Discussions about 5ks

• 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

• I'm working on creating a new route for a 10K/5K. Should I "follow roads" or try to plot the shortest route the runner could take along the course?

  Posted: Feb. 2, 2024

• How much are you all paying for a race announcer? Single day 5k event. We provide the sound system.

  Posted: Jan. 12, 2024

• Would it be better to do separate routes for our 5K/10K or make the 10K runners do two laps of the 5K course?

  Posted: Jan. 12, 2024

• What's the average cost for a race photographer for a 10K/5K with approx 200 runners?

  Posted: Jan. 12, 2024

• Any recommendations to go about getting sponsors for a charity 5k in the US under 500 participants?

  Posted: Jan. 5, 2024

• I’m potentially directing a race (10K and 5K) that would start around 6 or 7pm. What are some pros/cons when directing an event at this time versus early morning?

  Posted: Dec. 15, 2023

• What is a reasonable fee for a RD to charge for a 5k that has 1,200 participants?

  Posted: Dec. 8, 2023

• How do I create a MOT (Mode Of Transportation) for a 5k race?

  Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

• Does anyone have any tips for illuminating the finish line arch for an evening Halloween themed 5K?

  Posted: Oct. 27, 2023

• We're hosting a Noon Year's Eve 5K, and need ideas for the countdown....something resembling a NYE ball drop, but of course counting down to noon.

  Posted: Oct. 27, 2023

• In what order do you announce the division winners for a 5k? 1 -3 or 3-1?

  Posted: Oct. 13, 2023

• What is a general ratio for cups to runners for a 5K run?

  Posted: Sept. 29, 2023

• How are you guesstimating how many shirts/medals to order for a 5k?

  Posted: Sept. 29, 2023

• I am doing gift cards for the top 3 finishers, both men and women, for a charity 5k. What’s a reasonable amount to give to each place?

  Posted: Sept. 15, 2023

• I know especially for a 5K people do not sign up until right before the event. What is the best day to predict the right amount of shirts (and sizes) to get?

  Posted: Sept. 15, 2023

• I’m trying to do a 5k and calling to get a permit and no one is replying. What do I do?

  Posted: Sept. 15, 2023

• If you had 1000 people in your 5K with apples as the post-race food, how many apples would you order?

  Posted: Sept. 8, 2023

• I run a 5K that's in about it's 6th year. This year someone is starting a race on the same course with the same name. How would you handle this?

  Posted: Aug. 31, 2023

• I'm adding in 2 kiddie dashes to my event this year. What have you found works better doing the dashes before or after a 5k?

  Posted: Aug. 25, 2023