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How to Write a Race Budget (+ Free Budget Template)

Read our guide for writing a solid budget plan for your race, and download our free race budget template to help you put it together.

How to Write a Race Budget (+ Free Budget Template)
How to Handle a Race Cancellation
How to Handle a Race Cancellation

No organizer wants to think about having to cancel a race. But it happens more often than you think. Here's what to do when it happens to you.

How to Communicate When Things Go Wrong
How to Communicate When Things Go Wrong

As an event professional, you know what to do when a problem pops up, but what exactly are you supposed to say? Here's a 5-step guide to crisis communications.

How to Organize a 5K Run
How to Organize a 5K Run

New to race directing? Learn how you can plan and organize your first 5K race from picking a race theme to assembling your event team.

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How to Build an RFID Race Timing System
How to Build an RFID Race Timing System

Everything you need to get started on your race timing journey, from choosing the right tools for the job to working through common race timing challenges.

How to Organize a Virtual Race
How to Organize a Virtual Race

Looking to increase your revenue by launching a virtual race? We look at what it takes to organize a successful and profitable virtual run.

How to Find, Train and Retain Race Volunteers
How to Find, Train and Retain Race Volunteers

A step-by-step guide to finding, training and retaining volunteers for your race - for the long run!

How to Organize a Color Run
How to Organize a Color Run

Looking to organize your first color run? Here's what you need to know to make a success of your event.

How to Write a Race Risk Assessment (+Free Risk Assessment Template)
How to Write a Race Risk Assessment (+Free Risk Assessment Template)

A safe race starts with a risk assessment. We explain what a risk assessment is, why you need one and how to prepare it

How to Market Your Race as a Prep Race on Facebook
How to Market Your Race as a Prep Race on Facebook

A step-by-step guide for a Facebook campaign targeting runners looking for prep races for major events in your area.