Race Day Operations
End-to-end race day management including start/finish line coordination, timing systems, and real-time communications.
Event Operations & Logistics
We Handle the Stress So You Can Handle the Success
Kismet Event Management is a specialized event operations and logistics firm focused on endurance sporting events and nonprofit fundraising events. With 40+ years of combined experience, we deliver senior-level expertise and hands-on leadership for events of all sizes.
Trusted by Race Organizations
- Lupus Foundation of America
- Boston Bruins Foundation
- Boston Marathon
- DMSE Sports
Our Services
Comprehensive race operations expertise
Course Design
Expert course mapping and design ensuring accurate distances, runner safety, and optimal spectator experiences.
Volunteer Management
Comprehensive volunteer recruitment, training, and coordination to ensure your event runs smoothly.
Safety Planning
Detailed safety and medical plans including course marshal placement, aid station setup, and emergency protocols.
Why Kismet?
You need a strong operations manager to complement your team's existing skillset. We are ready to be that partner. Our goal is simple: handle the complex operations so you can focus on your mission, participants, and relationships.
Small Team, Big Impact
We are small on purpose. It means we are agile, responsive, and personally invested in your event. You will never get lost in a corporate hierarchy with us.
We Love the Details
While we love the energy of event day, we geek out on the logistics. Permitting, transportation, vendor coordination, and waste management are our love language.
The "Bespoke" Model
We don't believe in bloating your budget with overhead staff. We use a curated network of trusted specialists, bringing them in just for the roles you need.
40+ Years Combined Experience
From the Boston Marathon to nonprofit charity walks, our co-founders bring decades of hands-on event operations expertise.
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What Our Clients Say
Race Ops Consulting transformed our local 5K into a professionally-run event. Their attention to detail and expertise made all the difference.
Sarah Mitchell
Race Director, Downtown 5K Classic
Working with their team on our marathon was seamless. They brought experience from major events and applied it perfectly to our race.
James Rodriguez
Event Coordinator, City Marathon Foundation
The safety planning and volunteer coordination exceeded our expectations. We felt confident knowing every detail was covered.
Emily Chen
Operations Manager, Harbor Half Marathon