Community Discussions

Latest discussions

• Has anyone started using TikTok with success? How would a race page or race company make videos that people want to watch?

  Posted: May 19, 2023

• I have the usual race signs made from wood which I just stick a tarp into. While it's effective, it's a bit on the heavy side. Looking at other options.

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• Should a race offer the same benefits/rewards to virtual runners as in-person participants?

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• Does anyone have data on the percentage of runners who race with their cell phone on them?

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• Anyone have any good ideas for flagging night races?

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• We have been approached by a photographer who will shoot pics of the runners then provide them to the runners at no charge if we give him a set fee. What should we pay?

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• Reward ideas for kid's fun run besides a participation ribbon?

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• Do you send out a post-race survey? If so, what kinds of questions do you ask?

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• Does anyone share pacer reviews with other RDs in their area?

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• Does anyone do training sessions/runs with their registered runners?

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• After posting our race photos, one participant asked to have his photos removed from online. It's a public event. What would you do?

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• Is there a general guideline for gallons of water per runner to use as a starting point when planning?

  Posted: May 12, 2023

• What are good, fun, appreciated awards for Top 3 finishers?

  Posted: May 5, 2023

• What percentage of race registrations typically come in the last 30 days before the race?

  Posted: May 5, 2023

• I have an athlete who I've asked to whistle the National Anthem at our event. It's really impressive but he is concerned it might come across disrespectful?

  Posted: May 5, 2023

• Ho do you handle runners not returning shoe timing chips? Charge runners?

  Posted: May 5, 2023

• How many drinks per runner for an after party?

  Posted: May 5, 2023

• Some other group is planning to use our USATF Certified half marathon course. Can they do that?

  Posted: May 5, 2023

• How would you handle a local church wanting to do an independent water station at your race?

  Posted: April 28, 2023

• What's an economic solution for GPS tracking for runners?

  Posted: April 28, 2023