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Off Track Events

About the event organizers:

Off Track Events has been been involved with events in the Columbia community for almost 20 years! We pride ourselves in organizing athletic events with a fun twist! Even if you have never participated in one of our events through the years, you may have heard stories of the fun loving culture and community that we have been lucky to be involved with.

Below is a shortened resume of events that Off Track Events Director Mike Denehy and his crew of instigators have been involved with since 2009. Of course, if you have participated in the earlier series events like the XCX (Cross Country Xtreme), MidMO Brr, The 80’s Run, The Mayor’s Cup and many others than you understand the zany and fun antics that we have been stirring up to for quite a while now!

We are excited to bring this expertise and momentum to the PTA FUN RUN and aim to build an annual event that will inspire families to come together for a fun athletic event, raise funds for the schools and create lasting memories!

  • Pedaler's Jamboree

  • Mighty Missouri Relay

  • Monster Bike Bash

  • Betsy Farris Run

  • Big BAM

  • Pedaler's Jamboree Iowa

  • Como - Show Me Totality

  • The Boone Dawdle

  • Love Your Craft Fest

  • XCX - Cross Country Xtreme

  • Harold's Doughnut Run

  • Shakespeare's Pizza Run

  • The Wave 5k

  • Little Miracles Run

  • The Mayor's Cup

  • Hurt's Donut Run

  • The Color Dash

Owner & Director - The Pedaler’s Jamboree                         January 2009 to Present

Annual Music Festival/Bicycle Tour on the Katy Trail from Columbia to Boonville  

  • Developed the event from a concept to a successful event with over 2,500 annual participants

  • Create marketing material and connect with bike riders across the nation

  • Organize musicians, production, vendors, staff and volunteers

  • Solicit sponsorships and grants and successfully finance the production of the event

  • Develop effective marketing strategies in connecting with the target audience

  • Implement effective customer service techniques before, during, and after the event

Co-Director - Roots N Blues Betsy Farris Memorial Run   June 2018 to Present

5k/10k/Half Marathon Run for the Roots N Blues festival in Columbia, MO

  • Developed the course routes and event strategy

  • Worked with city officials to secure permits and safety plans

  • Recruited and organized over 50 course volunteers each year

  • Attracted 500 - 1,000 participants to the run annually


Co-Developer & Co-Director - Little Miracles Run           January 2017 to Present

Annual 5k run with the St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield, IL

  • Attracted over 3,000 participants

  • Raised over $90,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network


Co-Director - Hurts Donut Run           January 2017 to December 2019

5k fun runs in Hurts Donut market locations

  • Organized and hosted over 40 events in cities across the nation

  • Attracted over 17,000 participants and raised over $30,000 for the M.S. Society

  • Worked successfully with city and parks departments in each market to secure event permits


Co-Director - Como Eclipse Festival               June 2017 to September 2017

Weekend festival at Cosmo Park celebrating the eclipse event of 2017  

  • Worked with city officials & the Columbia Visitors Bureau to secure permits and safety plans

  • Organized festivities that included live music, vendors, a group bicycle ride, and a trail run 

  • Attracted over 6,000+ people to the event


Co-Director - Color Dash           January 2014 to December 2016

Color-powder, 5k fun-run series 

  • Organized and hosted 30 events in cities across the nation

  • Successfully hosted events for over 9,000 participants

  • Raised over $100,000 for non-profit partners

Co-Director & Co-Owner - Big BAM                                January 2015 to August 2016

Annual organized bike ride across Missouri

  • Established the music festival/bicycle tour across the state for the first two years

  • Worked with dozens of towns and officials on logistics and safety plans for hundreds of bicycle riders

  • Organized vendors, support, musicians, production, staff, and volunteers

Co-Owner and Co-Director - Love Your Craft Street Festival         May 2016 to August 2016

Street Festival on 9th Street Columbia, MO 

  • Worked with city officials in getting permits to host a craft beer and music festival

  • Worked with sponsors, musicians, production, vendors, staff, and volunteers   

  • Attracted over 4,000 participants

Parade Marshall & Bike Ride Organizer - True False Film Festival       January 2010 to April 2013

Festival parade and the Boone Dawdle Bike Ride 

  • Organized a safe and entertaining parade through downtown Columbia

  • Developed two successful rides and the foundation for future Boone Dawdle events

HONORS/AWARDS

Tourism Award of Excellence                 2013

Boonville Chamber of Commerce - Honoring businesses that have helped boost tourism in Boonville, MO

Distinguished Service and Lifetime Achievement Award                                 2012

Missouri Bicycle Federation - Honoring Missourians who have done amazing work to promote bicycling and walking in their communities, across the state of Missouri, and nationwide