Get to know us

After competing in cross country as a West Plains Zizzer under the legendary Joe Bill Dixon, I took a long hiatus from running—only lacing up my sneakers for the occasional company picnic 5K. But in 2024 I returned to running and quickly rediscovered my passion for the sport and the vibrant community around it. As I immersed myself in training in the pursuit of tackling my own personal challenges., I leaned on experienced runners to seek their guidance on how to improve and which races to run next. Those connections and desire to better my local running community led to Race Ready Events. Dedicated to serving runners across the Tennessee Valley and the greater Southeast region, and with three kids approaching their teenage years, this venture is truly a family effort—one rooted in elevating the health, participation, and quality of our local running community.

Our mission is simple -- create exceptional race experiences that inspire runners and strengthen the community we love -- and we hope to see you at the START line and celebrate with you at the FINISH line soon!

a photo of the family that owns race ready events standing in front of a bright red backdrop

Our Mission

To create exceptional race experiences that inspire runners and strengthen the community we love by demonstrating expertise, professionalism, and excellence through accurate timing, committed support, and innovative race concepts.

Our Vision

An enriched, healthier community that hosts the premier race event series in the Southeast. When people hear Race Ready, they know that they are getting to participate in a premium race experience, with first class service, to create a lasting positive memory.