhibit Break you should attend if you want to get close and intimate with other leaders in our industry and walk away with a 6:00pm – 7:15pm MarathonGuide.com/Publix Gasparilla 5:15pm – 6:15pm Ashworth Awards Race Directors’ WOW! We attend each year with some great take aways.” Distance Classic Welcome Reception – Reception in Conjunction with the (includes MarathonFoto/Road Race Trade Exhibit – Amy Frostick, Co-Race Director, J&A Racing • Talk with exhibitors of awards, competitor numbers, Management “Race Director of the “Just wanted to say thanks for putting together a great Year” Award, presented by MYLAPS) banners, timing products, apparel, running organizations, meeting once again. Great speakers and presentations.” online registration, apps, other web services, and more. – Karen Kincer, Director Pike’s Peek 10k TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 It’s a relaxed opportunity to meet fellow race directors, “The RRM Annual RDs’ Meeting has become a must- 7:45am – 8:45am Continental Breakfast the faculty and exhibitors in an informal atmosphere. attend on my calendar. It’s the one conference in the 8:00am – 6:00pm Trade Exhibit 6:15pm – 8:30pm MarathonGuide.com Keynote Dinner country that is guaranteed to have first-rate speakers 8:00am – 8:45am Packet Pickup with Liz Dolan covering timely and pertinent topics specifically aimed at 8:45am – 8:55am Welcome – Phil Stewart • Liz Dolan is recognized as one of the world’s leading mar- the business and art of staging road races. There’s no fluff 8:55am – 10:00 am Insurance keters, having served as Chief Marketing Officer at NIKE, – just solid and practical information that a Race Director • Insurance is critical. Events need to weigh cancellation, The Oprah Winfrey Network, National Geographic and can take home and immediately put to good use.” cyber, weather, liability and numerous other types of insur- Fox Sports International. She was also on the marketing – Brant Kotch, Director Emeritus, Chevron Houston Marathon ance. The marketplace and coverages are evolving. With team that made the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup the the slew of cancellations and postponements over the last most successful women’s sporting event in history. “ I definitely will return. I thought your meeting was a year, events need to understand force majeure clauses and Currently she leads Hayward Magic, a partnership of breath of fresh air compared to others I have attended. policy definitions when evaluating new or existing policies. marketing + communications experts working to engage – Gary Allen, Founder and Director Mount Desert Island We will analyze everything from deductibles, exclusions, a new generation of young track & field athletes and fans. Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay terrorism, virtual event insurance and the elements that She is also on the Board of Directors of World Athletics “I have been able to take nuggets from each impact coverage such as government action and pandemics. Championships Oregon22 and a founding member of presentation and incorporate them into our mix, as well What to look for and what to be wary of? Oregon Sports Angels. as benefit from the obvious networking opportunities.” Faculty: Jon Neill Liz has been named one of the 100 Most Powerful People – Mike Nishi, Chicago Event Management, EVP Moderator: Phil Stewart in Sports, 100 Most Powerful Women in Cable, and Business Dev/Ops Woman of the Year in Sports. 10:00am – 10:20am Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic “Having attended Road Race Management’s Annual Race Coffee reakB Liz is also co-host and co-creator of the long-running, Directors’ Meetings over the years, I can easily say that it award-winning podcast Satellite Sisters. A pioneering 10:20am – 11:20am Volunteers: The Lifeblood of Your is a “must” on any event manager’s schedule. The small Event podcast for women, Satellite Sisters is part of Wondery/ investment in fees, hotel and travel are more than offset by Amazon Music and has won 13 Gracie Allen Awards for the economic benefits derived. • Volunteers, in many ways, are the lifeblood of events. excellence from American Women in Media. – Creigh Kelley, BKB Ltd. While sponsorship is central for funding, the volunteers, Liz will discuss how the sport can better position itself under the leadership of event staff, can make or break an “The event, people and