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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.

6 Things to Do When Not Putting on Races
How to Organize a 5K Run

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How to Organize a 5K Run

New to race directing? Learn how you can plan and organize your first 5K race from picking a race theme to assembling your event team.

An Introduction to SEO for Race Directors

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An Introduction to SEO for Race Directors

Get your race discovered by hundreds of thousands of racers with our intro to SEO for race websites.

8 Tips For Attracting More International Participants To Your Race

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8 Tips For Attracting More International Participants To Your Race

Do you want to promote your race to an international racing audience but don't know where to begin? This post is full of actionable ideas to get you started.

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How to Organize a Virtual Race

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How to Organize a Virtual Race

Looking to increase your revenue by launching a virtual race? We look at what it takes to organize a successful and profitable virtual run.

How to Handle a Race Cancellation

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How to Handle a Race Cancellation

No organiser wants to think about having to cancel a race. But it happens more often than you think. Here's what to do when it happens to you.

Race Director Certification Courses: Are They Worth It?

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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.

How to Build an RFID Race Timing System

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How to Build an RFID Race Timing System

Everything you need to get started on your race timing journey, from choosing the right tools for the job to working through common race timing challenges.

Chip Timing Systems: Buy, Rent or Build Your Own?

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Chip Timing Systems: Buy, Rent or Build Your Own?

So you've decided to do your own race timing. Here's what you need to consider before buying, renting or building your own chip timing system.

Race Insurance: Know Your Options

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Race Insurance: Know Your Options

Do you know your options when it comes to race insurance? We look at all the ways you can get your event (and yourself) covered.