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• Has anybody tried organizing an event held within a state park? If so, are there many hoops you need to jump through?

  Posted: July 7, 2023

• What should the average race director of a 1000-2000 person race make?

  Posted: June 30, 2023

• Looking to start using reusable bibs. What has worked for you?

  Posted: June 30, 2023

• Decided to try to set up a marathon in May next year. Any ideas how I can guesstimate participants and a budget?

  Posted: June 30, 2023

• Looking for a way to automate finish line pictures. It's a 5K/1 mile fun run on Thanksgiving morning.

  Posted: June 30, 2023

• What are some good books for race directors? Not necessarily specific to running races but in that realm.

  Posted: June 30, 2023

• Suggestion for a "Kodak moment" spot? We have a blow up turkey that people like taking a picture by. Looking for something in addition to that.

  Posted: June 30, 2023

• 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