topics of presentation were event. How has the appearance of COVID-19 impacted in the future - create more energized fans and use digital outstanding. I loved every minute of it and raved to my the volunteer arena? media platforms to be a bigger part of popular sports Bloomsday team about the experience.” culture. How do you go about filling key posts? What are critical – Jon Neill, Director, Lilac Bloomsday The dinner includes the announcement and presentation talents for key positions? There are tiers of volunteers, and “I always find it extremely educational, beneficial and the volunteer leader in an area needs particular skills. of the MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Lifetime Achievement Award. fun to attend the RRM conference. Nobody but nobody Once you have a team in place, how do you motivate knows that much about this business that they couldn’t them leading up to and through the event? What kinds of learn from attending the Conference. Whatever the total rewards are best and how do you differentiate awards for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 expenditure is to attend, you earn back and then some different levels of volunteers? How do you take on the role 8:30am – 9:00am Breakfast Snacks in learning cost saving measures and revenue producing of personnel director? Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic techniques!” What do you do when things go awry and how do you Coffee reakB – Dave McGillivray, Director, BAA Boston Marathon, terminate a volunteer? 8:30am – 11:30pm Trade Exhibit TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race Faculty: Becky Lambros 9:00am – 10:00am Virtual Runs “I find this conference to be a very effective and efficient Moderator: Jeff Darman • A discussion of the economics, logistics, and continuing way for me to stay current with the latest knowledge income potential of virtual events. Will they endure post and trends in the world of running.” 11:20am – 11:40am Gatorade Endurance Break COVID -19 crisis ebbs? What platforms work best, ful- – James Balcome, Director, Manchester Road Race 11:40am – 12:40pm The Future of Road Racing Media fillment options, entry fee range and a look at a few case Coverage studies. “Thank you so much for the hard work and dedication • This session will detail the changing media landscape and you put into the conference. Limiting the conference size Faculty: Heidi Swartz really encouraged a lot of connection, collaboration, how the many new “channels” fit into a strategy for events. Moderator: Phil Stewart Obviously traditional media is still important, but as out- and opportunities for learning. Our team thoroughly enjoyed the event and we look forward to attending lets and demographics of the sport evolve, so must media 10:00am – 10:30am Gatorade/Trade Exhibit Break next year.” strategy. Old ways of promotion are passé; we will explore 10:30am – 11:45am Diversity and Workplace Best – how to innovate and make the most of new platforms. Practices Jackie Levy, Director of Product; haku Faculty: Chris Chavez • How do you implement change and assure events and “I’m a big fan of your program and am thankful for what Moderator: Phil Stewart clubs measure up? you do in helping guide and lead the industry.” Allegations of prejudice and maintaining a toxic work- – Michelle R Juehring, Director, Quad-City Bix 7 12:40pm – 2:15pm Lunch Break and Trade Exhibit Visits place resulted in the esteemed New York Road Runners You and Phil did an outstanding job with this year’s 2:15pm – 4:30pm COVID-19 Where Have We Been, Club replacing its CE0, other staff members and making Where Are We Going? conference. I have never been around a nicer group of major changes in how to operate. While the focus of our people. I learned, listened, I was inspired. Thank you for • The catastrophic impact on the world and our sport has events is on providing a fun athletic experience, it is im- resulted in business upheavals, event cancellations, job your efforts. Look forward to next year’s conference. perative that your staff look much like your community – Wayne Kursh, President, Races2Run losses, a fear factor for the future and various “new models” and is sensitive to all kinds of participants and members. going forward. A strategy for inclusion is a must in today’s world in terms “I’ve now attended several of the Road Race Management Our panel of experts will discuss COVID-19’s impacts in of staffing, sponsorship and outreach. Conferences and each time I’ve been pleased with the new and relevant information I’ve taken away.” medical, legal, organizational, psychological, and financial Faculty: Jean Arthur areas and give their views on the future and path forward. Moderator: Phil Stewart – Iris Simpson Bush, Executive Director, Flying Pig Marathon 11:45am Trade Exhibit Closes

