Discussions

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
Is there a place on USATF or RRCA that states what qualifies as a “race” vs a fun run or any other type of event?
Posted: June 28, 2024
Is certifying a fun run course necessary/required?
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
Would you chip time a 1 mile(ish) run, or just market it as a "fun run"?
Posted: Nov. 10, 2023
I am organizing my first every charity 5K fun run. Not expecting more than 100 runners for our first year. Is chip timing necessary?
Posted: July 28, 2023
We are doing a Halloween 5K Fun Run with a Kids Mile. How would you schedule the events?
Posted: July 21, 2023
Looking for a way to automate finish line pictures. It's a 5K/1 mile fun run on Thanksgiving morning.
Posted: June 30, 2023
On a fun run at a park do you have police a presence?
Posted: May 19, 2023
Reward ideas for kid's fun run besides a participation ribbon?
Posted: May 12, 2023
We’re looking for experienced event crew for various fun runs throughout the U.S. What channels have you used to find people with experience?
Posted: March 31, 2023
What are some great ideas for kids' fun run prizes?
Posted: Sept. 16, 2022
For those of you who organise 5 & 10km fun runs or half and full marathons on public roads what do you pay for road safety traffic management?
Posted: June 3, 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