Rufus Racing, LLC is based in Joplin, MO and is an endurance sports event management company that produces high quality events in the fours 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.
Rufus Racing also is home to an endurance sports racing team: triathlon, running, cycling, and other endurance sport events. Team membership is around 200 athletes.
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 has experience as 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. 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 2001. She has participated in several triathlons including the 2016 Long Course World Championship and Ironman Louisville, century bike rides, multiple half and full marathons, and some adventure racing.
If you see her at a race, come introduce yourself. She always likes to meet her athletes.
Sawkins’ guarantee to you when you participate with Rufus Racing:
