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How to Find, Train and Retain Race Volunteers

A step-by-step guide to finding, training and retaining volunteers for your race - for the long run!

How to Find, Train and Retain Race Volunteers
How to Organize a Color Run

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How to Organize a Color Run

Looking to organize your first color run? Here's what you need to know to make a success of your event.

Race Photography: Know Your Options

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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

A Guide to Live Race Tracking & Race Day Apps

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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.

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A Guide to Sustainable Trail Course Marking

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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.

Discount & Referral Strategies: Using Incentives to Sell Out Your Race

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Discount & Referral Strategies: Using Incentives to Sell Out Your Race

Struggling to sell out your race? Here's how to use discount, referral and other strategies to boost participation.

Finisher T-Shirts: A Buyer's Guide

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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

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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.

How to Make More Money From Your Sell-Out Race

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How to Make More Money From Your Sell-Out Race

Want to increase revenues from a race that's selling out - without increasing prices? Here's a few ways to do it.

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