Sep 27, 2024 | All Posts, Custom Race Swag, Event Branding, Race Director Tips & Tools, Race Medals, Race Planning, Race Volunteers, Running Apparel, Running Clubs, Running Event Community, Running Event Trends
At Running Awards and Apparel, we’ve been crafting unique and memorable race experiences for nearly 30 years. We understand that every race is a special event, and our goal is to help race directors bring their vision to life through custom-designed medals,...
May 15, 2024 | All Posts, Marketing Running Events, Race Director Tips & Tools, Race Planning, Running Apparel, Running Clubs, Running Event Community, Running Event Trends, Virtual Races
In today’s competitive running event landscape, race directors are constantly seeking ways to stand out and create a truly memorable experience for runners of all levels. Adding engaging “extra events” alongside your main race can be the key to...
Jan 11, 2023 | All Posts, Event Branding, Marketing Running Events, Race Director Tips & Tools, Race Medals, Running Clubs, Running Event Community, Running Event Trends
For a dedicated runner, the calendar isn’t just a collection of weekend race days, it’s a full menu of all types and levels of events, amid four distinct running seasons. Behind this seasonal race list of options lies a mix of a runner’s motivation,...
Jan 10, 2023 | All Posts, Race Director Tips & Tools, Race Medals, Race Planning, Running Clubs, Running Event Community, Running Event Trends
It’s been a big year (or two) for running events, with a major comeback from the Covid-19 shutdowns and cancelations of 2020. But what can runners and r directors expect in 2023? Here are some changes to watch for in the coming years: Runners love their finisher...
Apr 28, 2021 | All Posts, Race Director Tips & Tools, Running Apparel, Running Clubs, Running Event Community
Do you have questions about race shirt ordering? Are you unsure of how many participants you’ll have at the end of sign up, or how many will be women or men, and what number of each size you will need? You are not alone. We hear from race directors every day,...
Apr 7, 2021 | All Posts, Marketing Running Events, Race Director Tips & Tools, Running Apparel, Running Clubs, Running Event Community, Running Event Trends, Virtual Races
There’s talk all through running related social media…the days of entering and running at in-person races has returned. These days may not look quite the same as pre-COVID race days, but it’s exciting nonetheless and runners are ready to go. Are race...