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

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One of our guests in today's episode is HOKA athlete and first time race director, Tim Tollefson.
Joined by my partner Hilary Matheson, we asked him what it was like putting on an event of this scale for the first time in Mammoth Lakes, how it served as a salve for a disappointing 2022 summer run season, what we have to look forward to in 2023 and much more.
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Cover photo: Andy Cochrane
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[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.