about emerging trends.” FAQ – Jean Knaack, RRCA Executive Director Q. Why don’t you offer online registration? “Road Race Management is an opportunity to educate, recharge, and network with your peers. It does so by A. We are fans of the many online registration vendors who offer a superb and needed service to the industry. Given providing the Race Directors with a treasure chest full of that we limit our meeting size to 175, we find it has been very beneficial to offer personal assistance to registrants event information which is more valuable than gold!” and exhibitors as they select best options for themselves and key race officials. Forms are online and can be mailed or – Rick Nealis, Director, Marine Corps Marathon emailed to us of course and we accept credit cards and payment through PayPal. Particularly for new attendees, we have found they appreciate being able to speak to us and decide what works best and is most cost effective, particularly “I just wanted to let you know that I thought this was if more than one member of a race committee is planning to attend. We also field many questions about our publica- another excellent conference! The presenters were tions, meeting program, hotel and airport transportation. engaging… the topics very current and extremely useful. Again, the process is easy; fill out registration form (fillable online) and mail with payment OR .pdf with credit card A job very well done by all!” form. – Mindy Davidson, Director, Marcum Workplace Challenge; Vice President, Greater Long Island Running Club REGISTRATION

Return this form with your check to: Please Print Clearly Hotel: Road Race Management • Race Directors’ Meeting Special rate* of $185 c/o Jeff Darman, 110 East State Street • Suite 15 Name: available to RRM Kennett Square, PA 19348 Address: attendees (reserve by 610-925-1976 • [email protected] October 22) City: State: Zip: Country: Registration less a $50 processing fee is refundable if cancellation is received Hollywood Beach in writing prior to November 1, 2021. Road Race Management, Inc. is not Affiliation, Event/Other: Marriott liable for registrant travel delays or inability to attend caused by weather, 2501 North Ocean airline delays, pandemics or other conditions, and reserves the right to refuse 2022 Event Date: (If Applicable ) Distance: registrations. Registration is limited, so register early. Drive Position: Fees Hollywood, FL 33019 • 1.855.314.1984 Add $90 after October 5 (be an early bird and save) Day or Cell Phone: May we publish ❏ Yes ❏ No ❏ $740 (Road Race Management Members, before October 5) ❏ ❏ *Join Marriott Rewards E-mail: May we publish Yes No for free in-room Wi-Fi ❏ $840 (Others)* Enclosed is $ ❏ I would like a vegetarian meal ❏ $858 (Registration and one-year RRM Membership or renewal)* (Mention Road Race (Make checks payable to Road Race Management) Management Meeting) check one: ❏ new ❏ renewal U.S. funds from a U.S.-based bank only. Note: The destination ❏ $835 (Member Registration and copy of Organizing Running Events) To pay by credit card, contact Jeff Darman (610-925-1976)* amenity fee ($20) is Add $35 for overseas delivery of publications [email protected] or see instructions and fillable form on website waived (www.rrm.com) *Join RRM now and save $100 per registration Registration is limited to the first 175 and closes November 9 – no registration on site. “

