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• Are there programs in the US to plant trees for each finisher? Or something similar to that?

  Posted: Feb. 16, 2024

• What are your (5K & 10K) standards for elites status?

  Posted: Feb. 16, 2024

• I am planning a race on a weekday in a not very scenic route. Any ideas on how to make the route more fun since the view may not be too great?

  Posted: Feb. 16, 2024

• When is a good time to open up registrations for your race?

  Posted: Feb. 16, 2024

• Are there any products/brands out there that will sponsor smaller races with product?

  Posted: Feb. 16, 2024

• Has anyone used sternos or a warming tray at their events or any other recommendations to keep food from being ice cold?

  Posted: Feb. 16, 2024

• Do you give different/bigger rewards for longer distances within the same event?

  Posted: Feb. 9, 2024

• Does anyone host their 5K Run/Walk to start later around 1:00 rather than first thing in the morning? If so, how was it received by attendees?

  Posted: Feb. 9, 2024

• Looking for some new options on ice for events - currently we just bring in bags of ice, but it's a lot of work.

  Posted: Feb. 9, 2024

• We stopped including distance on race ribbons because we offer 5+ distances. Any ideas of how to include distance with medal as an add-on?

  Posted: Feb. 9, 2024

• Is anyone doing anything unique to increase runners and engagement for smaller races? It seems most people are doing larger races.

  Posted: Feb. 9, 2024

• Thoughts on "multi-person" sign up for families vs "age based" sign up?

  Posted: Feb. 9, 2024

• Do you all background check your race day staff? Any advice on how to background check?

  Posted: Feb. 9, 2024

• Have any of you taken the plunge into timing your own events? At the moment I use a company to time our events but they are high in price.

  Posted: Feb. 9, 2024

• What creative solutions are you using for pace team identifiers? We use pace crew backpacks with flags, but I'm looking for other ideas.

  Posted: Feb. 9, 2024

• Any suggestions on how to make an eye-catching loud and amazing “we’re back” race announcement for opening registration?

  Posted: Feb. 2, 2024

• Our police department has asked to delay race start by 30 mins. How big a deal is this for those already registered?

  Posted: Feb. 2, 2024

• I'm working on creating a new route for a 10K/5K. Should I "follow roads" or try to plot the shortest route the runner could take along the course?

  Posted: Feb. 2, 2024

• What, if anything, do you give your volunteers? Specifically asking about apparel.

  Posted: Feb. 2, 2024

• Our registration is up considerably since I placed the order for our medals. How can I turn around die cast medals in a short amount of time?

  Posted: Feb. 2, 2024