Master the Strategies of the Event Planning Pros to
Host an Exciting and Profitable 5K Run or Walk Event
From: Lori Rice and Carrie Hill
Authors, _The Ultimate Guide to Planning a 5K Run or Walk
Fundraiser_
DEAR EVENT PLANNER:
Would you like to capitalize on one of the hottest fitness and
fundraising trends? Every year the number of charity athletic events
grows and with good reason! They're fun, exciting ways for people to
improve their health through exercise_ and_ support a worthy charity
at the same time.
According to the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council, over 12 MILLION
PEOPLE participate in these events every year. And that's just the top
30 nationally ranked programs! There's still lots of room for new
events, _especially_ when you use the creative techniques we teach you
in this book.
It's taken months of work to compile all of the best information and
resources for you. Between us we have personally PLANNED DOZENS OF
COMPETITIVE RUNNING EVENTS AND CASUAL WALK-A-THONS. We know how what
potential participants are looking for -- what will draw them out to
come to your event. We also know how exhausting planning such an event
can be! So we've included many tips that will save you time, effort
_and_ reduce stress.
YOU'LL DISCOVER THESE SUCCESS SECRETS:
Increase the number of participants in your run or walk with our
PROVEN MARKETING STRATEGIES - advertising, publicity and online
promotion.
Find the VOLUNTEERS you need, match them to the right tasks so
they'll happily help out at your event year after year using our
unique volunteer personality profile system.
DECREASE EXPENSES and MAXIMIZE REVENUES by "piggybacking" on to
other events in your area.
Get DONATIONS: corporate sponsors, goodie bag items, t-shirt
sponsors, food and beverages for before/after the race and water
stations.
RECRUIT AND MOTIVATE TEAMS and individuals to get donations for
your charity, exact tips you can give them to raise more money.
The complete LOGISTICS OF PLANNING A RUN OR WALK -- from
registration to timing procedures for the finish line, we show you
how!
TOOLKIT WITH EDITABLE FORMS WILL SAVE YOU HOURS OF WORK!
MASTER CHECKLIST - Remember all the important details by using this
checklist to guide you throughout event planning.
RACE DAY CHECKLIST - Handy list just for the race day itself. Add
special notes and names of people who will be responsible for each
item, so nothing gets left out!
REGISTRATION FORM - A sample form you can edit for your event. Add
your own event information or just use as an example to get you
started.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM - A must have for any race! This basic
sample shows you what should be included in a waiver.
SPREADSHEETS - Enter registrations as they come in, makes it easy
to sort by T-shirt size (for ordering) or race categories.
_SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL - Use this worksheet after the event to
evaluate its performance. Make note of what to do and not do_ next
year, planning ahead for your future success!
If you've never planned a run or walk or run before, this is the
BEST PLACE TO START. OK, we might be a little biased here. But we've
also been in your shoes -- planning a race from scratch and having no
guide to follow. What a nightmare! No one should have to do that!
For experienced race planners, there are also MANY IDEAS to take
your event to the next level. From volunteer management to new
strategies for fundraising in tough economic times, there's much to be
gained here.
What are you waiting for? Get started planning a fantastic run or
walk to benefit your cause now!
Just released, October 8, 2009! Regular price will be $47, now get
this resource for the low introductory price of $27. After payment, a
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