2nd Annual IRMR : 2011

The 2nd Annual Intermountain Race Management Roundtable was, in my opinion, a success.

With just near 50 race directors and race staff from all over Utah, California and Idaho there was plenty of valuable information shared.

We networked with brief introductions and event descriptions.

During the breaks we visited and shared ideas and tips with one another

Presentations were given on "Planning for Weather Extremes", Social Media", "Loyalty Programs" and "Going Green"...just to name a few.

We shared Race apparel and race memorabilia.

...and we ATE GREAT food!

Here is what our Race directors have to say...

 "This was a wonderful and very worthwhile weekend for me!  Runners are just plane decent people who care for each other; running is just the most successful and actually least competitive sport in terms of how we usually think of competition; runners inherently know that there is only one race in LIFE and that is with ourselves.  Thus we all appreciate each other's successes and know that every time someone crosses the Finish line there is something magic and wonderful we can all wahoo about.  The whole drive back home to Pocatello Sunday morning I was sharing the information I had gathered with others; it was safe; hands free!  And that hasn't stopped."

"You have done something really really good in bringing everyone together and the size of the group was just perfect for being productive.  The seminar was a very good value, the morning snacks were good and plenty and the lunch was killer quality.  Somebody sure did you/us a good job.  I sure plan on being there next year! "

"The IRMR went very well.  I was still able to extract some great information.  The roundtables are great for networking.  Thanks for all your work on this.  I will continue to attend."

See you in 2011!

What you will HEAR, SEE and FEEL!

Aside from the agenda topics already listed below, we have special guest speakers joining us this year.

Paul Jewkes will be presenting on Social Media and the importance of getting yourself ONLINE.

Paul, A self proclaimed "geek" has a love for all things Internet.

He currently holds his "Dream Job" of Internet Marketing for the St George and Zion Area Tourism Department. Paul has been actively engaged on the Internet since the mid 90's teaching himself -coding, graphic design, and social media. He has been married for 8 years and is the father of two.

Also we will have the honor of hearing from Jeff Gardner, Ironman St George Race Director who will share tips, do's and dont's and techniques to organize, market and host an event with great success.

Jeff, athlete and race director is a two-time IRONMAN, with finishes in Florida in 2005 and Arizona in 2008. He has also participated in more than 50 other triathlons, and several marathons. Jeff played a key role on the committee responsible for bringing the IRONMAN event to St. George. His experience with IRONMAN, his role as Race Director for several local events and his knowledge and involvement with civic agencies were a major factor in coordinating details for the event. Jeff was Race Director for the 2005 and 2006 Kanab Triathlons, 2005 Utah Summer Games Triathlon, 2005 Kokopelli Triathlon, and the 2007 SHAC Triathlon.

We are excited to have you join us for these amazing speakers as we too have learned A LOT from both of them. We know you will feel just as excited as you learn new ideas, skills and make achievable goals.
See you soon!

Welcome to 2011

The 2nd annual IRMR in 2011 is getting close.  We currently have Race directors from all over the state of Utah and as far away as Fresno California.  We are excited to meet each of you personally and hear your insights, tips, opinions and stories.
If you have not registered do so now.  Follow the link on the right side of this page.
See you SOON!