A Change of Pace

A Change of Pace is a non-profit full-service event management and production company that specializes in running and multi-sport events. They can manage all aspects of an event internally, including registration and finish line timing, rentals, banners and t-shirts. The organization uses proceeds from events to provide scholarships to events for those in financially disadvantaged situations; to fund, implement and assist with after-school fitness programs; and makes available fundraising opportunities and donations to other area non-profit organizations.

Services provided by the A Change of Pace Foundation include

• Creating & Implementing a General Plan
• Advertising & Marketing
• Creating Race Applications
• Planning Course Logistics
• Coordinating Volunteers
• Oversight of Permits, Insurance and Safety
• Coordinating Rentals & Equipment
• Planning Staging and Sponsor Areas
• Event Timing, Registration & Results Posting
• Developing Signage
• Race Day Coordination
• Online Services
• Post-event Review & Planning

This organization coordinates the Davis Stampede in February, the Davis Turkey Trot in November, the California Kids Triathlon, Positive Energy Kids Triathlon, the Davis MOOnlight Races and other smaller events. After the 2006 Davis Stampede, they kindly donated their leftover food to Davis Community Meals and Food Not Bombs.