Community Discussions

Latest discussions

• [Poll] Are you working full-time as a race director, part-time, volunteer, or something else?

  Posted: May 13, 2022

• Best questions to ask when potentially purchasing an event? What to specifically negotiate into the contract when purchasing event?

  Posted: May 13, 2022

• Has anyone attempted to have a white canvas inflatable finish arch cleaned?

  Posted: May 13, 2022

• What are some of your favorite swag items for participants?

  Posted: May 13, 2022

• Are there any RDs of events with a few thousand participants that still do gear check?

  Posted: May 6, 2022

• Does anyone sell merchandise through a retail store? How would you structure an agreement?

  Posted: May 6, 2022

• Has your opinion of Twitter changed since Elon Musk bought the platform?

  Posted: May 6, 2022

• The permitting office is requiring that we include the "uplift requirements" on our site plan for the tents. Would anyone know how to indicate this on a site plan?

  Posted: May 6, 2022

• Post race snacks/food. Any great ideas?

  Posted: May 6, 2022

• How does everyone get water out to water stops?

  Posted: May 6, 2022

• I have a 5k/10k race with 220 to possibly 260 participants. Would an EMS be recommended?

  Posted: May 6, 2022

• When organizing a race, is it recommended to have an LLC opened or some sort of protection for liability purposes?

  Posted: April 28, 2022

• Someone is suggesting that we need to hire “special events coordinator” to help with the 5k. Do you have one?

  Posted: April 28, 2022

• Do any of you have suggestion for how to approach or work with Park, City and Forest Preserves on facilitating an overnight race?

  Posted: April 28, 2022

• What do y’all use to organize and store your bibs?

  Posted: April 28, 2022

• What is everyone’s preferred way to mark a road race?

  Posted: April 28, 2022

• Any ideas for inexpensive reusable decorations to spice up a parking lot 5K course?

  Posted: April 28, 2022

• Has anyone ever done a run that was 85% in residential area?

  Posted: April 28, 2022

• Has anyone tried a more sustainable and environmentally friendly zip tie or alternative to a cable tie?

  Posted: April 28, 2022

• Has anyone seen a decline in people wanting to volunteer at your local races?

  Posted: April 22, 2022