Michelle Kempton

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As the director of Maritime Race Weekend, Michelle Kempton is always looking for fresh and exciting ways to promote her race.

Maritime Race Weekend isn’t schedule to run until September. But race director Michelle Kempton works year-round. Right now, she’s busy collaborating with the illustrator who designs her medals.

In a recent, unexpected turn of events, race director Michelle Kempton got to meet with her province’s finance minister.

It turns out that creating the perfect race route is actually a lot harder than it may seem.

As a race director, Michelle Kempton is so often on the receiving end of other people’s generosity. As a result, she’s always finding creative ways to say thanks.

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When a moving day disaster struck Maritime Race Weekend, director Michelle Kempton was lucky to be able to rely on the dedication of her friends and volunteers.

Every year something unexpected happens at her race. This year, she had less than 24 hours to locate a last minute fire fighter crew and truck.

As race day approached, this race director writes about sleepless nights and the pre-race nightmares she’s had in the past.

As runners prepare for the upcoming Maritime Race Weekend, the race director created videos to help them better understand the course and race experience.