The running world is constantly evolving, and one thing is clear: more people than ever are finding their way to the start line. Whether you’re training for your first 5K, chasing a new personal best, or simply looking for a …
Some events come together quickly. Others take years of dreaming, planning, pivoting, and patience. The new Railway Races in Hendersonville, NC definitely fall into the second category. Back in 2022 — maybe even earlier — we started envisioning what a …
Six Things That Built the Foundation Before the Growth By Daphne Kirkwood, Founder of iDaph Events By 2010, the ideas were no longer just living in my head. For years, I had been immersed in the endurance world — racing, …
We all know how amazing moms are. So the real question is… why would they ever run? Isn’t being a mom already the ultimate endurance sport Turns out, moms know something the rest of us are still figuring out. Running …
When the Pattern Became Clear – Five Things That Shifted Everything By Daphne Kirkwood, Founder of iDaph Events There wasn’t one big moment. It was a pattern. And once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it. The more races I …
Three Lessons Learned Before iDaph Ever Existed By Daphne Kirkwood, Founder of iDaph Events Before there was a business, a race calendar, or any thought of becoming a race director, there was a long season of learning. Not from a …
If you’ve spent any time around Hendersonville lately, you’ve probably noticed something pretty cool happening: more bikes, more riders, and a growing sense that cycling is becoming part of everyday life here. A big reason for that momentum is the …
Why the Second Attempt Mattered More Than the First By Daphne Kirkwood, Founder of iDaph Events The decision to try again came quickly. After my first 5K in May of 2002, I left feeling deeply disappointed — not because I …
By: Daphne Kirkwood There are some places that stay with you long after the event cones are picked up and the finish line comes down. For me, Kanuga is one of those places. When I think about returning to Kanuga …
By: Daphne Kirkwood Some things stay with you. Triathlon has always been one of them. Triathlon has been a part of my life for a long time—long before race directing, long before iDaph Events, long before I understood how complex …
