Discussions about 5ks

• I want to put on a dog friendly 5k in my town in late spring. Is anyone interested in mentoring me?

  Posted: Aug. 26, 2022

• Planning a 5K for a cemetery during Halloween. Has anyone tried a Zombie Run?

  Posted: Aug. 26, 2022

• Curious how New Year's Day races do. Any US based New Year's Day 5Ks?

  Posted: Aug. 19, 2022

• I've been contacted about helping a private company set up a fundraiser 5k. Should I simply bill for my time or charge a lump sum for my service?

  Posted: Aug. 5, 2022

• For a 5k, do you have any emergency or medical procedure?

  Posted: July 8, 2022

• Would anyone be willing to share their advice to someone new and highly motivated to launch their first 5k fundraiser?

  Posted: July 8, 2022

• Does anyone have any hot merch items that were successful for a 5k/10k?

  Posted: June 24, 2022

• My co-organizer and I are considering having our 5K course certified by USATF. Have you been through that process?

  Posted: June 3, 2022

• I was just asked to “take over” a local 5k race. What questions do I need to make sure to ask in our discussion?

  Posted: May 13, 2022

• I have a 5k/10k race with 220 to possibly 260 participants. Would an EMS be recommended?

  Posted: May 6, 2022

• Someone is suggesting that we need to hire “special events coordinator” to help with the 5k. Do you have one?

  Posted: April 28, 2022

• Any ideas for inexpensive reusable decorations to spice up a parking lot 5K course?

  Posted: April 28, 2022

• Thinking about doing a 5k/8k in July. Not sure if people wont sign up because of the heat. Anyone have thoughts on this?

  Posted: April 22, 2022

• In your opinion, how much do medals drive your registrations? Especially in a 5K?

  Posted: March 24, 2022

• Looking for inexpensive breakfast food ideas for our 1/2 marathon, 10k, 5k.

  Posted: March 24, 2022

• I’m doing a 5k,10k, Half. We are 30 days from race day and I'm thinking if I should add a mile fun run?

  Posted: March 24, 2022

• Running a half, 10k, 5k. How would you spread out the start times?

  Posted: Feb. 25, 2022

• I wonder if you could share your 5K volunteer tasks and responsibilities and how many volunteers you usually have for each task.

  Posted: Feb. 10, 2022

• We are charging $25 per person for our 5K with swag costs at $8.30. Is this a good margin for our race?

  Posted: Feb. 4, 2022

• I'm putting on a 5K Stroller Roll, for runners and walkers wishing to participate while pushing a baby jogger or baby stroller. Any tips, suggestions, do's & don'ts?

  Posted: Feb. 4, 2022