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Race Photos

Race Photos

Race director Josh Reed and pro race photographer John Kelly on free vs paid photos, planning for amazing shots, and using race photos to grow your race.

Engaging Local Media

Engaging Local Media

USA Triathlon Innovation Award winner Gabriela Gallegos walks us through strategies of engaging local media and getting your event featured on TV.

Building a Race Budget

Building a Race Budget

Industry veteran Sean Ryan discusses the value of good budgeting practices and how to put together a transparent and practically useful race budget.

Race Trends 2022

Race Trends 2022

RunSignup's Bob Bickel and Johanna Goode discuss the latest registration stats and event participation trends from the 2022 RaceTrends report.

Spotlight: HYROX

Spotlight: HYROX

A look at the world's fastest growing mass-participation fitness concept with HYROX USA & UK Managing Director, Douglas Gremmen.

Scaling Up

Scaling Up

Glass City Marathon race director Clink McCormick discusses engineering the transition from a race of a few hundred to a race of a few thousand participants.

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Cracking Gen Z Runners

Cracking Gen Z Runners

What does it take to make your race more appealing to Gen Z runners? A look at lessons from DC Half's amazing success with Pacers Running's Ryan Callahan.

Spotlight: Around the Crown 10K

Spotlight: Around the Crown 10K

We go inside Charlotte's Around the Crown 10K with the help of race director, Brian Mister, for a look at one of the most exciting 10Ks in the country.

[Bonus] Going Solar

[Bonus] Going Solar

Want energy independence on race day? Switch to solar power, with advice on getting started building your own DIY solar power system by Lowell Ladd.

Carbon Neutral Race Production

Carbon Neutral Race Production

Practical tips and advice on reducing your race's carbon footprint from Blackfish Ventures' Porter Bratten.

Designing Actionable Race Surveys

Designing Actionable Race Surveys

Ann Arbor Track Club President and survey design PhD, Laurel Park, discusses how to use participant survey feedback to inform your decisions and improve your race.

Starting Out as a Race Director

Starting Out as a Race Director

How hard is it to start a new race from scratch and zero experience in race directing? Brothers William and Jeremy Fermo of 3 Bros Running share all.