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• Has anyone ever done a necklace or pendant as an award? What was the feedback from the winners?

  Posted: July 22, 2021

• What are your thoughts on course maps on race websites?

  Posted: July 22, 2021

• Does anyone have a time slot cheat sheet for volunteers at aid stations? ie. When they need to be at their station and for how long?

  Posted: July 22, 2021

• Options instead of race medals? I honestly hate giving out medals because we know they will just end up in a dump at some point.

  Posted: July 22, 2021

• Ideas on something awesome to give 650 runners after the marathon/half that won't break the bank?

  Posted: July 22, 2021

• What’s your break even number without sponsorship?

  Posted: July 22, 2021

• I am seriously considering going cupless with the next race. I wanted to hear about the experiences other RDs had had when they made this transition.

  Posted: July 22, 2021

• When it comes to the city, who do I need to talk to first in order to confirm race feasibility (traffic, routes, etc)?

  Posted: July 22, 2021

• How do you reward your volunteers when you can't afford to be gifting a million race entries/swag?

  Posted: July 16, 2021

• If you like the race or the organization it's raising money for, and you want it to last don't be a volunteer race director.

  Posted: July 16, 2021

• How many race directors are afraid of shutting down again? This is my worst nightmare.

  Posted: July 16, 2021

• I’m looking to build by own start/finish line arch/trestle, anyone have any ideas?

  Posted: July 16, 2021

• Yesterday, a race was just scheduled the same day as mine. They either didn't check to see that another race was scheduled that day or didn't care.

  Posted: July 16, 2021

• Has anyone dealt with a town that makes up rules as they go?...

  Posted: July 9, 2021

• Do any of you sell items at your event (i.e. race shirts, car magnets, etc.)? Do you charge sales tax?

  Posted: July 9, 2021

• Approx. how much do you spend on Facebook ads per race/month?

  Posted: July 9, 2021

• What are some of your participants favorite items in swag bags?

  Posted: July 9, 2021

• Do you need insurance with a virtual race? I understand having it for an in person race...but virtual??

  Posted: July 9, 2021

• Someone sneaked into the start line with a dog (no dogs allowed in the race).How do you handle that without looking like a neurotic race director?

  Posted: July 9, 2021

• I am considering putting on a 5K that will also be a scavenger hunt. Has anyone ever done this?

  Posted: July 9, 2021