Founded in January 2009
Rufus Racing, LLC is a endurance sports event management company that produces training groups and high quality events, in the Four State Area. All events are associated with corresponding national governing body (USA Triathlon, USA Cycling, USA Track and Field, US Adventure Racing Association). This insures a safe and quality race and also gives participants an opportunity to be ranked on a national level against other age group amateurs.
Races/Events range from urban adventure racing (teams of 2 race an event similar to the Amazing Race) Duathlon (running, biking, running) Triathlon (swimming, biking, running), Youth Events (triathlon, cycling, running) Cycling events, and road running events.
The Rufus Racing Team: This is an 100 + member group, male and female, young and old, beginner to advanced, and all endurance sports: running, cycling, triathlon, duathlon, adventure racing, and swimming. Whatever your sport we train and race together! There are many benefits to the team. Find out more under the team section of the website.
About the Owner/Founder: Ruth Sawkins 
Where did the name Rufus Racing come from? Rufus has been Ruth's nickname since college (however when she is coaching the team prefer to call her Ruthless) so when you meet her feel free to use one of her "other" names.
Sawkins is a graduate of Missouri Southern State University with a degree in Health Promotion/ Wellness and a minor in management. Before starting Rufus Racing, Sawkins worked as Webb City Youth Soccer League Director and at the YMCA as a Program Director in Carthage and Joplin. She oversaw multiple programs including youth & adult sports, tournaments, fitness events, and bike rides/5ks. Sawkins is an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) certified personal trainer, USA Triathlon level one certified coach, and USA Triathlon Race Director.
Ruth’s main passion is to introduce people to endurance sports: cycling, running, triathlon, adventuring racing, and mountain biking. She knows anyone can be an endurance athlete and loves helping people realize that and reach their goals. Sawkins herself is an avid endurance sports athlete, racing since 17. She has participated in several triathlons, century bike rides, multiple half and full marathons, and some adventure racing.
Sawkins’ guarantee to you when you participate with Rufus Racing:
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