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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.

5 Best Free Race Course Mapping Tools

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5 Best Free Race Course Mapping Tools

Creating a beautiful, sharable race course map should not be rocket science. Here's the best free tools for the job.

How to Handle a Race Cancellation

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How to Handle a Race Cancellation

No organizer 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.

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.

The Definitive Guide to Marking a Trail Race

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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.

Race Sponsorship: The Complete Guide

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Race Sponsorship: The Complete Guide

How to find, approach and negotiate with sponsors. If you struggle with sponsorship, this is the guide for you.

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4 Alternatives to Chip Timing

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4 Alternatives to Chip Timing

Need an alternative to chip timing for your race? We looked at the options and bring you the best for any type of race.

6 Things to Do When Not Putting on Races

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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.

How to Write a Race Risk Assessment (+ Free Risk Assessment Template)

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How to Write a Race Risk Assessment (+ Free Risk Assessment Template)

A safe race starts with a risk assessment. We explain what a risk assessment is, why you need one and how to prepare it

13 Initiatives For a Greener Race

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13 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!

3 Facebook Group Ideas to Grow Your Race Online

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3 Facebook Group Ideas to Grow Your Race Online

Organising a race and already have a Facebook page? You can take your race further with these great uses of Facebook groups

Promote Your Race Online: An Introduction

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Promote Your Race Online: An Introduction

Starting out online? Learn everything your race will need to succeed with this overview of digital marketing.