The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host the 2027 Marathon and Endurance Events Safety and Security Virtual Forum on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, on Zoom.
About the Forum
OBJECTIVE: To address key safety and security challenges facing marathon and endurance events through four professional development sessions led by industry experts.
Road races and other participatory sports events attract large numbers of athletes and spectators, making safety and security a top priority for race organizers, public safety agencies, and host communities. These high-profile events present a range of potential risks and threats that must be managed to protect people, property, and infrastructure. This forum brings together professionals from across the endurance event community for four focused sessions designed to build knowledge, strengthen skills, and support continuous improvement in event safety and security.
The Forum runs for four hours on Wednesday, December 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CST.
Who Will Be There
Event planners and operators, administrators and staff from marathons, half-marathons, 10K, 5K, and endurance events, law enforcement, emergency managers, fire, HAZMAT, emergency medical services, city planners, government officials, and sports commissions, and solution providers are invited to register as attendees for the Forum.
Attendees: $29 per person
Attendees consist of those working and/or supporting marathon and endurance events.
Private sector companies may register as attendees for this event.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Michelle Burnett Juehring
Race Director, Quad-City Times Bix 7
The Forum provides an invaluable opportunity to address the pressing safety and security challenges facing the running and endurance communities. The diverse range of speakers offers practical, innovative, and applicable insights.
We are incredibly grateful for the knowledge and connections we have gained and highly recommend the Forum to any race organizer or event professional committed to excellence in safety and security.
Greg Haapala
Race Director, Grandma’s Marathon
"Learning from experts in safety and security is of great benefit to our industry as the importance of this aspect for marathon and endurance events continues to grow.
The NCS4 Marathon and Endurance Events Forum is well worth the time and cost to attend, especially for event organizers newer to emergency planning or public safety agencies in communities with growing events. Training on safety and security amid running events provides a very focused but approachable way to learn and improve."
Dr. Michele “Shelly” Weinstein
Medical Operations Coordinator, Marine Corps Marathon Organization
"The NCS⁴ Marathon and Endurance Events Virtual Forum will bring together subject matter experts from across the country to share their knowledge. I strongly encourage those who are new to the marathon and endurance event space to join us to make new connections and expand their network."
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