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.
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.
Tejas Trails expands while offering something for everyone
Chris McWatters, race director for Tejas Trails, is expanding the offerings but making sure their events offer something for every runner.
Meet Francesca Conte, Bad to the Bone RD, who’s good for the sport
Francesca Conte is the race director of Bad to the Bone, which features Bel Monte, UROC and other races, primarily in Virginia.
Steve Durbin gives runners and communities opportunities to succeed
Steve Durbin is race director of Tunnel Hill 100, where 50- and 100-mile records have been set, Strolling Jim and the Barkley Fall Classic.
Keira Henninger: A ‘master problem solver’ and race director
Keira Henninger now directs Leona Divide and 10 other ultra marathon races, including the Sean O’Brien 50, Ray Miller 50-50 and others.
Jason Green: the brains, heart and soul of Yeti Trail Runners
Jason Green of Yeti Trail Runners has the trail and ultra running community in mind for all of his races as he builds an inclusive community
Uplifting Beast Coast ultra runners during and after the pandemic
Beast Coast Productions puts on trail and ultra races in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, giving ultra runners challenging options.
Aneta Zeppettella finds her tribe with Empower Ultras
Empower Ultras co-race director Aneta Zeppettella, who immigrated to the U.S. from Poland in 1999, found her tribe and community as an RD.
Scott Kummer: The voice and brains behind Ten Junk Miles
Ten Junk Miles, led by Scott Kummer, puts on three trail and ultra races, publishes an entertaining podcast and volunteers at other races.
