Racing / Running / 5k / 10k / Marathon Production Guide

• Planning the Race
  • Deciding what kind of race to have – length(s) 
    • 5k
    • 10k
    • Half Marathon
    • Full Marathon
    • Relays
    • Kid’s Races (often less than 2k)
  • Planning the race route
    • Coordinating with local municipalities to ensure road closures are possible
    • Ensuring the race route is the proper length
    • Working with local residents and/or businesses affected by the route to ensure cooperation
  • Coordinating the race timing
  • Implementing a sign up / registration process online and/or in person
  • Providing runners with the proper gear onsite
    • Race bibs
• Executing the Race
  • Building a proper start / finish area
    • This can involve a truss portal with signage, a finish line ribbon, PA for announcements, and area for crowds to gather 
  • Building the race course
    • Often, there is a short amount of time between the road closures start and the race start, so it’s imperative there is enough of a crew to move the barricade, water stations, and other infrastructure into place in time
  • Ensuring racers have standard amenities during the race
    • Water stations
    • Restrooms
    • Signage
    • Food / drink after the race
  • Having a place for racers to check their results, be it in person and/or online
• Sponsorship Opportunities for Races
  • Pace Car
  • Signage along the race route
  • Signage on the start / finish portal
  • Online
  • On the race bibs
  • MC for calling the race (often this can be someone from a local TV or radio station)
• Optional Ideas
  • Having a post-race entertainment area
  • Having entertainment along the race route
  • Encourage runners to wear costumes / participate in a theme
  • Involve a local charity
  • Lockers to store gear

The Turkey Trot Start / Finish Line with Pace Car in Austin, Tx