Pass out fliers and publicize your 5K run to attract more participants.
Although planning the logistics of a 5K race can be stressful, coordinating the event can turn out to be a rewarding experience for the runners and yourself. Since the challenge and motivation factors of running a 5K appeal to both beginner and advanced runners, publicizing your event will be necessary to inform participants and attract the volunteers needed to accommodate them. To ensure your 5K race is a success, you will need to plan everything from street closings to race-day logistics to mapping the running route.
Instructions
1. Contact your city government events office and request information about required permits to set up a 5K racing route. Inform the city events coordinator about any needed police escorts, street closings or barricades.
2. Create the route. If you are not capable of obtaining barricades that control traffic flow and direction, plot a route consisting of mostly right-hand turns to avoid crossing opposite streets. Use mapping websites, such as Google Maps, USA Track & Field or MapMyRun.com, to plan your route and calculate an exact 5K distance.
3. Print fliers and send invitations to friends, family and other runners about your 5K event. Use running community forums in your area to publicize the event. Place fliers in grocery stores, sports stores and running clubs to generate exposure. Include on your flier contact information, including a website URL if you have one for the race.
4. Ask volunteers to help with registration, hand out water along the course, set up tables for food and drinks after the race, monitor portable toilets and other tasks. Solicit the help of neighbors, running organization members, friends and family.
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