What Kind of Reality Check Do I Need Quiz
Q&A for How to Organize a Marathon
Coming soon
Search
-
QuestionHow do I prepare the registration details?Community AnswerMake a list of people that have signed up and list their information by their name as provided, then give the information to the judges. If they are registering in a late entry, give them a form for registration.
-
QuestionIs there an easier way to do this if I'm a kid?Community AnswerTry to get an adult to help you organize it. Organizing a marathon is a complex task that you probably can't do on your own.
-
QuestionHow do I motivate spectators to attend the marathon?Zea GreenCommunity AnswerTry making it fun. A night glow-in-the-dark run, color run or a bubble run where it's fun for everyone will get people to invite their friends and family.
-
QuestionDo I need to register the marathon? If yes, where and how?Zeta WhitmerCommunity AnswerIt depends. Check around on laws and regulations about hosting an event in your city, it varies. You might not have to register it if you are planning one just for friends or family.
-
QuestionHow do I motivate volunteers to work hard?Community AnswerGive them t-shirts (and plenty of breaks). Engage with them. Don't just give them instructions and leave them to their tasks, check in with them frequently. Remind them what you're all there for, what your goals are, etc. Keep up a positive attitude. If you're enthusiastic, they probably will be too.
-
QuestionDo I need government or municipality permission?DonaganTop AnswererBecause marathon runners will interfere with vehicle traffic flow, you definitely will need the help and cooperation of local authorities (including the police).
-
QuestionHow do I do a checklist when organizing a marathon?Jo JoeCommunity AnswerWith a pencil and a sheet of paper or pad. Write all the things that need to happen to make the event a success. When you have a list, you know what needs to be done. And the tendency to forget or mix up the order of events becomes less.
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit