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Opening for Race Director
of the
Bull Run Run 50 Miler

Bob Phillips, after a successful two-year stint as Race Director of the Bull Run Run 50 Miler, has resigned from that position. Bob’s resignation letter is quoted below:

It has been a great pleasure serving as the Race Director of Bull Run Run, the best 50 Miler in the Commonwealth of Virginia. However, it is time for me to step down and pass the reins onward. I appreciate all of the assistance and camaraderie of all who participated in this special event with me.

Happy Trails,

Bob Phillips

As a result, the VHTRC is currently seeking interested and qualified candidates for the position of Race Director (RD) of the Bull Run Run 50 Miler (BRR). The selected candidate should be available to assume the role as RD immediately in order to prepare for the 2009 BRR, which will be held in April of 2009. A statement of duties, qualifications, and relevant experience for the RD position can be found below. To apply for this volunteer RD position, please send a brief explanation of your interest, qualifications, and relevant experience to the VHTRC Board, care of Michael Bur (mjcbur@yahoo.com) before August 10, 2008.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtaining permits
• Managing volunteers
• Managing race equipment
• Obtaining race premiums
• Interfacing with sponsors
• Organizing aid stations
• Communicating with race participants
• Addressing course issues
• Working with VHTRC web master and VHTRC Board on entry issues
• Coordinating with VHTRC Board to develop and abide by VHTRC event policies
• Other duties essential to managing a successful event

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability and desire to work cooperatively with Volunteers and VHTRC Board
• Strong interest in trail running

Relevant Experience

• Volunteer experience related to trails and/or running
• Management/organizational experience
• Trail running experience

To Apply

Please send a brief explanation of your interest, qualifications, and relevant experience to the VHTRC Board, care of Michael Bur (mjcbur@yahoo.com) before August 10, 2008.