National news
Running news is national news. This week's Newsweek magazine took note of the increasing participation in half-marathon races. As race directors already know, many runners have the ability to run a 13.1 mile race - even if they are slow and race infrequently.
Half-marathon is the fastest growing distance in racing. It requires far greater resources than a 5k, of course, including course marshals, water and fluid replacement, volunteers, course signage, and split timers, to mention a few.
You may think staging a half-marathon is a great opportunity to attract runners to an event. Be prepared!
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