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Lead Stories: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Bob Ingalls Named Race Director of the Year

Posted November 9th, 2007 at 1:20 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results

Bob Ingalls, outgoing race director of the Boilermaker 15-K Road Race in Utica, N.Y., was named 2007 MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year at a special reception held at the Road Race Management Race Director’s Meeting which kicked off here last night at the Hyatt Pier 66 Hotel.

The award, presented by the Running Network, recognizes excellence in race directing.

“We had one of the largest fields of candidates in years,” said award coordinator Jeff Darman in a prepared statement.

Ingalls is only the second race director of the Boilermaker. He took over from race founder Earle Reed in 1998 and in his seven-year tenure has grown the Boilermaker to become the second largest 15-K race in the United States with 10,882 finishers in 2007 (the Gate River Run was the largest 15-K with 11,326 finishers).
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Race Directors To Discuss 2007 Chicago Marathon
Issues at RRM Meeting

Posted October 18th, 2007 at 7:22 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: News & Results, Marathons

The Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting has added a mini forum titled: “Issues Relating to the Recent Chicago Marathon” to their schedule for Saturday, Nov. 10.

Prior to this session they will discuss the role of a race spokesperson, which will touch on some of the issues generated by the extreme heat at Chicago, but the extra allotted session will afford additional time to discuss, digest and exchange views about what happened in Chicago, why it happened, and the reactions of the participants, the public and the media.

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RRM Race Directors’ Meeting & Trade Show set for Nov. 8-10

Posted June 22nd, 2007 at 5:00 AM by Martha Jones

Section: News & Results

Fort Lauderdale, Florida will again play host to the Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting and Trade Show, November 8 - 10. Thousands of race officials, corporate sponsors, advertising and public relations executives, and others interested in road running have attended this annual fall gathering since it started in 1983.

“Advance interest is higher than ever for the meeting and trade show. Road Race Management recruits many of the sport’s most experienced and articulate leaders who share their secrets of success with you.” said coordinator Jeff Darman.

Phil Stewart, Road Race Management editor and publisher, added,

“Fort Lauderdale offers a great destination for event directors not only to obtain valuable information, but also as a great spot to unwind and network.”

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