Ian Adamson, LLC produces and directs world class athletic events, both internationally and in the United States. Marquee events include the Ironman Triathlon China, Gobi March (China), Atacama Crossing (Chile), Sahara Race( Eqypt), and 24 hours of Triathlon

We have been designing and directing corporate and athletic events for nearly a decade. Our unparalleled expertise is based on a unique background managing high level project teams in the heavily regulated implantable medical device industry and through ten years of professional adventure racing experience.

Contact Ian Adamson, LLC for athletic events, racecourse design, race direction, technical direction and event direction, and production.

Professional Experience

2009 - Present: World Triathlon Corporation
Swim Course Director - Ironman China
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2007 - Present: World Team Sports
Director - Adventure TEAM Challenge
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2005 - Present: 24 Hour Events, LLC
Producer / Director - 24 Hours of Triathlon
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2004 - 2006: Racing the Planet Limited, Hong Kong
Race Director - Atacama Crossing, Gobi March, and Sahara Race
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2000 - 2004: IMG Hong Kong
Technical / Course Director - Outdoor Quest: China and Malaysia

2002 - 2006: Paradigm Consultants International, Hong Kong
Speaker / Instructor (contract) - Corporate Speaking and Adventure Training

2001: IMG Delhi
Race Director - 4 Square Challenge, India

2001: Peak Adventures, NY
Course Director - Expedition BVI, British Virgin Islands

1998 - 2002: Adventure Training, Inc.
Course Director/Co-Founder, Corporate and Athletic Training Events and Workshops

1996 - 1998: Presidio Adventure Racing Academy, LLC.
Event Director/Co-Founder, Course Designer, Corporate and Athletic Training Events and Workshops

"Ian's reputation for creating world class events precedes him. His skills in direction and design catapults an event like the Sahara Race into a league of it's own. He has provided me with the single best race experience I have ever had." - Ray Zahab, 1st place Sahara Race, 1st place Yukon Arctic Ultra,1st place Libyan Challenge, 1st place team Jungle Marathon

"Participating in your events has been an incredible experience. The fun, organization and professionalism you bring to races are truly world class." - David Mortell, Global Sourcing Manager TPI, Inc.

"Ian has a unique ability to create a course that is challenging, visually spectacular, and logistically seamless. He molds the course to optimize the athletes experience, while attending to all details that allow an event to run flawlessly. The Sahara Race course offered a life changing experience for runners/hikers of all abilities and our finish at the Sphinx was unsurpassed!" - Terri Schneider, 1st place, Sahara Race, Egypt