For Race Directors

We all experience the call of nature: it is an inevitability, the sine qua non of the human condition, and, quite frankly, an inconvenience at times.  So how do you...

We get it—getting event permits is a massive headache: you need to provide as many details as possible, make sure you comply with all safety and other requirements, contact many...

Running event insurance is essential for any event. Still, race directors may have many questions — What is insurance for running events? How much does it cost? What does it...

Planning a running event is full of challenges, but overcoming them brings great rewards. We have compiled the top 13 event management challenges. 1. Determining Race Type The very first...

Proper marking is essential if you organize a trail running event. First and foremost, it provides a course that meets American Trail Running Association requirements. This, in turn, means that...

If you have ever directed a race, you know how much of a headache it is to get a race sponsorship. And you are not alone—almost every event organizer will...

Hosting a race is an arduous task with many moving parts. One of the fundamentals of creating a good race is a strict budget accounting for all expenses and possible...

Organizing a running race is an arduous task that requires tons of prep work and resources. With this in mind, we have prepared a comprehensive race planning checklist. We will...

Studies show that one of the main factors of a successful business is its commitment to sustainability. Over the past five years, online searches for eco-friendly products and services have...

A successfully planned and organized marathon can raise awareness and funds for a good cause. The specific logistics of a marathon depend on its type. In this blog post, you’ll...