Discussions about 5ks

• Are racers willing to pay more to sign up for a 5K when they get better swag such as a hoodie versus a t-shirt?

  Posted: Aug. 24, 2024

• What would be a typical amount to pay a course manager for a 5K with 400 participants?

  Posted: Aug. 15, 2024

• How long does it take to get a 5K certified? This is our first 5K/fun run - should we still certify the race?

  Posted: Aug. 2, 2024

• Anyone have a 3000+ participant race 5K on closed course (city streets) that does aid stations other than at the start and finish?

  Posted: July 19, 2024

• What would you charge to be the race director of a new 5k event?

  Posted: June 21, 2024

• How do you thank donors for a small fundraising 5K event?

  Posted: June 7, 2024

• We have the traditional 5K, but we're adding a 3K for the kids. Does the 3K start with the 5K or afterward?

  Posted: May 31, 2024

• What snacks do you guys hand the runner at the 5K finish line? And do you need a health permit for it?

  Posted: May 31, 2024

• What would you pay individuals to help set up a course for a half marathon, 10K, 5K?

  Posted: May 31, 2024

• How should we stagger racers at the starting line? We do a 13.1,10k, 5k with a shared out-and-back route.

  Posted: May 17, 2024

• What kinds of food do you serve participants after a 5k run or walk event?

  Posted: May 3, 2024

• What do you see typically charged for race directing a 5k for a non-profit with 400 participants?

  Posted: April 26, 2024

• A participant tripped and apparently broke their wrist during our 5K. Seems clear to me they are planning to sue. Any advice on what I should/could do to prepare for this before I get served?

  Posted: April 5, 2024

• I'm in the early stages of planning a 5k fun run. Is there a checklist available for what I need to consider?

  Posted: March 29, 2024

• In your opinion, how important is it to have participant medals for each finisher for a 5K?

  Posted: March 22, 2024

• Looking to incorporate a kids 1/2 mile run to our charity 5K. How much should I charge for the kid's 1/2 mile in comparison to the 5K?

  Posted: March 8, 2024

• Looking for creative themes, small town traditions, quirky ideas for a July 4th 5k.

  Posted: March 8, 2024

• Methods to track the 'last runner/walker' for 5K's pass on to aid stations and course marshals?

  Posted: March 8, 2024

• What are your (5K & 10K) standards for elites status?

  Posted: Feb. 16, 2024

• Does anyone host their 5K Run/Walk to start later around 1:00 rather than first thing in the morning? If so, how was it received by attendees?

  Posted: Feb. 9, 2024