Discussions

How much are you spending for permits and road closures for a 5k?
Posted: Aug. 27, 2025
Has anyone ever been part of a bid process for a permit?
Posted: Oct. 25, 2024
I am considering adding little wine tastings along a race course. How do you get the permits/insurance to make it happen?
Posted: Aug. 8, 2024
What snacks do you guys hand the runner at the 5K finish line? And do you need a health permit for it?
Posted: May 31, 2024
What do you pay for your permit? Mine is 10% of gross with nothing else provided.
Posted: Jan. 19, 2024
Can any RD point me in the right direction on permits. Do I go to the town or police station first?
Posted: Oct. 13, 2023
I’m trying to do a 5k and calling to get a permit and no one is replying. What do I do?
Posted: Sept. 15, 2023
How far in advance do you submit the city permit for approval?
Posted: June 23, 2023
Can anyone demystify the process of permitting races through the USFS and/or BLM?
Posted: Feb. 3, 2023
The permitting office is requiring that we include the "uplift requirements" on our site plan for the tents. Would anyone know how to indicate this on a site plan?
Posted: May 6, 2022
It seems our race is double-booked and we won't be able to get a permit. Do I change venue and hope that people still show up? Or do I reschedule the race to a later date?
Posted: Feb. 4, 2022
The city will only accept permit applications three months before the race. What do I do?
Posted: Nov. 19, 2021
Anyone else notice a lot more hands in the pot and permit fees increasing?
Posted: Oct. 8, 2021
USA Cycling permit & insurance...for a fun Charity Ride..can you share your experience?
Posted: Aug. 20, 2021
I'm looking for some guidance as to what constitutes permitted equipment for challenged athletes.
Posted: June 4, 2021
The city I submitted my special use permit to told me I need to pitch the race to them as if I'm selling a product to convince them why the city needs to basically change their "No race policy".
Posted: March 26, 2021