Katelyn Presti Email & Phone Number

Katelyn has an extensive background in event planning and operations within the running industry. Prior to joining Track Shack Events in August 2022, she was the Sports Event Manager for the Savannah Sports Council and directed both the Publix Savannah Women's Half Marathon & 5K as well as the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run. Originally from Wisconsin, Katelyn graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion & Wellness, Spanish and Strength & Conditioning, followed by a Master’s Degree in Sports & Recreation Management from Kent State University.After interning under Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray’s DMSE Sports Event Management Team in 2015, Katelyn knew she wanted a career in road race management. In 2017, she began working with Bear Foot Sports as Assistant Event Director producing the organization’s variety of road races and special events in the Hilton Head and Lowcountry area while also founding non-profit athletic ride-along program myTEAM TRIUMPH-Hilton Head. As an avid runner, Katelyn has ran 18 marathons, including the Boston Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, and runDisney’s Dopey Challenge. She’s also a proud supporter of non-profit organizations and has raised thousands of dollars for organizations including Good Sports, Inc. and Team and Training.Katelyn has been mentored by some of the most profound and knowledgeable race directors and event professionals in the industry. As an advocate for the running community and celebrating women through sport, Katelyn has the ambition and persistent drive to achieve while bringing out the best in women and men of all abilities one mile at a time.

Listed skills include Time Management, Fitness Training, Wellness, Public Speaking, and 23 others.