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ABOUT NEGATIVE SPLIT

The PNW’s Premier Running & Fitness Events Company

Experience the most breathtaking courses in the Pacific Northwest, complete with top-notch race swag, performance-grade finisher shirts, and an unforgettable race-day atmosphere. We go all out to make every event an adventure!

Start Strong, Finish Stronger

OUR MISSION:

To inspire health and fitness through training groups, programs, and world-class events. Running a negative split means to finish stronger than you started. We encourage people to not only finish strong in our races, but also in the many journeys they face in life.

WHAT WE DO

Race & Event Chip Timing Services

Race & Event Specialized Production

Race & Event Equipment Rentals

Promote Fitness Communities

MEET THE TEAM

Eric Ewing

Chief Timer

Eric has timed over 1,000 races in his career and is our head timer and go to for all timing related solutions. On race day, you can usually find him working the timing booth or stealing the microphone from the MC to crack a joke or two.

Aaron Hensarling

Timer

Aaron is on the Negative Split Event Timing team. He is a head race timer and site lead for contracted races.

Mary Hildie

Timer

Mary is on the Negative Split Event Timing team. She is a head race timer and site lead for contracted races.

Amy Hite

Director of Friendships

Amy works with all our wonderful community partners and race partners. On race day… well you just might find her running a race, but if not she is there making sure all our partners and sponsors have what they need!

Ryan Hite

Chief Endurance Officer

Ryan and his wife Amy started Negative Split in 2012 out of a passion for running and fitness. On race day, you will usually find him with a traffic cone in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other.

Melissa Jacobs

Director of #Hashtags

Melissa is the brains behind all of Negative Split’s marketing, social media, and emails. On race day, you will usually find her running around the start/finish area taking pictures of people taking selfies!

Holly Johnson

Happiness Coordinator

Holly manages many of our customer service channels and provides registration solutions for runners. She also manages our online store and shipping of virtual events.

Candace Morris

Director of Awesomeness

Candace works with many of Negative Split’s special projects.

Lydia Myers

Marketing & Miles Coordinator

Lydia manages all things marketing for Negative Split, with a focus on social media and digital content. She brings a young, fresh perspective and energy to the team. On race day, she’s usually helping with vendors and check-in or running around capturing videos and pictures.

Randy Schwaegler

Voice of Negative Split

Randy was the announcer for the first Negative Split Half Marathon and continues to be the voice of Negative Split. He has celebrated well over 100,000 athletes finishing our events!

Kyler Wilson

Pixel & Pallet Pusher

Kyler is the resident graphic designer developing the website, logos, merch, swag, and medals for Negative Split. On race day, you will usually see him in the race village helping make sure everything is running smoothly and efficiently.

Ryan Worthen

Gear Wrangler & Results Specialist

Ryan oversees warehouse operations, coordinates equipment packing and vehicle logistics, and provides expert race timing support to ensure every event is organized, efficient, and on schedule.

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