On Path Events

9/4/25 Update: The new evolution of On Path Events

Over the past 7 years, I have had the distinct pleasure of enjoying the two-part OPE model - learning the lessons of complex, fast-paced project management from the largest race organizations in the country , then passing those lessons on to mid-size race directors.   Having seen through the final year of the Canaan Valley Running Company selling to new ownership, I have to admit that the former has become my strong suit and where my future lies. 

Looking at this fall alone - the second year directing a 5-day stage race in the Nevada Desert, to further refining the post-race corral operations of the New York Marathon, to expanding an establishing Half Ironman race to multiple days, distances, and incredible activations....  the new focus of On Path Events is now becoming less focus on guiding smaller organizations, and more strategically turning ideas into execution on complex, wonderful projects - strategizing, hiring, and managing the teams that execute them, to the highest level of quality this industry can imagine. 

Where 2026 takes me and this brand, I don't know - smaller contracts, larger ones, or maybe even a full-time hire over the next two years - but while the "old model" of OPE may go away, the work of the last 2 years will continue on and be more exciting than ever.

This website will be gradually changed over time, but for now is kept up to date with old messaging.

Top-Level Help for Mid-Size Events

As a small-business Event Director, you've likely worn a lot of hats.  No one knows your event like you do, and the biggest obstacle to growth may be how to translate your ideas into reality with someone who you can trust to get it done well.

OPE owner Josh Reed has spent almost 20 years in events and 12 in racing, traveling the country and working amongst the best in the nation to find the best practices for growing mid-size races and event series to take that 'next step'.

By starting simple and analyzing what you've done in the past, we can help figure out step-by-step how to take things off your plate and move towards your future.  Sometimes this is a 1-2 year plan; other times it's 'permanent', with many OPE clients in their 3rd or 4th year and scaling up and down over time.  Some relationships are one-on-one, others involve managing your team or subcontracting from our own network.

Looking to transition into the next phase of your event company's life?  Looking for someone who knows how the 'big races' do it, so your series can become more like one of them?  Maybe just looking to get back some of your life and focus on what you do best?  Let's work together to help keep you "On Path".

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On Path Events is a small business that operates on the principle of a close expanded network of mutual support with regional teams.  Specialties include operations and project management, with a focus on efficient scheduling, maps, and researching national and regional trends.