Being a First Time Race Director, The Mammoth Trail Fest & Building Community | Tim Tollefson

[@zacrezin]

Highlight of my trip was seeing Tim at the finish line! I didn't expect it since I was towards the back of the pack, but it was a very special moment to me.

[@highcountrychronicles]

Loved that enthusiasm at 7:30pm. Pretty sure I body checked Tim pretty hard as he tried to hug me. :D

[@lorim2000]

Obviously lots of hard work went into this but he honestly got lucky, doing this without any experience or even getting an event operations plan (this stuff is available online). I’m an experienced event director and have directed a major race as well, I can tell you it’s no joke. You need a team structure, project management tools, and a budget. Even with an experienced team it’s a lot of work. So glad it went well for him in the end!

[@clayscloset2618]

Billy I’ve watched you off and on for like six years. Not much last few as I’ve not run a marathon in almost 5 years. I listened to this podcast today while driving Lyft and just watched a few videos folks made of this race so think this will be my first back and longest and hardest ever.

[@MarkGriffith]

Nice job Billy, Hilary and Tim!! 🙌. Next Sept will be the Bear 100 and then I’ll be there!

[@BillyYang]

It’s a great event that’s only going to get better next year I’m sure!

[@damononthehill]

Missed my finish Tim 😏 I'll forgive you if you start the 26k earlier next year 😜 haha, incredible event and great interview Billy.