Meet the Team
We’re thrilled to be part of this community and to bring fresh, high-quality events to the local trail scene
Jay Vanderhovel
BLACKWOOD RACE ORGANIZER
Jay is a passionate trail runner who discovered the sport in 2020 and never looked back. Since then, he’s tackled some of the toughest ultramarathons out there — including the Cocodona 250, Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, Moab 240, and most recently the Arizona Monster 300. As your race organizer, Jay brings that same grit and determination to planning every detail of Blackwood Racing’s events, ensuring runners experience the challenge and reward of the trails at their best.
Sidney Jonckheere
LOST LOOPS RACE DIRECTOR / PARTNERSHIPS & MEDIA
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Russell Stratton
BADLANDS RACE DIRECTOR
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Nick Gapp
COURSE DETAILS & PLANNING
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Ian Harrier
BLACKWOOD RACE PLANNING
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Kristy Beckholt
BADLANDS MEDICAL DIRECTOR
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