All Posts by Greg Evans.
Director University Seeks Sponsors for RDU Academy: $50,000 Scholarship Fund to Train Next Generation of Event Leaders
DeKalb, Ill. (January 22, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Race Director University (RDU) is seeking sponsors to fund RDU Academy, a youth leadership development program designed to train the next generation of endurance event professionals. The…
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Race Director University Launches RDU Academy: A Leadership Program for the Next Generation of Event Professionals
DeKalb, Ill. (January 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Race Director University (RDU) has announced RDU Academy, a first-of-its-kind leadership development program designed for young people ages 15-18 who want to learn the business of endurance…
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Race Director University Launches Sponsorship Portal Connecting Brands with Certified Event Professionals
DeKalb, Ill. (January 15, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Race Director University (RDU) has launched the RDU Sponsorship Portal, a platform designed to connect brands, vendors, and sponsors directly with certified race directors seeking partnerships for…
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Why Every Race Director Needs Certification—Before It’s Too Late
DEKALB, IL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Every year, thousands of people are handed the responsibility of directing a race without formal training. They may be called Event Director, Race Organizer, Special Events Coordinator, or Parks and…
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Race Director University Launches Mobile App and Online Platform to Professionalize $2.5 Billion Endurance Industry
DeKalb, Ill. (January 8, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Race Director University (RDU), the nation’s first certification program for endurance event professionals, has announced its 2026 relaunch featuring an online certification platform, interactive tools, and a…
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Race Director University Relaunches in 2026 with Online Certification Platform and New Mobile App
DeKalb, Ill. (January 6, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Race Director University (RDU), the first national certification program for race directors in the United States, has announced its 2026 relaunch featuring an entirely online certification platform,…
