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• How many of you all allow people to pick up packets for other registrants?

  Posted: April 26, 2024

• How do you set up a Facebook page for your first ever race? Any tips on making it successful?

  Posted: April 26, 2024

• Is it crossing the line to make a light-hearted post on social media regarding construction around parts of a race?

  Posted: April 26, 2024

• What do you see typically charged for race directing a 5k for a non-profit with 400 participants?

  Posted: April 26, 2024

• What are some positions you feel are needed to help put together a successful race?

  Posted: April 26, 2024

• How does everyone do with normal FB posts from your business page? Is there any way to get more visible for free?

  Posted: April 26, 2024

• Has anyone used a runner tracking app besides Racejoy?

  Posted: April 26, 2024

• For those who have a candy stop on your race course, how much candy do you plan per participant?

  Posted: April 19, 2024

• Do you use a backup plan with chip timing? If so, what do you use?

  Posted: April 19, 2024

• When you have an unforeseen race date change, how many emails do you typically send to the affected registrants?

  Posted: April 19, 2024

• How would you use social media to thank your sponsors?

  Posted: April 12, 2024

• Does anyone have a great and energetic playlist for the pre-race?

  Posted: April 12, 2024

• If the race starts at 8am what time would you have for volunteers arrival and set up etc?

  Posted: April 12, 2024

• Food trucks at events. What do you fine people do? Charge a flat amount? Take a %?

  Posted: April 12, 2024

• Has anyone bought their own heat press to do their own shirts?

  Posted: April 12, 2024

• How important is a P.A. system for your running events? What is everyone using?

  Posted: April 12, 2024

• What are your thoughts on event refunds for change of mind cancellations?

  Posted: April 12, 2024

• What information do you include at the start line right before you start the race? What does your pre-race announcements/program include?

  Posted: April 12, 2024

• I'm making it a goal of mine to put on a race with 1,000+ runners. How hard is it to put on a race that large?

  Posted: April 5, 2024

• A participant tripped and apparently broke their wrist during our 5K. Seems clear to me they are planning to sue. Any advice on what I should/could do to prepare for this before I get served?

  Posted: April 5, 2024