Community Discussions

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• I've noticed that our kids' races are sometimes very lightly attended. Anyone here consider dropping/not doing a kids race?

  Posted: April 25, 2025

• Do you find that only having awards for top 3 finishers both men and women turns a lot of people away for a 5k?

  Posted: April 24, 2025

• I was just wondering what fellow RDs thoughts were on switching to a white T-shirt for our giveaway?

  Posted: April 23, 2025

• I noticed our 5k seems to have a lot of 60+ yr old runners. I would like to hand out something small for the participants. Any ideas?

  Posted: April 23, 2025

• Does anyone else keep getting their Facebook ads rejected? It's infuriating!

  Posted: April 19, 2025

• For volunteer planning, do you allow volunteers to pick their own slots?

  Posted: April 19, 2025

• Has anyone here had success in selling your running event business? Or has anyone recently acquired theirs?

  Posted: April 18, 2025

• How do you handle registration when dogs participate with their owners in your races?

  Posted: April 17, 2025

• Any free/non expensive ideas on how to track loops using the bib or other?

  Posted: April 17, 2025

• What is your best tip to bring in more runners in the last 30 days before a 5K?

  Posted: April 17, 2025

• What is the proper way to handle product donations in exchange for publicity?

  Posted: April 16, 2025

• Is it feasible to bring clothing manufacturing back to the US?

  Posted: April 16, 2025

• Are there any free (or cheap enough for small once a year event?) photo hosting websites that are good?

  Posted: April 14, 2025

• What’s the easiest app to use for manual timing?

  Posted: April 13, 2025

• If you are adding an extra swag item to your event, what are your thoughts on announcing it vs it being a surprise?

  Posted: April 13, 2025

• Do you have experience transitioning from an LLC to a nonprofit?

  Posted: April 13, 2025

• How would you expect tariffs to affect direct purchases of medals from China?

  Posted: April 10, 2025

• For those of you who have hosted ultras on Ultrasignup, has anyone moved to RunSignup, and have you seen any change both positive or negative in registrations?

  Posted: April 10, 2025

• What do you use to inflate your archways? I'm looking for something fast and reliable.

  Posted: April 9, 2025

• Tips on creating a successful wave start for a 5K? We’ve got 2,000 runners to accommodate.

  Posted: April 8, 2025