Community Discussions

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• What tool do you use to create a course map for your website/social media?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• Does anyone have an event that requires runners to carry a hydration pack or hand-held water bottle?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• As a race director what is that phrase you say before gun start?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• How do I create a MOT (Mode Of Transportation) for a 5k race?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• Are color runs still a thing?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• Is there a rule of thumb of what to charge sponsors given the size of a race? We don't want to shoot our foot by asking more than the exposure is worth to a sponsor.

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• Does anyone have a good way of displaying merch on event days?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• What online social media calendar do you use?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• Can you share what the flyers you give to houses that are in your route path look like?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• Do you have a race after party? Is it at the same location or somewhere different? And, is everyone who participates invited?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• How do you respond when participants ask you to mail them their race packets?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• Are water cups or bottles better for aid stations?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• For those who have age limits, what is appropriate? From a physiology standpoint, what is too young?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• Does anyone have any tips for illuminating the finish line arch for an evening Halloween themed 5K?

  Posted: Oct. 27, 2023

• We're hosting a Noon Year's Eve 5K, and need ideas for the countdown....something resembling a NYE ball drop, but of course counting down to noon.

  Posted: Oct. 27, 2023

• Do you typically hire a copywriter to help on your race website and promotion?

  Posted: Oct. 27, 2023

• Hoping someone here can give some information on RD's salary. Does anyone have any idea or can direct me to a good resource to share?

  Posted: Oct. 20, 2023

• What percentage of participants sign up at the last minute or within 30 days of the event?

  Posted: Oct. 20, 2023

• If you have vendors at your event how much do you charge them for a spot?

  Posted: Oct. 20, 2023

• Is it poor form to run your own race?

  Posted: Oct. 20, 2023