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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

  • Do any of you trail/ultra RDs deal with a busy road with 55mph speed limits? If so, how?

    Posted: May 26, 2025

  • How do you time a backyard/last man standing ultra?

    Posted: May 16, 2025

  • For those of you who have hosted ultras on Ultrasignup, has anyone moved to RunSignup, and have you seen any change both positive or negative in registrations?

    Posted: April 10, 2025

  • Can anyone recommend high quality first aid kits for aid stations at a 100 mile ultra?

    Posted: Feb. 17, 2025

  • Trying to decide on the use of UltraSignup vs RunSignup as my online registration platform.

    Posted: Jan. 18, 2025

  • Looking to host a last-person-standing ultra this year. Does anyone have any experience with this type of race?

    Posted: Jan. 6, 2025

  • Is there experience with ultra races offering bottled water, probably in 5 gallon bottles?

    Posted: Sept. 21, 2024

  • Would anyone be willng to share an ultra trail running medical plan with me?

    Posted: Aug. 15, 2024

  • One of our participants has complained about "ultra-processed food" being served by food trucks in our race. How do I respond?

    Posted: June 21, 2024

  • Can anyone help me with water and porta john estimates for a last man standing/backyard ultra race?

    Posted: Jan. 26, 2024

  • I'm looking to buy a laser engraver to make awards for ultra races. Does anyone have experience or tips?

    Posted: Dec. 1, 2023

  • I'm considering challenge coins instead of medals for my ultra this year. Anyone done this before? How was it received?

    Posted: Nov. 17, 2023

  • Where do race directors place themselves on ultra runs? Are you ever out on the course or always at the start/finish?

    Posted: Sept. 15, 2023

  • Any ideas for gps tracking during ultra running events?

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2023

  • Has anyone played with Google maps "share my location" or iPhone "Find my" to track runners in an ultra (that has cell coverage)?

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2023

  • For your ultra marathons, specifically 100 mile and 100k (32 hour course cut off) what kind of timing systems and equipment do y'all use?

    Posted: July 21, 2023

  • Putting together a 24hr ultra event. Curious what you prefer timing wise. Ankle tags or bib tags?

    Posted: Jan. 27, 2023

  • [Poll] Do you think ultra marathons in US need more safety measures?

    Posted: May 28, 2021

  • Does anyone have a minimum production cost for a small ultramarathon?

    Posted: April 30, 2021

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