Discussions

I put on a youth triathlon on Sunday and as usual, the award ceremony was a sh*tshow. Is this normal? How do you handle awards for kid events?
Posted: Aug. 19, 2025
I've noticed that our kids' races are sometimes very lightly attended. Anyone here consider dropping/not doing a kids race?
Posted: April 25, 2025
Do you do your free kids run before or after your event? Specifically a 5K.
Posted: Feb. 21, 2025
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
What time should a 1-mile kids run start to avoid running into the 5K race finishers?
Posted: Dec. 12, 2024
What's correct: Kids Track Dash or Kids' Track Dash?
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
Is it ok to release kids photos from our kids run?
Posted: May 17, 2024
What age group is a kids dash and how long is it usually?
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
Do parents need to be registered if they are running with their kids in the kids run?
Posted: Sept. 29, 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
We are doing a Halloween 5K Fun Run with a Kids Mile. How would you schedule the events?
Posted: July 21, 2023
Reward ideas for kid's fun run besides a participation ribbon?
Posted: May 12, 2023
What do you do about parents who give their bibs to their kids to run with (and they still run with them)?
Posted: Feb. 17, 2023
What are some great ideas for kids' fun run prizes?
Posted: Sept. 16, 2022
Looking for examples of a stroller waiver, for parents pushing their kids on course.
Posted: May 21, 2021