ROAD RACE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORY UPDATES

THURSDAY, November 6

3:45 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Packet Pickup

6:15 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Welcome Reception (sponsored by Running Network and World's Best 10K) 

MarathonFoto/Road Race Management "Race Director of the Year" Award presentation (presented by Running Network)

FRIDAY, November 7

8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Atlanta Track Club Continental Breakfast

8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Trade Exhibit

8:15 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Packet Pickup

9:00 A.M. - 9:10 A.M. Welcome

9:10 A.M. - 10:10 A.M. Marathon Relays, Ekidens and
Team Events
Relay events—either stand alone or as part of marathons—are increasing. Should you start or add a relay, and if so what are the logistical and financial ramifications? Also a look at relay events and the pros and cons of team scoring.
Faculty: Sean Ryan
Moderator: Phil Stewart

10:10 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Gasparilla Distance Classic Coffee Break

10:30 A.M. - 11:35 A.M. The New Media
How can races utilize the new media such as podcasts, blogs, youtube, mapmyrun.com, realbuzz.com and the many other evolving opportunities
to reach out to a broader audience? What are the logistcs and costs involved and what expertise is needed?

The session will assess many of the opportunities, both good and bad, and look ahead to what’s next.
Faculty: Keith Peters, Toni Reavis
Moderators: Jeff Darman and Phil Stewart

11:35 A.M. - 11:55 A.M. Gatorade Break

11:55 A.M. - 12:55 P.M. Race Anatomy
We dissect the AT&T Austin Marathon. The Director will talk about the good times, the ups and downs, race growth, sponsor gains and losses, volunteers and the basics of how he does things and manages everything from awards to registration.
Faculty: John Conley
Moderator: Phil Stewart

12:55 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. Beach/Pool/Lunch Break and Expo Visits

3:15 P.M. - 4:20 P.M. "Greening" Your Event
We learned a lot at our Green Workshop last spring and since then the trend to green events has accelerated. Each month new events are added to the list of those with creative initiatives from recycling to reduction of waste. We will offer several case studies of what events and vendors are doing and
realistic tangible suggestions on “greening” your event.
Faculty: Keith Peters
Moderator: Jeff Darman

4:20 P.M. - 4:45 P.M. Expo Break

4:45 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Open Forum
A chance for all to comment and candidly share experiences, ask questions and learn about new developments. Both race officials and suppliers will be present to share their thoughts on hot topics of the day, be it potential impact of a weakened economy and impact of fuel prices on events, chip timing developments, greening your event or any other critical issues facing the sport.

5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Ashworth Awards Race Directors' Reception in Conjunction with Trade Exhibit
Talk with exhibitors of clocks, awards, competitor numbers, banners, computer products, apparel, finish line services, magazines, running organizations, online registration and other web services, and more. Free drinks and snacks and an opportunity to meet fellow race directors, the faculty and exhibitors in a relaxed atmosphere.

SATURDAY, November 8

9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Trade Exhibit

9:00 A.M. - 10:05 A.M. Race Course Design, Monitoring and Management
What are key design elements, what geographical/topographical considerations are critical? How do you ensure courses are run as certified?
We will look at course mapping, pre-race validations and start/finish design elements that adequately address the number of starters/finishers. 

This session will aid you in designing or redesigning a course worth certifying.
Faculty: Jim Gerweck
Moderator: Phil Stewart

10:05 A.M. - 10:40 A.M. Gasparilla Distance Classic Coffee Break

10:40 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. Post Finish Line Planning
How do you coordinate the finishers after they cross the line? Refreshments, blankets, medical needs, reuniting with family and friends, award distribution and exiting secure areas are all important factors. How do you process runners without causing confusion or ill will? This all too often ignored element needs good design and logistical management of your post finish area.
Faculty: Dave Deigan
Moderator: Jeff Darman

11:50 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Expo and Gatorade Break

12:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Keynote Luncheon
Toni Reavis will address what he has learned over the years, what frustrates, irritates or perplexes him about the sport, what pleases him, and in his opinion what paths the sport and its leaders should take. Toni’s background in the sport ranging from the Greater Boston Track Club heyday, and a quarter century as a television and radio commentator, writer
and webcaster, uniquely qualifies him for our keynote talk.

2:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. Visit the Expo one last time, then head for the beach!

2:30 P.M. Expo Closes