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• Any innovative activation ideas to propose to our local running store sponsors?

  Posted: Dec. 15, 2023

• Do you have suggestions for promos or other campaigns to increase registrations?

  Posted: Dec. 8, 2023

• Should all volunteers at a race be SafeSport certified if the race allows participation by minors?

  Posted: Dec. 8, 2023

• What do you do about a race site that has poor cell coverage?

  Posted: Dec. 8, 2023

• Would you allow runners arriving late at the start line onto the course?

  Posted: Dec. 8, 2023

• What can we use at the turn around point of an out-and-back course?

  Posted: Dec. 8, 2023

• Besides cost, is there a difference between having RRCA insurance vs USATF (sanctioning) with a certified course?

  Posted: Dec. 8, 2023

• What is a reasonable fee for a RD to charge for a 5k that has 1,200 participants?

  Posted: Dec. 8, 2023

• If you have a co-director who is not cooperative or a team player, how do you handle the situation?

  Posted: Dec. 8, 2023

• A venue I approached about a race asked me to submit a proposal. What should be in it?

  Posted: Dec. 8, 2023

• When is it really too late to be making course changes and how soon should you be telling your runners?

  Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

• I’m struggling to get participants…any recommendations?

  Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

• Has anyone done a race where participants can just pay to run and decide if they want to upgrade to a t-shirt and or medal?

  Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

• Has anyone ever teamed up with a similar event in a similar area at a similar time and created a special award for those completing both races?

  Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

• Does anyone have an ambassador program? Do you just offer ambassadors discounted races? Free this, or free that? Or how do you do it?

  Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

• Looking for insight on how to handle extra shirts after the posted cutoff date. Do you hand them out first come first served until the extras are gone?

  Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

• What do you use for race packets? We have used draw string bags for numerous years.

  Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

• We are looking to get a starting cannon for our events. Does anyone know which ones are good and where to get them?

  Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

• Would you allow the use of nordic walking sticks during a marathon?

  Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

• I'm looking to buy a laser engraver to make awards for ultra races. Does anyone have experience or tips?

  Posted: Dec. 1, 2023