November 5, 2019

Conference schedule

Note, this schedule is for our 2024 event – we will update for 2025 in the New Year
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Day / Time (EDT Timezone)DescriptionSpeakers / PanelistsWho is this for?
Wednesday October 23, 2024Day 1 - The Foundation
10.00 - 10.50 am Opening circle ceremony & introductions - daily meditation Terry Chiplin, Nancy Hobbs, Corinne Trujillo ShalvoyAll Trail Race Directors & trail runners
10.50 - 11.20 amCelebrate good times - sharing inspirations in the sport from around the room Coming soon....All Trail Race Directors & trail runners
11.20 - 11.30 am Break All Trail Race Directors & trail runners
11.30 - 12.30 am State of the Sport - year recap & future predictionsDavid Callahan, Jay Kelly, Shalini Bhajjan, Tom Hooper - Moderator, Corinne Trujillo ShalvoyAll Trail Race Directors & trail runners
12.30 - 1.30 pmLunch All Trail Race Directors & trail runners
1.30 - 2.30 pmRD Mentorship Steve Aderholt, Mandy Mullen, Rob Palmore; Moderator, Tayte PollmannAll Trail Race Directors & trail runners
2.30 - 2.45 pm Network break All Trail Race Directors & trail runners
2.45 - 3.30 pmMastering Social Media Marketing Alex Ross - Denver Colfax Marathon, Digital MarketingAll Trail Race Directors & trail runners
3.30 - 3.40 pm Network break All Trail Race Directors & trail runners
3.40 - 4.30 pm The importance of a race committeeDale Garland, Olivia Affuso, Matias Saari; Moderator, Terry ChiplinAll Trail Race Directors & trail runners
4.30 - 4.40 pm Network break All Trail Race Directors & trail runners
4.40 - 5.15 pm Presentation - New Race Format Ideas Lyle Anderson, Kirk Cherep, Kim Field, Moderator, Sarah Barber
5.15 - 5.30 pm Network break
5.30 - 5.50 pm Where it all started Terry ChiplinAll Trail Race Directors & trail runners
5.50 - 6.00 pm The Long Path - A mental health journey Kim Levinsky & Terry Chiplin
6.00 - 6.30 pm Move to Courtyard Marriott for networking eveningAll Trail Race Directors & trail runners
6.30 - 7.30 pm Networking evening - light appetizers and drinks All Trail Race Directors
Thursday October 24, 2024Day 2 - The Framework
7.00 am Fun Trail Run on Urban Wilderness Trail - led by Knoxville Track Club - Location TBAAll comers
9.00 am Expo set upAll exhibitors
9.45 am Doors openAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
10.00 - 10.20am Welcome, new introductions, set up for day - daily meditation Terry Chiplin, Corinne Trujillo ShalvoyAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
10.20 - 11.20 am Business coaching session 1 Paul JurasinAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
11.20 - 11.30 am Break All Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
11.30 - 12.30 am Business coaching session 2 Paul JurasinAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
12.30 - 1.30 pmLunchAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
1.30 - 2.30 pmFunding your race - Grants, Sponsorships, Partnerships & Community Agencies Susan Kendrick, Lara Hamilton, Matias Saari, Scott Millmann, Moderator, Adam ChaseAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
2.30 - 3.00 pm Exhibitor Standout sessions IAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
3.00 - 4.00 pmHow to livestream your event Tom Hooper; Zac Marion, Dale Garland - Moderator, Terry ChiplinAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
4.00 - 4.15 pmNetwork breakAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
4.15 - 5.00 pmHow to start an effective podcastAimee Kohler, Aric Manning, Scott Warr - Moderator, Corinne Trujillo ShalvoyAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
5.15 - 5.40 pm Exhibitor Standout sessions IIAll Trail Race Directors & Exhibitors
5.40 - 6.00 pm Presenting Sponsor Presentation - Marathon Printing Anthony Foster All Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
6.00 - 6.30 pm Move to Ijams Nature Reserve for networking eveningAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
6.30 - 8.00 pm Networking evening - light appetizers and drinks All Trail Race Directors & Exhibitors
Friday October 25, 2024Day 3 - The Finishing Touches
7.00 am Fun Trail Run on Urban Wilderness Trail - led by Knoxville Track Club - Location TBAAll comers
9.45 am Doors openAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
10.00 - 10.15 am Welcome, format of day - daily meditation Terry Chiplin, Corinne Trujillo ShalvoyAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
10.15 - 11.00 am How to master budgeting for your eventsKimberly Aubuchon, Mandy Mullen, Carrie Baris - Moderator, Olivia Affuso
11.00 - 11.30 amShaping the future, aligning runners and racesLara Hamilton, Shea Aquilano, William Harwood, Moderator, Terry Chiplin All Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
11.30 - 12.30 pmEvent logistics - permitting, insurance, event communications, volunteersAndrea Slate, Kim Levinsky, Carly Ramsey, Christian Saucedo - Moderator, Sarah BarberAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
12.30 - 1.15 pm Lunch All Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
1.15 - 2.00 pm Mastering how to reduce the ecological footprint for your race or event Steve Aderholt, Aimee Kohler, Terry Chiplin - Moderator, Adam Chase All Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
2.00 - 2.15 pm Network breakAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
2.15 - 2.45 pm Final stop - mastering aid station best practices Tom Hooper, Wil White, Jamie Nott - Moderator, Dale Garland
2.45 - 3.00 pm Wrap up and farewellsTerry Chiplin & Robert SherburnAll Trail Race Directors, Trail Runners & Exhibitors
Please note that schedule & speakers may be subject to change without notice.
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