Discussions

How would you decide the right time to add a marathon to an event with a 5k, 10k and half?
Posted: April 30, 2025
A large marathon twice our size reached about partnering in some way. Any win-win suggestions?
Posted: Jan. 10, 2025
How do you determine elevation gain on a marathon?
Posted: Oct. 17, 2024
What do mid-sized marathons and halfs do to mitigate gel litter?
Posted: Oct. 14, 2024
I'm putting on a marathon. Should I do it under a business or non profit?
Posted: Sept. 5, 2024
Has anyone ever dealt with amateur Marathon Investigations-types? We have some people on our Facebook page post-race calling out other runners for cutting the course.
Posted: June 28, 2024
How do you obtain volunteers for a marathon?
Posted: May 10, 2024
Would you allow the use of nordic walking sticks during a marathon?
Posted: Dec. 1, 2023
Decided to try to set up a marathon in May next year. Any ideas how I can guesstimate participants and a budget?
Posted: June 30, 2023
My running club wants to offer a marathon in our town. How much money will we need to raise to pull this off?
Posted: Aug. 12, 2022
I am wondering what criteria should be put for the eligibility to run a half or full marathon?
Posted: July 8, 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
Ideas on something awesome to give 650 runners after the marathon/half that won't break the bank?
Posted: July 22, 2021
How can I schedule a 5k/10k to avoid slow/average runners coming in the path of marathon finishers?
Posted: June 18, 2021