2025 Registration Now Open

 Race Directors' Meeting

2025 Faculty

Heidi Abegg
Attorney representing non-profits including RRCA, Credit Union Cherry Blossom and PRRO. Former Division 1 Cross County Runner.

Virginia Brophy Achman
Seasoned leader with 30+ years of experience directing large-scale outdoor events. Her expertise in event safety, operational excellence, and brand management led to the launch of VPrepared, specializing in event preparedness, risk and crisis management, and business continuity. She serves on the National Advisory Board for the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4).

Jeff Darman
Former Director, ACLI Capital Challenge, Marketing Consultant, Former President, RRCA; Former Consultant to Moving Comfort, Nike, and Running Times; former member World Athletics Running Commission.

Michelle Juehring
Director, Quad City Times Bix 7. Formerly worked in Game Day Operations and Group Sales for Continental Basketball Association.

Bill LaForge
Former lobbyist and attorney, and congressional staff member. Former adjunct professor for at George Washington University. He was President of Delta State University for 9 years and author of Testifying Before Congress.

Dave McGillivray
Longtime Director Boston Marathon, Founder; DMSE Sports and the Finish Strong Foundation.

Sean Ryan
Director, Fall 50; President, Sean Ryan Sports Enterprises; Director Bay Bridge Run.

Roland Schmidt
Medical Coordinator for Bellin Run.

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.

Doug Thurston
Former Director, Big Sur Marathon and several other major events. He is a World Athletics Level A course measurer.