5 Ks
A Year Long Marathon
A marathon, or even a half marathon, is a race distance that many people may have no desire to accomplish. It takes a special kind of person to take an interest in and complete these types of advanced running events. However, the action, and even the dream or idea of, completing one always brings about [...]
Partnering with a More Visible Organization
When planning a race it can feel a bit intimidating to put oneself out there and seek partnerships with larger organizations. We may feel that they are likely to already be involved in charity efforts or that our event is much too small to spark their interest.
This topic came to mind last week when I [...]
Running in the New Year
Do you participate in New Year’s Day charity athletic events?
I’m just going to go ahead and admit that I don’t, or at least I haven’t yet. Don’t get me wrong. I like the idea of a New Year’s run, but preparing to actually get up and complete one is an entirely different issue.
Spending time with [...]
Don’t Be Afraid to Focus on Fun
Many charity athletic events are for the serious runner or walker. Not to mention the fact that raising much needed funds for a charity is serious business as well. The problem is, focusing on the serious can cause the race coordinator (i.e., you) and the planning team more stress, and make you forget how fun planning [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a 5K Run or Walk Fundraiser
Over the past few years, I’ve come across multiple individuals with the desire to plan a run/walk event in their communities. They all have a one question in common when taking on such a task. Where in the world do I start? I know that feeling well because I experienced it the first time I [...]
Lexington Half-Marathon
Next spring, runners and walkers in central Kentucky will have a new race option. On Sunday, March 28th, 2010 Lexington, Kentucky will be hosting their first Half-Marathon Run/Walk! The event will also offer a 5K and 1-mile run/walk.
Lexington is known as the “Horse Capital of the World” and the course will give participants the best [...]
Setting Your Rules
During the race planning process you and your committee will need to set ground rules regarding participation in the event. These are the rules you will kindly ask your racers to follow and they should be effectively communicated on the race brochure and on your web-site.
What types of rules you set will depend on the [...]
Get Support by Showing It
When planning a fitness event we all wish to have the support and participation of like-minded organizations in our community. Even if your event isn’t large enough to have several groups on the planning committee you still hope they come out and support your event by running or walking.
The best way to get support in [...]
Keep Them Coming Back
When planning your first event your sights are usually set on creating an organized race with no major problems or emergencies while also bringing in some much needed funds for your charity. That alone is a major accomplishment. However, if you plan to make your run/walk a recurring event you also have to give some [...]
I-Dot, Tool for Assessing Exercise Body Temperature
My husband took part in a 5K in Lexington, KY this past week. He crossed the finish in under 23 minutes, by the way, so congrats to him. Before the race he was approached by some folks who asked him to wear an “I-Dot” during his run. Above is a picture.
This small, adhesive dot is [...]
