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I’m a relatively new RD for trail ultras (50k to 100m). How do I make sure all runners are accounted for around the course?
Posted: Oct. 21, 2025
In getting sponsors is it bad form to have a trail/outdoor store be a sponsor for our trail race AND have a running shoe store as well?
Posted: Aug. 14, 2025
Do any of you trail/ultra RDs deal with a busy road with 55mph speed limits? If so, how?
Posted: May 26, 2025
Our starting line is about 0.3 miles from a narrow trail. Is 0.3 miles enough distance for runners to spread out a little so this turn does not get clogged up? About 150 runners.
Posted: Feb. 27, 2025
Need a timing system for a trail 10k 5k. My first race so not looking to break the bank but want accurate results.
Posted: Jan. 18, 2025
Do any of you host “cross country” type races that are successful? That being a route mostly on grass, dirt, gravel, trails etc where spikes can be worn.
Posted: Dec. 9, 2024
Thoughts on pros/cons of offering different trail race distances as "conditional" on having a minimum number of registrants? Will this really turn runners off?
Posted: Nov. 14, 2024
PA system recommendations for trail races with around 100-200 runners?
Posted: Oct. 30, 2024
Would anyone be willng to share an ultra trail running medical plan with me?
Posted: Aug. 15, 2024
Anyone willing to share what their trailers look like on the inside?
Posted: July 19, 2024
Have you ever had to cancel a race because of the weather/ trail conditions?
Posted: Aug. 31, 2023
I’m looking to do a small local trail event. Does anyone have any input on weeknights vs weekends ? Do weeknights work?
Posted: May 26, 2023
We pay the venue per head to use their trails/facility for our race. They have announced a couple days before the race that they expect us to pay them for no-shows as well. Thoughts?
Posted: May 19, 2023
What is everyones opinion on age restrictions (minimum age) for a trail run/race ?
Posted: April 14, 2023
For a trail race through the woods, at what wind m.p.h. do you consider cancelling?
Posted: April 7, 2023
Please suggest sustainable trail marking materials. What works for you?
Posted: April 7, 2023
Do trail races typically have a wheelchair division?
Posted: July 8, 2022
Needing ideas on the best way to mark a trail for the beginning and end of a half marathon.
Posted: May 13, 2022
What’s your tried and true method for carrying flour with you while you’re markin the course? I’ve got 17 miles of trails to mark...
Posted: April 8, 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

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