tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14464793424740941272024-11-01T06:41:47.801-04:00So, you want to put on a running race?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446479342474094127.post-78537134852350484372014-07-08T20:19:00.003-04:002014-07-08T20:19:21.822-04:00Location, Location, Location…Locating Your Race for SuccessAs I sat down to write this post on where to locate your running race, I came across an ad for the Bagan Temple Marathon in Myanmar (Asia). Wow! What an exotic locale and cool concept for a race!
From a marketing perspective, location is important when deciding where to hold your event. Your location alone can be one of the major draws, especially if your chosen area Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446479342474094127.post-54192673240680386182014-06-30T11:56:00.000-04:002014-07-08T20:26:24.875-04:00InsuranceThis has to be one of the most difficult posts to write. Let's face it, insurance is a pretty dry topic. It is, however, one of the most important aspects of putting on a race. Most folks don't realize this until an incident unfolds at their event. And from a racer's perspective, most don't read the waiver they sign as part of the registration process. Your waiver&Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446479342474094127.post-2944121343034044072014-06-24T15:57:00.004-04:002014-06-25T11:17:48.767-04:00Permits and PolicingOpen any race guide these days and you'll see a myriad of races to choose from. Offerings include everything from traditional 5 & 10ks to themed races, fun races, big professional races to charity fundraisers and more. This is one industry that has been booming for awhile and shows no signs of slowing down.
The race scene has definitely evolved over the years and will continue toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0