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• Do you have any effective advertising channels. I have done Facebook Ads, but I don't really know if they have been effective. I'd like to find other avenues but I am stumped.

  Posted: June 30, 2023

• How do you measure your course? What tools should I use to get precisely the length I want?

  Posted: June 30, 2023

• Is anyone required by city policy to hire security for your events? Either using the city police department or a consultant security firm?

  Posted: June 23, 2023

• Do any other race directors out there add flyers in race packets/swag bags at other races in your area?

  Posted: June 23, 2023

• With a race of around 300, is it preferable for age groups to be in 5 or 10 year increments?

  Posted: June 23, 2023

• How can I turn my "viewers" into "registrants"? I have a high amount of people who are viewing our RunSignup page but not registering.

  Posted: June 23, 2023

• This might sound like a dumb question, but are overall winners of a race considered to be in the open category?

  Posted: June 23, 2023

• Has any race director on here used TikTok or Reels to promote your race? If so, has it helped grow your race?

  Posted: June 23, 2023

• How far in advance do you submit the city permit for approval?

  Posted: June 23, 2023

• Do you find yard signs to be effective for advertising? Or is it just an unnecessary expense?

  Posted: June 16, 2023

• Can anyone advise on how much fencing I need for a transition area?

  Posted: June 16, 2023

• How do you all deal with people running your events without registering?

  Posted: June 16, 2023

• Race medals or no medals for a fundraiser 5K?

  Posted: June 16, 2023

• We have a blind person running our race. How do you handle the registration of her guide? Regular registration? Comp? Discount?

  Posted: June 16, 2023

• Have you ever combined age categories for prizes? We have two groups with only one runner in that category.

  Posted: June 16, 2023

• How do you calculate team times? I've seen races advertise that they can earn prizes based on individual times as well as team times.

  Posted: June 16, 2023

• Anyone in areas currently dealing with the smoke from the fires in Canada. Is this affecting any events you’re holding this weekend?

  Posted: June 9, 2023

• Thoughts on providing medicine at aid stations?

  Posted: June 9, 2023

• The city wants to split my proceed. Does the city take a percentage of your profit even if you’re paying for those city services (police, fire, etc.)?

  Posted: June 9, 2023

• Does anyone do a weekly race series for a period of time? If so, can you share some details on it and how you built it up?

  Posted: June 9, 2023