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.
Meet Benjamin Mazur, founder of Allegheny Trailrunners and RD of Eastern States 100, Ironstone 100K, and more Pennsylvania trail races. From grassroots beginnings to a trail running legacy, Benjamin Mazur shares race directing wisdom, mindfulness practices, and his vision for trail running.
Jeremy Nicolosi, race director of Beast Trail Racing, shares how trail running transformed his mental wellness and how he honors his late sister through community building.
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.
