CELEBRATING 12 YEARS OF EVENT LEADERSHIP!
Now in its 12th year, the Race Directors’ Conference continues to be the go-to gathering for endurance event organizers across Canada. Co-hosted by Triathlon BC, BC Athletics, and welcoming Cycling BC in 2025, this in-person forum unites event producers representing 300,000+ participants and 250+ sanctioned events across regional, provincial, national, and international calendars.
This is a full-day program designed to be collaborative and interactive — built to inspire, inform, and connect. Expect a mix of presentations, panels, and hands-on discussions that tackle the real challenges of sport delivery today.
“This is hands down the most valuable day of the year for anyone involved in event management in BC. The connections, the resources, the ideas—you walk away energized and ready to take your race to the next level.”
Taking place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Metrotown in Burnaby, this full-day professional development event unites industry leaders from across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and beyond.
“The topics covered the range of education our volunteer race directors, who were new to the role, needed to organize local community events.”
The Race Directors Conference features a curated program of expert-led sessions including:
- Steve Fleck, Emcee: Professional Live Race/Event Announcer, Presenter & Sports Commentator for running, cycling and triathlon events.
- Ihor Veres, Keynote: Known for being the first Canadian to finish the Barkley Marathons, widely regarded as one of the toughest races in the world.
Get ready for a day packed with insights from senior industry experts, networking, and inspiration, featuring sessions on:
- Maximizing Social Media Channels, Nicole Van Zanten, Chief Growth Officer, ICUC Social
- Engaging storytelling Through Socials, Darren Raynor, Head of Creative, Magnafire
- Crisis Management: Aaron Billesberger – Senior Director, Event Safety Alliance Canada
- Panel Discussion: Diversity in Sport, facilitated by Alyssa Reyes, Event Operations & Inclusion Specialist
- Case Study: Deliberate Strategies to Event Growth, Dave Micheal, Race Director, Peach Classic
- Interactive Workshops
- Peer Networking
“I appreciated the chance to connect with organizers from other disciplines—so many of our challenges are shared, and this event helped me find new solutions and partners.”
Whether you organize a grassroots community event, a national championship or an internationally sanctioned race, this Conference offers actionable takeaways and meaningful connections. With hundreds of events representing over 300,000 participants annually, this is your chance to shape the future of safe, inclusive, and exceptional sport experiences in Canada.
“I found this Conference undeniably inspiring and helpful.”
Conference Fees:
- Tier 1: $25.00 until October 5 – limited number of seats available
- Tier 2: $55.00 from October 6 to November 12
- Tier 3: $75.00 from October 21 to Registration Closing, November 20th.
Save the Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Save the Location: Holiday Inn Metrotown, Burnaby, BC
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