Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared a mini series of sorts about the process of planning a race.
It’s important to note that I am not a professional “race planner” – I’m a registered nurse who is very involved with our local American Cancer Society. In the process of it all, we decided to host a “Gleaux Run 5K” and I volunteered to head it all up. This was my first race to host and it was a huge one for our area so I was rather nervous. Thankfully, everything went off without any major issues and the race ran smooth (literally speaking)!
We had over 640 registered runners/walkers at our event and we raised almost $15,000 in the fight against cancer!!
Here’s links to Part 1 and 2 and also a link to a recap of the race itself:
- The Process of Planning a Race Part 1
- The Process of Planning a Race Part 2
- 2014 Gleaux Run for Relay for Life
In Part 3, I share a vlog of the process leading up to the race. This includes week-of planning, race day setup, and the event itself.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this mini-series and I hope that through this, I was able to help a fellow beginner with their race-planning process.
Can’t wait for next year! We are looking forward to another great event!
It's definitely a lot of work planning a race! Great job with a successful race!
ReplyDeleteI agree, but so worth it! Thanks, Mindy!! :)
DeleteGlad that your race was such a success!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a very successful race!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Appreciate it! :)
DeleteWhat a great success! I so love your v-logs! While watching, I so wish I was closer to be able to participate it looked like so much fun! It's nice to see how much work goes on to setting up one of those events, something I would love to do one day.
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Thanks, Heather! It's definitely a lot of work, but it's so rewarding in the end! :)
DeleteI had to just go back and read through your entire series, because this caught my attention.
ReplyDeleteA month ago I was contacted and asked to help put on a local 5k (it was last Saturday) and I said yes not knowing what I was really getting into.
I attended the first planning meeting only to discover that the race they were planning was in about a month and they hadn't even picked a course or called on permits... I ended up being the only person on the committee who knew anything about race planning and I really only know from what I experience while running other races.
Though I would never help plan one that quick again, it ended up going pretty well. We had about 125 participants which I decided was pretty good for a first time race that we only promoted for about 20 days... (not my choice) Anyhow, I really enjoyed your series, I wish I had come across this a few weeks ago as I was helping with the planning! I bookmarked it for future use though:)
That's really neat! Bravo to you for helping pull off an event in such a short amount of time - I would have been in panic mode! 125 participants is a great number - that's the average 5K here! Great job!! :)
DeleteOMG That is amazing you raised $15,000!! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lauren! I was excited we were able to raise that much - everything worked out so well!
DeleteWow, that is amazing! You rock!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah! It was a ton of work but so rewarding in the end!
DeleteThat is absolutely fantastic that you raised so much money and did such a great job.....however, be prepared to be asked to help with many other races in the future. You are a natural!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I can see that coming! We have a term called "Volun-TOLD" instead of "Volunteered"...hah.Thanks, Pam! I enjoy the planning process of things! :)
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