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• What do you do when runners who don't show up for the race request medals post event?

  Posted: May 26, 2023

• How are you RDs dealing with inflation? Is there anything else to do but to raise prices?

  Posted: May 19, 2023

• We pay the venue per head to use their trails/facility for our race. They have announced a couple days before the race that they expect us to pay them for no-shows as well. Thoughts?

  Posted: May 19, 2023

• Does anyone have an example of an inexpensive finish line video solution to serve as backup to chip timing with manual volunteer backup?

  Posted: May 19, 2023

• Asked to pick up a triathlon that is supposed to be end of July, and I have no experience. What would you do?

  Posted: May 19, 2023

• On a fun run at a park do you have police a presence?

  Posted: May 19, 2023

• Why would I need insurance for a virtual race? They are running on their own terms and at their own location.

  Posted: May 19, 2023

• 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