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FitLab, Inc.

Road Race Director

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$65K - $71K/yr

We have built a coast-to-coast relay series, our own technology platform, dabbled in virtual events ... Road Race Directors will plan, organize, and execute all race day logistics. The position will ...

Air Force Materiel Command

$33 - $36/hr

Exercises daily task-oriented direction and provides event-specific priorities to personnel from ... Collaborates with Functional Directors to plan and secure necessary personnel and resources for ...

Air Force Materiel Command

$33 - $36/hr

Exercises daily task-oriented direction and provides event-specific priorities to personnel from ... Works with industry race directors and subject matter experts to create, edit, and re-design course ...

Spartan Race, Inc

Manager, Course

Boston, MA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Our events, including Spartan ® , Tough Mudder ® , and DEKA, push individuals and teams beyond ... Course managers attend the full cycle and assist Race Director/Construction Manager in spotting ...

Air Force Materiel Command

$46 - $51/hr

Exercises direct supervision over the Air Force Marathon Race Director, Space Force Race Director ... Ensures Expo, Pre-, and Post-Race events are smoothly executed. Performs other related duties as ...

First Tee

Manager, Course

$20 - $23/hr

Our events, including Spartan ® , Tough Mudder ® , and DEKA, push individuals and teams beyond ... Course managers attend the full cycle and assist Race Director/Construction Manager in spotting ...

KRE Security

Race Event Security Officer

Hamburg, PA · On-site

$17/hr

Direct vehicles and foot traffic safely around busy event areas * Respond calmly and professionally ... Work exciting race weekends and live events * Flexible scheduling that works around your ...

Spartan Race, Inc

Festival Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

With 250 events across more than 40 countries on six continents, Spartan is the world's leading ... Coordinate with Festival Manager and Race Director the layout of festival to ensure all activations ...

IRONMAN

Supply Chain Manager

Louisville, CO · On-site

The Supply Lead and Supply Assistant work closely with the Race Director and event operations to manage on-site warehousing, transportation, ordering, inventory, and overall supply-yard excellence.

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How much do event race director jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for event race director in the United States is $78,450.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Event Race Directors?

Event Race Directors are professionals responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all aspects of races such as marathons, cycling events, or triathlons. Their duties include securing permits, coordinating with local authorities, managing volunteers, ensuring participant safety, and handling logistics like timing and course setup. They also handle registration, promote the race, and address any issues that arise on event day. Their role is crucial to ensuring the event runs smoothly and safely for all involved.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Event Race Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Event Race Director, you need strong organizational skills, project management experience, and knowledge of race logistics, often supported by a background in event planning or sports management. Familiarity with registration platforms, timing systems, permit application processes, and safety protocols is crucial. Excellent leadership, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication help you coordinate teams and handle on-the-spot challenges. These skills are vital for ensuring smooth event execution, participant safety, and a successful overall race experience.

What is the difference between Event Race Director vs Event Coordinator?

AspectEvent Race DirectorEvent Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees race event planning, logistics, safety, and overall executionHandles day-to-day event tasks, vendor coordination, and attendee management
CredentialsExperience in event management, safety certifications, and sometimes race-specific licensesEvent planning experience, organizational skills, and communication abilities
Work EnvironmentPrimarily on-site during race events, overseeing operationsPre-event planning, coordination meetings, and on-site support

While both roles are vital for successful race events, the Event Race Director focuses on high-level planning, safety, and overall execution, whereas the Event Coordinator manages daily tasks and logistics. The Race Director typically has more experience and certifications related to event safety and management, working closely with vendors, sponsors, and emergency services. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but the Race Director's role is more strategic and oversight-focused.

What are some common challenges faced by an Event Race Director during the planning and execution of a race event?

Event Race Directors often encounter challenges such as coordinating logistics across multiple teams, ensuring participant safety, and adapting to unexpected changes like weather or last-minute route adjustments. Effective communication is crucial, as the role involves liaising with local authorities, volunteers, sponsors, and medical personnel. Managing tight timelines and budgets while delivering a memorable experience for participants can be demanding, but strong organizational skills and proactive planning help address these challenges.
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Infographic showing various Event Race Director job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,450 per year, or $37.7 per hour.

Road Race Director

FitLab, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$65K - $71K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Description:

At Ragnar, we have built a premiere series of road and trail running adventures. While we are excited about the progress we’ve made over the past 22 years, we feel like we are just scratching the surface. We want to change how folks spend their weekend and infuse adventure into?their?everyday life.?

We have built a coast-to-coast relay series, our own technology platform, dabbled in virtual events and partnered with some amazing brands along the way. Here at Ragnar, we are a passionate and scrappy team coming together from a wide range of backgrounds to solve incredibly complex problems and deliver amazing experiences.

We are looking for a Road Race Director to join our team. This position will direct multiple road races per year. Road Race Directors will plan, organize, and execute all race day logistics. The position will develop and execute strategic and tactical event operation plans, establish, and manage overall event operation budgets and perform other duties related to the company's operational strategy.


Who you are:??


You are a logistics and organizational master. The thought of managing dozens of relationships, a million details, and many moving parts over 200 miles excites you. You are an adaptable, forward thinker, who knows that no matter how early you finished your planning or finalized all the details of an event, unexpected things always seem to find their way to the surface. When things do go awry, you can think on the fly, make sound decisions, and act quickly to get things back on course. Your organizational skills are off the charts and somehow your brain is able to see the big picture simultaneously with all the crucial details.?


Essential functions and responsibilities:

  • Excellent communication with all parties inside and outside of the company
  • Assist in the development of race budgets and expense management, and adhere to the same
  • Acquire necessary permits – Venues, Cities, Counties, Fire, Health, DOT, etc.
  • Provide vendor management - contracts, deliveries, equipment, etc.
  • Manage charity relationships and execute charity commitments
  • Coordinate all logistics for the race
  • Create effective layouts (parking, shuttle, venue, evacuation, etc.)
  • Pre-race travel, course/venue setup, and Race Day execution
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe and logistically sound race route
  • Supervise post-race wrap-up - both internal and external, compile all feedback and needed improvements, and implement the necessary changes the following year
  • Customer Service - Answer questions forwarded from customer service or that come directly to you
  • Represent the brand of Ragnar and present yourself in a professional manor
  • Drive large vehicles up to 26’ U-Haul trucks
  • Sustainability - Help execute the race sustainability plan, including waste reduction, energy use, and procurement practices
  • Vendor management – Scoping, contracts, deliveries, equipment, etc.
  • Other tasks as assigned
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 2-5 years relevant experience
  • Leadership experience required
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and multiple cross-functional project teams
  • Well-organized with the ability to multitask, time management, and close attention to detail
  • Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize projects, work within short time frames, and meet deadlines
  • Conflict resolution experience
  • Heavy lifting (50 lbs.)
  • Working weekends and long hours during races
  • Any experience with budget management, operations, event management, and/or logistics is a big bonus
  • Having run and/or worked a Ragnar is a plus

Physical Demands: While performing duties of the job, the incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus


Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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