Too many races
RunOhio wondered if there were too many races.
The Crew 5k, in Columbus OH, recently drew just under 500 participants (including walkers). Other central Ohio races that day attracted 104, 98, 69, 43, and 32.
Numerous races - most of them 5ks - are produced on the same day in many, many parts of the country.
While runners may enjoy having a lot of choices, there aren't enough resources available to field so many viable events on the same day.
Before deciding to produce a race, determine the purpose of the event, what level of participation will make it worthwhile, if you have the necessary resources, what constitutes success, and how competition from other events may affect your race.
Producing a race isn't always a good idea.
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