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  1. Discussions
  2. Packet pick-up
  • How do you handle race day registration? I closed registration the day before the race last year and everyone is telling me to leave it open through packet pick up on race day.

    Posted: Oct. 9, 2025

  • We're planning on providing gear check bags at early packet pickup. Any ideas on how to control or message that onsite?

    Posted: Oct. 1, 2025

  • What is your policy for no shows who want their packets after the race?

    Posted: June 30, 2025

  • What do you do with race shirts/packets that weren't picked up?

    Posted: May 12, 2025

  • Can anyone suggest companies that might want to provide swag for race packets?

    Posted: Jan. 28, 2025

  • Tips for a successful, enjoyable packet pick-up?

    Posted: Sept. 12, 2024

  • Recently we have been getting more and more participants asking us to mail their packets. Is this something new? Are more races doing this now?

    Posted: Aug. 25, 2024

  • What containers do you use for bibs for packet pickup?

    Posted: May 17, 2024

  • How many of you all allow people to pick up packets for other registrants?

    Posted: April 26, 2024

  • Does anyone have any good collapsible shelves to use for shirts at packet pickup?

    Posted: Jan. 12, 2024

  • What do you use for race packets? We have used draw string bags for numerous years.

    Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

  • How do you respond when participants ask you to mail them their race packets?

    Posted: Nov. 3, 2023

  • Does anyone charge a fee for day of race packet pickup?

    Posted: Aug. 25, 2023

  • Do any other race directors out there add flyers in race packets/swag bags at other races in your area?

    Posted: June 23, 2023

  • Best setup for packet pick-up? Expecting 300-500 racers.

    Posted: March 3, 2023

  • So I gotta ask. . .is having race packets mailed to athletes a thing? I get asked this every year.

    Posted: June 3, 2022

  • Does anyone have an awesome sponsorship packet they'd like to share?

    Posted: Feb. 17, 2022

  • We are not mailing packets ahead of time. Any hints on expediting race day check in/registration?

    Posted: Nov. 12, 2021

  • Do you typically give out your finisher medals at the finish line or put them in their race packets with bibs and shirts?

    Posted: Sept. 23, 2021

  • I have a potential sponsor that simply wants to put a flyer in race packets. What would you charge for that?

    Posted: April 2, 2021

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