Kinane Events Testimonials

Steve Sponagle
Participant
Wanted to thank you for a great race. Kinane Events always puts on a class act and this one was no exception. I haven't done this race since the very first 'Flo Jo' race, oh, I can't even count the years. My wife has usually done the half while I watch the kids. But, I beat her to registration this time!

I actually liked the revised course. I know it was changed due to the rains, but that old service road is a pit to run on. There were plenty of fluid stations and the volunteers were energetic. I honestly can't think of anything critical to say - it was a perfect race. Thanks for a great time!
Saddleback Memorial Half Marathon

Terry Paltadakis
Peregrine Systems
San Diego, CA
First of all THANK YOU...amazing, amazing job coordinating such a great event and for answering all my questions along the way. Please pass on our appreciation to your team members with whom I interacted with as well. This was such a hit here at Peregrine and it really hit the "sweet spot" of what we are trying to achieve here internally and within the San Diego community after such a trying year. And most importantly, it was for a great cause. Perfect day, perfect race course, and perfect mix of people...I already have our team asking for more events and while I never would have thought this before Sunday, I believe we can double our participants for this event next year. Lots of excitement and pride in the air at our headquarters about this!
Liberty Run/Walk

Donnalee Feldman
Participant
Laguna Hills, CA
This was my first year "running" (because of non-running friends we did a fast "walk") the Dana Point Turkey Trot and it was great. This was the very best organized event I have ever had the pleasure of participating in. I have been distance running for over 25 years, from the Manhattan Beach 10k, Huntington Beach 10 miler and the Midnight Sun Marathon for Leukemia of America in Anchorage, Alaska and your event was by far the best organized. Breaking up the event by categories made it great for all levels and ages of participants. It was great fun and I look forward to Turkey Trotting again next year, but it will be in the Master's category, I will be 65 and at the "bottom" of my age group. I just love it when I get that year or 2 of being the youngest in my division. Thanks for great Thanksgiving fun.
Dana Point Turkey Trot

Raff Ahlgren
Community Affairs
FOX Channel 6
"I'm impressed as all get out with what Kinane Events constructed for the 2001 Liberty Run/Walk. To use a media term, if I may, Sunday's event was "slick". I want to thank you for all you did for us. Kathy has a first run organization. I thoroughly enjoyed participating to witness how it all works... an education par excellence. The people at Kinane Events are to be commended for the seamless handling of the run. The details and arrangements that need to be made boggle the mind. You are all wonderful, and I'm the winner to have been in association with you."
Liberty Run/Walk

Brian Parmelee
General Manager
Four Seasons Resort Aviara
"By all accounts we feel as though this year's Four Seasons Resort Aviara's Terry Fox Run was a huge success. As we discussed on race day, the participants all remarked on the organization, set up and, of course, the beauty of the course. Kinane Events truly made a difference in the success of the event, and we appreciate everything you and your team did to make it go smoothly. Kathy, thanks again for your energy, leadership and guidance."
Four Seasons Resort Aviara Terry Fox Run

Ronna Kelly
Vice President Community Relations
Orange County Register
"Beyond your professional talents, it was your personal passion about this race that inspired all of us to work just a little harder, stretch just a little further. You made it happen-what a great race!"
Orange County Race For The Cure®

D.J. Harney
Executive Director
"It is because of you and your staff that the event was the success that it was. Having no race planning experience I'd like to thank you for displaying such patience, professionalism, and enthusiasm. It was a pleasure to work with you and your staff."
Bastille Day Celebration

Sally Coombe, Skip Pedigo
COOMBE & PEDIGO PR & Advertising
"The Komen Foundations indeed fortunate to have you organizing and directing the Race, and so are we! Your professionalism, quick responses and overall knowledge certainly made our job easier -- and we are grateful. This was the biggest RACE ever and we've heard nothing but raves about it. WAY TO GO, KINANE EVENTS!!!"
Orange County Race For The Cure®

Cindy Sisson
President
Cyndco Enterprises, Inc.
"Words cannot express how impressed I was with the Orange County Race for the Cure. I have been in the sports marketing business for over ten years and have attended spectacular events from Super Bowls to Wimbledon, but nothing compares to the organization of this event."
Orange County Race For The Cure®