I'd like to popularize running in my hometown and hopefully have more people join the high school cross country team. I thought a good way of doing this would be to hold a popular 5k.
Unfortunately, I have no clue on how to get the word out and how to get people to sign up for the race. We have had a few 5ks in town over the years, but they have been mostly filled with walkers and never exceeding 100 people. I live in a town with around 20-25k people.
Cream cheese for the bagels!…..end of thread.
Give the race a meaning. This makes it a community event instead of just a race. My school held a successful memorial race. One thing that helped attract attention was attracting sponsors. We just went into local businesses and asked if they wanted to have a booth or contribute to race prizes. Many of them were happy to help. Good luck!
Joe Blow wrote:
I'd like to popularize running in my hometown and hopefully have more people join the high school cross country team. I thought a good way of doing this would be to hold a popular 5k.
Unfortunately, I have no clue on how to get the word out and how to get people to sign up for the race. We have had a few 5ks in town over the years, but they have been mostly filled with walkers and never exceeding 100 people. I live in a town with around 20-25k people.
Check these resources out (this is something I am interested in myself, although not a 5k):
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/5/5_1/index.shtmlhttp://www.activeendurance.com/resources/event-director-guides/how-to-organize-a-5kGood luck. I'd be interested to know how it goes. One specific thing I am interested in is the marginal cost of increasing the length of the race.
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color run,
much food at the end,
finisher medals,
finisher blankets,
finisher photos,
have more than enough port-a-loos at the start.
beer truck sponsored by a local beer distributor. have to show your bib to get a drink. also having a band play after the race helps.
You cannot just make something popular. It takes time. Peachtree or Bolder Boulder did not start with 20K runners.
Put together a good race. Good course, fast times. Accurate measurement. Good food at the end.
Here is something I think would be a great add on: provide child watch even if you need to charge for it. A big problem for single moms or moms and dads is what to do with the kids while they run.
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Sid Luft wrote:
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color run,
much food at the end,
finisher medals,
finisher blankets,
finisher photos,
have more than enough port-a-loos at the start.
Winner!!
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Sunday after Thanksgiving. Flat course. Give away 12 packs to overall male and female winners. Do 5 year age groups after 30-39.Do NOT include walkers as a part of the event.
Have a local bar or charity sponsor. Waive entries to decent local runners.
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