Road Race Management, publisher of a newsletter for race officials, the annual comprehensive Directory for race and industry officials and the Guide to Greener Running Events, is seeking nominations for the prestigious Marathon Foto/Road Race Management Road Race Director of the Year Award (presented by the Running Network). "This award was conceived as a way to recognize and promote excellence in race directing," said Editor and Publisher Phil Stewart. Nominees are judged on several factors, including overall ability, reputation of race, sponsor relations, creativity, and organizational ability. The award is determined by a vote of a diverse twelve-member committee.

Nominations close September 15 and the winner will be announced at the annual Road Race Management Race Directors' Meeting this November in Hollywood Beach, FL. Nomination forms may be obtained by downloading a form from the Road Race Management web site or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Jeff Darman, c/o Road Race Management, Race Director of the Year, 110 East State Street, Suite 15, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Road Race Management will conduct its "must attend" annual national Race Director Meeting and Trade Show November 6 - 8 at the Marriott Hollywood Beach Hotel, Hollywood, FL. MarathonFoto is the world's largest race photography company, and the Running Network, founded in 1986, represents 34 of the finest regional and national specialty running magazines and websites in North America.