Head Start Podcast

Waivers

Your waiver is your first line of defense against legal claims from participants and volunteers. Is it up to scratch? A discussion with industry veteran Laurel Park.

Course Measurement & Certification

Is your 5K really a 5K? Do your participants care? A chat with professional race course measurer Matt Slocum.

Race Insurance

Event insurance veteran, Nathan Nicholas, discusses event liability insurance and the protection you can expect from your insurance policy on race day.

Crisis Communications

How should you communicate with participants when things go wrong? Tips for managing crises - big and small - from PR pro Meg Treat.

Race Trends 2023

A look at market registration data and trends from RunSignup's 2023 RaceTrends report.

Instagram & Influencer Marketing

Eventgrow's Andy Reilly on expanding your race's reach on Instagram and working with running microinfluencers.

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Designing a Race Course

How do you design a course that is practical, safe and enjoyable for participants? A chat with DMSE Sports' Director of Events, Meryl Leventon.

Building a Race Series

Ultra X co-founder Sam Heward shares the joys and challenges of building a new race series business from scratch.

Spotlight: Hood to Coast

Being sold out for more than 30 years, Hood to Coast truly is the mother of all relays. Race director Felicia Hubber shares what makes the race so special.