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SLEEP!

For our Race Director’s with events tomorrow! Remember the #GoldenRule “Some sleep is better than no sleep!” #racedirectortips #goodluck

ROAD CLOSURES!

This is how you announce road closures! Nice work @marine_marathon http://ow.ly/eNa78  thx @pacepermile #racedirectortips

GO GREEN!

Do want your race to #GOGREEN! Follow the lead of the @ToWomensRun http://ow.ly/eMvN1  @canadianrunning @roadracemgmt

CUT COSTS!

CUT COSTS! Do any of your participants have a skill you’re willing to trade for a free entry! #webdevelopment #coursesetup #racedirectortips

RACE SLOGAN/HASHTAG

Ask your followers to come up with next year’s race slogan! Winning slogan receives a free entry! #racedirectortips

ANNOUNCE THIS…

Shout your PRICE INCREASE deadlines from the rooftops and drive registrations early! @LAMarathon website nails this! #racedirectortips

ENTERTAINMENT

Do you have BANDS along your course? Send them this link to help them pick out the right songs! http://ow.ly/eI6n8  #racedirectortips

AWARDS

Give an award that fits with the season like the @monsterdash1 ‘s awesome spooky gloves! http://ow.ly/eHzWW  #racedirectortips

RAINY DAY

Do you have a RAIN PLAN for your race? We want to see it and share it! Here are some tips for running in the rain! http://ow.ly/eFW31

FAQ PAGE

Do you have a #FAQ page on your race site? Peachtree’s is awesome!#nomoreemails #racedirectortips http://ow.ly/eFTus

LESS CLICKS

Eliminate clicks on the way to registering participants! #racedirectortips

SHARE TIPS WITH RUNNERS

Is your race a week from today? Teach your runners HOW TO TAPER by sharing this article http://ow.ly/eB9xT  #racedirectortips #tapertime

MUST HAVE PHOTO

Get a great shot of your participant filled start line! Learn from the @VancouverSunRun ! #racedirectortips #classicpic http://ow.ly/i/12oYg

HASHTAGS

What used to be called a race slogan is now your race #HASHTAG such as the @philly_marathon ‘s #REDEFINEPOSSIBLE #racedirectortips

YOUR REG BUTTON

Is your REGISTER NOW button highly visible on your website? Learn from the @monsterdash1: http://ow.ly/eB8qO  #racedirectortips

PROMO CODES

HO HO HO! Here’s an idea: Follow the lead of The Jingle Bell Rock in Santa Cruz that gives $10 off reg. for runners who donate #toysfortots

RUNNERS LOVE YOUTUBE

Provide your runners with a summary video of your event(s)! The @bostonmarathon shows you how! http://ow.ly/eydZJ  #racedirectortips

GIVEAWAYS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Try giveaways & discounts on #socialmedia leading up to your race! @Lucky7Relay is awesome at this! http://ow.ly/eynNb  #racedirectortips

RECOGNIZE

Recognize your Race Committee on your website? Chk out this ex. from Mighty Niagara Half Marathon! http://ow.ly/ev4nI  #racedirectortips

CORPORATE CHALLENGE

Include a Corporate Challenge in your race! This article suggests exercise can increase work productivity! http://ow.ly/es7CP

TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS

Give Runners Parking & Transportation solutions, see @runbolder example: http://bolderboulder.com/Page/Find/Transportation … #racedirectortips

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