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RACE DIRECTORS

This special monthly series, which began in January 2024, highlights trail and ultra race directors who build up the community. To self-nominate, race directors can click the link below to fill out the form.

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Jan 19

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.

Dec 4, 2024

Meet Craig Thornley, Western States race director

Craig Thornley is the race director for Western States, arguably the most beloved, prolific and popular 100-mile ultra race in North America

Nov 3, 2024

Lessons from a race director: Patience, sleep deprivation and parking lot poop

Andy Croom Mathews is the race director for A1 Ultra Events, which puts on nine trail and ultras, including the Long Haul 100.

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RUNSPIRITED

RACE DIRECTORS

Meet Sherpa John, Human Potential Running Series race director

Meet Craig Thornley, Western States race director

Lessons from a race director: Patience, sleep deprivation and parking lot poop

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