Setting Up A Race

Steve · #1 6th May 08, 10:09 AM

We've talked about it for a while at our club and now we are taking the first steps towards setting up our own race!!:eek: I thought a record of the trials and tribulations involved would be of interest.......and of course if anyone can make suggestions or advise in any way please do!

Actually the club did a few years ago run a 5m road race but that fell by the wayside as there was insufficient support and the organisation became tricky.

This time we plan an off road race on a local park estate...details will be divulged if and when we are able to confirm the possibilty of running there.

In the meantime the opening gambit was played a couple of weeks ago by a fellow club member suggesting we contact the park estate by email to see if they would even consider the idea. After a short delay we got the nod and were invited to meet the chief honcho at the park estate to discuss what we would like to do, that is a trail run of around 8/9miles, and the possible numbers involved.

We are now awaiting a response back relating to when the race could be held and the likely cost...the latter could knock the plan on the head before it even gets off the ground, so fingers crossed!!

bagpuddycat · #2 6th May 08, 10:21 AM

Sounds like a lot of hard work, but good luck with it

twinkle toes · #3 6th May 08, 04:32 PM

Cool Steve I hope it is a success for you

Katten · #4 7th May 08, 01:12 PM

Good luck with it

Sounds like it will be a fun race. I hope it gets the go-ahead

LEECE · #5 7th May 08, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

We've talked about it for a while at our club and now we are taking the first steps towards setting up our own race!!:eek: I thought a record of the trials and tribulations involved would be of interest.......and of course if anyone can make suggestions or advise in any way please do!

Actually the club did a few years ago run a 5m road race but that fell by the wayside as there was insufficient support and the organisation became tricky.

This time we plan an off road race on a local park estate...details will be divulged if and when we are able to confirm the possibilty of running there.

In the meantime the opening gambit was played a couple of weeks ago by a fellow club member suggesting we contact the park estate by email to see if they would even consider the idea. After a short delay we got the nod and were invited to meet the chief honcho at the park estate to discuss what we would like to do, that is a trail run of around 8/9miles, and the possible numbers involved.

We are now awaiting a response back relating to when the race could be held and the likely cost...the latter could knock the plan on the head before it even gets off the ground, so fingers crossed!!

ill be there to help out of course

Steve · #6 7th May 08, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LEECE

ill be there to help out of course

Thank you.....very brave of you to step forward as a volunteer when there'll be so much to do...if it gets the go ahead that is!

Dave · #7 7th May 08, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Thank you.....very brave of you to step forward as a volunteer when there'll be so much to do...if it gets the go ahead that is!

Make sure Leece sets an early alarm Steve.

LEECE · #8 7th May 08, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Make sure Leece sets an early alarm Steve.

*throws her celery at dave

Just keep em coming

Steve · #9 7th May 08, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LEECE

*throws her celery at dave

Just keep em coming

That's good of you Leece..Dave's trying to lose that final 3lb so the celery should help!!

Rob · #10 7th May 08, 02:11 PM

Good luck, Steve.
we just turn up to these races and often take for granted the immense preparation and groundwork that goes into providing these events for people. I bet the organisers of massive events must breathe a sigh of relief at the end of the day.