My Foundation of Knowledge
         I officially formed 5k Race Director late 2008. The experience, knowledge, and development of directing running events came several years before.  It began with my wonderful wife Tara whom I met  while running around Stetson University. I ran with her and the Stetson Cross Country Team and was introduced to John Boyle who has over 40 years  of event management and directing experience . From that time forward I started working with Alta Vista Sports, and as they say the rest is history.

                                                                                                                  batista@5kracedirector.com

My Short Running Story
         Running has been a part of my life since I can remember. Before high school it was just for recreational purposes and mostly consisted of running around my parents house as fast as I could. The start of a serious running career began at Pine Ridge High School and then transitioned to Flagler Palm Coast where I ran competitively on both teams. I Moved onto an athletic scholarship and overcame 3-4 bone fractures along the way to achieving  my personal records. 1:56-800m,3:56-1500m, 25:30-8k. Today, I enjoy the competition, but struggle to find consistency in my training.