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The Definitive Guide to Marking a Trail Race

Everything you need to know about marking a trail race course, from choices of materials you can use on different terrains to trail marking best practices.

The Definitive Guide to Marking a Trail Race
14 Initiatives For a Greener Race
14 Initiatives For a Greener Race

Are you keen on improving the eco credentials of your race and being good to the environment as well as your race participants? Check out top green tips!

5K Registration Form Templates
5K Registration Form Templates

Start collecting registrations in minutes with our customizable 5K registration form templates.

Race Photography: Know Your Options
Race Photography: Know Your Options

Could your race photos be worth more to you if you gave them away for free? We look at emerging models of taking and distributing race photos

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A Guide to Live Race Tracking & Race Day Apps
A Guide to Live Race Tracking & Race Day Apps

Races are reaping the benefits of live tracking with improved safety and increased social engagement. We look at the technologies making it possible.

A Guide to Sustainable Trail Course Marking
A Guide to Sustainable Trail Course Marking

A race director's perspective on how to sustainably mark a trail race course to minimise environmental impact.

Finisher T-Shirts: A Buyer's Guide
Finisher T-Shirts: A Buyer's Guide

Everything you need to know about ordering your race finisher T-shirts, from picking fabrics and printing methods to ordering smart and ahead of time.

What To Do With Those Leftover Medals & T-Shirts
What To Do With Those Leftover Medals & T-Shirts

Tired of throwing away unclaimed medals and T-shirts after a race? Hate waste? We do too - here's our top tips for cutting down on race waste.

6 Things to Do When Not Putting on Races
6 Things to Do When Not Putting on Races

Have you been forced to cancel or postpone your race? Here's a few things to do from home to prepare you for when things get back to normal.

Race Director Certification Courses: Are They Worth It?
Race Director Certification Courses: Are They Worth It?

Is a race director certification program right for you? We look at what's involved and whether it's worth the time, cost and effort.