Elvi Guzman joins FBW Board of Directors

September 2026

Elvi Guzman is an entrepreneur, event producer, race director, and philanthropist based in Hoboken, New Jersey. He is the Founder and CEO of Winning Events Group and the founder of City Challenge Race, producing large-scale road races, obstacle races, corporate fitness events, and community experiences throughout New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area.

Since launching City Challenge Race in 2013, Guzman has grown his event portfolio to include hundreds of professionally produced races and fitness events. City Challenge events have welcomed more than 200,000 participants, while events produced by Guzman and his organizations have helped raise more than $800,000 for charitable causes. His experience spans race and event management, course development, professional timing, sponsorship development, marketing, municipal coordination, and large-scale event operations.

Guzman is also President of City Challenge Youth Foundation/City Challenge Athletics, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on providing health, fitness, and athletic opportunities to children and underserved communities. Through the organization, he has supported youth running events, obstacle races, baseball programs, boxing clinics, and other community fitness initiatives. He also serves as a Trustee of Team Wilderness, a Jersey City nonprofit that uses outdoor experiences and experiential education to help young people develop confidence, leadership skills, and a connection with nature.

A graduate of Florida International University in Miami, Guzman earned his bachelor’s degree in business and graduated with honors. Through Winning Events Group, City Challenge Race, and his nonprofit work, he continues to combine entrepreneurship, endurance sports, and community engagement to create events that bring people together, encourage active lifestyles, and generate meaningful support for charitable organizations.