Discussions about timing

• Am I alone here? Sometimes being a RD feels like Sisyphus?

  Posted: May 20, 2022

• [Poll] Are you working full-time as a race director, part-time, volunteer, or something else?

  Posted: May 13, 2022

• Are Tyvek bibs with a timing chip recylable? Can they be put out with other recyclable stuff on the curb?

  Posted: April 8, 2022

• From your experience, what is the average race announcer hourly remuneration? Does race size matter or is it based solely on time and experience?

  Posted: April 8, 2022

• How do race directors make the final decision to know how many medals to order for a first time race?

  Posted: March 18, 2022

• I'm organizing my first event that has a trail 50k and a trail half. What are typical cutoff times?

  Posted: March 11, 2022

• Running a half, 10k, 5k. How would you spread out the start times?

  Posted: Feb. 25, 2022

• Does anyone have ideas or recommendations on what do with a slightly older (but fully functional) chip timing system?

  Posted: Feb. 17, 2022

• First time our 5k will have food at the finish line and I'm seeking assistance projecting the quantity to request of our sponsors.

  Posted: Jan. 28, 2022

• Just curious, how many of you have taken the time/money to trademark your race's name and logo?

  Posted: Jan. 20, 2022

• I’m looking for a free timing app for a small 5k. Suggestions?

  Posted: Nov. 12, 2021

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

  Posted: Nov. 12, 2021

• With COVID-19 still round we are having a hard time with what to provide for the racers as they cross the finish line. What do you provide at the finish line that everyone feels safe with?

  Posted: Nov. 5, 2021

• Do you rent timing equipment, have a company time your race, or have your own equipment?

  Posted: Oct. 22, 2021

• How much would you expect to spend on an RFID timing system? Or is it better to rent?

  Posted: Oct. 1, 2021

• Just got an email from my t-shirt person that production time is 4 weeks. Is anyone else having issues getting t-shirts?

  Posted: Sept. 23, 2021

• We will be hosting our first timed looped event in about a month. Anyone have creative ways to count laps?

  Posted: Sept. 17, 2021

• I'm looking to plan and execute a 5k in Washington, DC. Any advice for a first-time race director??

  Posted: Sept. 17, 2021

• We need a full-time race director. Any suggestions where to find qualified candidates?

  Posted: Sept. 10, 2021

• Have you used chip times in your final results instead of the gun time?

  Posted: Sept. 10, 2021