FAQ “Road Race Management is an opportunity to educate, Q. Why don’t you offer online registration? recharge, and network with your peers. It does so by providing the Race Directors with a treasure chest full of A. We are fans of the many online registration vendors who offer a superb and needed service to the industry. Given event information which is more valuable than gold!” that we limit our meeting size to 175, we find it has been very beneficial to offer personal assistance to registrants – Rick Nealis, Director, Marine Corps Marathon and exhibitors as they select best options for themselves and key race officials. Forms are online and can be mailed or emailed to us of course and we accept credit cards and payment through PayPal. Particularly for new attendees, “I just wanted to let you know that I thought this was we have found they appreciate being able to speak to us and decide what works best and is most cost effective, another excellent conference! The presenters were particularly if more than one member of a race committee is planning to attend. We also field many questions engaging… the topics very current and extremely useful. about our publications, meeting program, hotel and airport transportation. A job very well done by all!” – Mindy Davidson, Director, Marcum Workplace Challenge; Again, the process is easy; fill out registration form (fillable online) and mail with payment OR .pdf with credit Vice President, Greater Long Island Running Club card form. Registration

Return this form with your check to: Please Print Clearly Hotel: Road Race Management • Race Directors’ Meeting Special rate* of $185 c/o Jeff Darman, 110 East State Street • Suite 15 Name: available to RRM Kennett Square, PA 19348 Address: attendees (reserve by 610-925-1976 • [email protected] October 22). City: State: Zip: Country: Registration less a $50 processing fee is refundable if cancellation is received Hollywood Beach in writing prior to November 1, 2021. Road Race Management, Inc. is not Affiliation, Event/Other: Marriott liable for registrant travel delays or inability to attend caused by weather, airline delays, pandemics or other conditions, and reserves the right to refuse 2022 Event Date: (If Applicable ) Distance: 2501 North Ocean registrations. Registration is limited, so register early. Drive Position: Fees Hollywood, FL 33019 add $90 after October 5 (be an early bird and save). Day or Cell Phone: May we publish ❏ Yes ❏ No • 1.855.314.1984 ❏ $740 (Road Race Management Members, before October 5) E-mail: May we publish ❏ Yes ❏ No *Join Marriott Rewards ❏ $840 (Others)* for free in-room Wi-Fi Enclosed is $ ❏ I would like a vegetarian meal ❏ $858 (Registration and one-year RRM Membership or renewal)* (Make checks payable to Road Race Management) U.S. funds from a U.S.-based bank only. (Mention Road Race check one: ❏ new ❏ renewal Management Meeting) To pay by credit card: ❏ AMEX ❏ MasterCard ❏ VISA ❏ $835 (Member Registration and copy of Organizing Running Events) Note: The destination Add $55 for overseas delivery of publications amenity fee ($20) is Name on Card: waived. Card Number: *Join RRM now and save $100 per registration Registration is limited to the first 175 and closes November 9 – Security Code: Exp. Date: no registration on site. Signature: This Form is fillable online, however you still have to print it and send it with your payment per instructions. Dear Event Organizers: FACULTY

Jean Arthur hat a year! As we look ahead to fall events and hopefully a normal 2022, we know that our sport has been Vice President Credit Union Cherry tested. Some of our peers, their companies and events may never recover. But for many of us 2020 has Blossom, and Diversity and Outreach Committee Member; served on been a learning experience, albeit one we could have done without. Montgomery County MD Council W working group aimed at eliminating Because of COVID-19 impacts we will devote a portion of the meeting to this subject. Our panel and topics will systemic racism in agencies; former Race allow us to share useful and vital knowledge as we move ahead. We will not dwell on the damage done but rather seek Director and RRCA Board Member, to empower event staff with tools for the future. So we encourage you to come to Hollywood to share “war stories” former President, MCRRC. and to celebrate the resilience of our sport and those who make it possible. Chris Chavez Writer for Sports Illustrated; a founder of Take advantage of this opportunity to upgrade and improve your event. Learn, talk, socialize, debate and exchange Citius Magazine, one of the most popular ideas with other race officials. Network with event directors, sponsors, national running media, sports organizations, running podcasts; former ESPN intern. Dr. George Chiampas officials and industry suppliers. Medical Director, Bank of America Chicago Marathon; Assistant Professor Join us on the beach in Hollywood, FL (6 miles from Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport). of Emergency Medicine and