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How do I prepare the registration details?

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Make 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.

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Is there an easier way to do this if I'm a kid?

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Try 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.

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How do I motivate spectators to attend the marathon?

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Try 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.

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Do I need to register the marathon? If yes, where and how?

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It 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.

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How do I motivate volunteers to work hard?

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Give 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.

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Do I need government or municipality permission?

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Because marathon runners will interfere with vehicle traffic flow, you definitely will need the help and cooperation of local authorities (including the police).

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How do I do a checklist when organizing a marathon?

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With 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.

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