March 15, 2024 Terry Chiplin

Advisory Committee

The US Trail Running Conference (USTRC) is thrilled to share details about our Advisory Committee, composed of individuals deeply passionate about advancing the trail running community. This distinguished group was created to play a pivotal role in shaping the 2024 conference, that took place in Knoxville, Tennessee, October 23 to 25. The same advisory committee members will also be involved in shaping the 2025 event, that returns to Knoxville, October 15 to 17. The US Trail Running Conference is presented by Marathon Printing, Inc.

The Advisory Committee provides valuable insights towards the selection of key panelists and presenters, ensures the content of conference sessions is inclusive and educational, and actively engages personal networks to enhance participation and outreach.

In addition to their advisory roles, committee members have been extended invitations to serve as panelists at the conference, further amplifying their impact and expertise.

The US Trail Running Conference will uphold its sustainability principles, as outlined in its sustainability statement, which emphasizes environmental conservation, social inclusivity, and economic viability. A new inclusion policy has also been created to ensure the Conference and the Master Class webinar series are safe, inclusive, accessible and equitable.

The Advisory Committee members for the 2024 US Trail Running Conference are:

– Rob Palmore, TURF Ambassador, Black Men Run

– Roslyn Braun, Route Arrows and LGBTQIA+ activist

– Eric Weatherbee, Executive Director, Knoxville Track Club

– Dani Aravich, Paralympian, Adaptive athlete activist, Trail Team member

– Anthony Foster, Dir of Operations and Outside Sales, Marathon Printing

– Olivia Affuso – Researcher, speaker and adventurer

– Dustin Martin, Executive Director, Wings of America

– Paulette Odenthal, Race Director, RRCA MN State Representative

(Listed in order of the images on the above graphic, starting in the top left hand corner and moving clockwise).

Conference Organizing Committee

– TBA, Assistant Event Director, USTRC

– Nancy Hobbs, Executive Director American Trail Running Association

– Susan Kendrick, Director of Client Development, UltraSignup

– Terry Chiplin, Event Director, US Trail Running Conference

For media inquiries, please contact:

Terry Chiplin

USTRC Event Director

Email: terry@ustrailrunningconference.com

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