Orthopedic We offer an excellent room rate of $185 at this beautiful oceanfront property. Join the many race committees that Surgery Northwestern University; Chief Medical Officer, United States Soccer reward committee members with a trip to this meeting. It’s a great way to give key volunteers or staff a special Federation. treat while educating and rejuvenating them. This is a chance to celebrate our return and recount the stresses after a Jeff Darman tumultuous period. In addition, the meeting offers you the opportunity to visit our many exhibitors and to network Director, ACLI Capital Challenge; Marketing Consultant; Past President in a casual atmosphere. And be sure to consider the special four for the price of three offer. RRCA; Former Consultant to Moving Comfort, Nike, and Running Times; Hope to see you November 15 at the MarathonGuide.com/Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Welcome Reception, Former Member, IAAF Running and at the two days of meeting sessions and social activities that follow. This year more than ever we need to gather Commission; former USATF Board and we hope to have your input and support. Member. Jean Knaack Sincerely, Executive Director, RRCA Becky Lambros Phil Stewart Jeff Darman Deputy Director, Credit Union Cherry President Meeting Coordinator Blossom, Race for Every Child and ACLI Capital Challenge. Road Race Management Road Race Management Dave McGillivray President, DMSE; Director, BAA Boston Register now attendance is limited to 175. Marathon; Logistical Coordinator, CIC Health COVID-19 vaccination sites; and numerous other major events. Jon Neill “When you can’t change the direction of Director, Lilac Bloomsday; Director, the wind—adjust your sails.” Junior Bloomsday; formerly with law firm Eymann, Allison, Jones – H Jackson Brown, Jr. Heidi Swartz Executive Director, The Cowtown (Ft. Worth, TX); Board Member, Sports Commission of Ft. Worth Phil Stewart Take advantage of the special four for three offer President, Road Race Management; Co-author, “Organizing Running Events; Any race committee, club or company that registers three people by October 5, may register a fourth Director, Credit Union Cherry Blossom person free. Payment and the registrations must be transmitted together by October 5. Ten Mile; Vice-President, PRRO; Race Announcer for many prominent national (All registrants must be members or staff of the same event or organization.) events. www.rrm.com

PRESENTING 2019 Attendees: Credit Union Cherry Blossom Lincoln Marathon “Today is your SPONSORS AACR Philadelphia Marathon Darman Associates Lincoln Track Club opportunity to build the • Ashworth Awards ACLI Capital Challenge DelMoPRO Manchester Road Race tomorrow you want.” • HighTech Signs Active Network Denver Colfax Marathon Manda’s Race – Ken Poirot • Leslie Jordan Akron Marathon Disney Marathon Marathon Printing, Inc. • MarathonFoto Alanic Activewear Event Hub MarathonFoto Road Runners Club of America • MarathonGuide.com Ashworth Awards Everything Running MarathonGuide.com Rocket City Marathon • MYLAPS Bank of America Chicago Fall 50 Marine Corps Marathon Royal Run • Publix Gasparilla Marathon Festival Foods Turkey Trot Marmot March Kids Run Run Ottawa/Tamarack Ottawa Race Distance Classic Big Sur Marathon Foundation Gasparilla Distance Classic Maxwell Medals & Awards Run Toledo Bloomsday Geben Communications Motiv/Simmco Data RunSignUp SUPPORTING Blue Cross Broad Street Run Global Art Gifts Co., Ltd Systems Sickle Cell Foundation of GA, Inc SPONSORS Blue Strike Environmental Gorham Savings Bank Maine My Sporting Times Ltd/ SilverLine • Gatorade Endurance BMW Dallas Marathon Marathon iTAB Sneakers4Funds Boilermaker Road Race Greater Long Island Running MYLAPS Ted Corbitt Archives CONTRIBUTING Chevron Houston Marathon Club Orbiter Inc Tidewater Striders SPONSORS Chicago Event Management haku Polk County Sports Track Shack Events Marketing • Marathon Printing Copenhagen Half Marathon and HAL Sports Tucson Marathon Posso International • National Event Royal Run Hightech Signs USATF Services Promotions, Inc. Council for Responsible Sport J&A Racing Webster, Chamberlain & Bean Quad-City Times Bix 7 Covington Fuzz Run Leslie Jordan World Athletics Race Roster Crawlin Crab Half Marathon LifeSouth Community Blood Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Centers Road Race Management

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