Race director
[rays dih-rek-tor]
/reɪs dɪˈrɛktər/
Noun
Defintion for Race director
The individual responsible for organizing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of a race event, ensuring its smooth and safe execution.
Long Definition
A race director organizes and oversees running events, ensuring safety, logistics, and participant satisfaction. They coordinate permits, course design, volunteers, timing, and emergency services. For example, the Boston Marathon's race director manages thousands of runners and spectators. This role is crucial for smooth event execution, impacting runners' experiences and safety. Effective race directors enhance community engagement and promote the sport's growth.
Kaizen Insights
Kaizen's training platform may provide tools or features for race directors to organize events, track participant performance, and analyze data to improve race logistics and outcomes.
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Running Communities & Concepts
