Discussions

What distance do you make a kids run you are adding to an existing 5K/10K run? I'm thinking a mile or half mile?
Posted: Feb. 6, 2025
Looking for new ideas for our annual summer 10K/5K race swag. We like to provide more high quality unique race swag.
Posted: Feb. 2, 2025
Need a timing system for a trail 10k 5k. My first race so not looking to break the bank but want accurate results.
Posted: Jan. 18, 2025
What are your thoughts on hosting a 5k race that is not under a non-profit organization or an LLC?
Posted: Jan. 7, 2025
Has anyone used ambassadors to promote your 5k? If so what did they do and did you pay them?
Posted: Dec. 17, 2024
What time should a 1-mile kids run start to avoid running into the 5K race finishers?
Posted: Dec. 12, 2024
What should we expect to pay for event insurance for a 5k with 500 participants?
Posted: Dec. 8, 2024
How many registrations do you allow as your max for your 5Ks?
Posted: Nov. 25, 2024
Has anyone licensed out their race? My local 5k California race has been growing and my partner wants to take it to other states across the country.
Posted: Oct. 24, 2024
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

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