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Introduction
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World
Run Day is gaining in popularity across the world.
To accommodate questions about preparations for the event,
we've created this information page with some general guidelines. Please remember,
however, that running events vary around the world...
For us to offer the same guidelines for an event in Alaska and also
satisfy the culture and climate of the Philippines, Poland, or Cameroon, Africa
- may be a challenge in itself. Use these general guidelines and tailor them for
your location.
You, the event director, must help decide what the spirit of this event
is in your locale. Your unique challenge awaits! We will be posting
stories of your event upon completion.
World
Run Day - The Global Fitness and Charity Challenge. |
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The Course
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The world is
filled with beautiful and symbolic locations to host World Run Day.
Select a course that may have some significance to you and/or your event
participants. Review the safety of the course while planning. Make a
final review the day of the event. Please measure this course as accurately as
possible. Mark the route (especially turns) so that all runners can
follow it.
Depending on the number of runners that you are anticipating, it is
advisable that you contact local authorities to request their approval
in planning the event. Professional race management companies are
available to prepare a great event for you. If not, try to host a small
event for a great cause.
Your event may require permits or simply written
approval. Many jurisdictions are already very enthusiastic about this
event! This page is geared more for the small event director with some
basic advice. Professional event directors can be found on the web. |
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Timing
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As the saying
goes: "Timing is everything." Do the best you can in timing
your event. Whether you hire a professional timing company, rent a clock
at the finish line, or simply have a volunteer with a watch to shout
times to your finishers. Do your best to have accurate
times. |
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Sponsors
Our site does not contain paid sponsors, so there will be
no conflict with yours..
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The World Run
Day Sponsorship Proposal is located at: http://www.runday.com/sponsor2001.pdf.
This proposal was
designed exclusively for World Run Day Event Directors in all regions of
the world. Feel free to add your own words and categories as you deem
appropriate. Sponsor monies should be use for funding your event. Our
site is not funded by paid sponsors, therefore no conflict with your
sponsors will arise.
Any extra monies may be used at the event director's discretion.
(charitable donation, future event funding, advertising, etc.)
Use it in the spirit of the event!
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Safety
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General safety
rules for running events in your locale should be followed.
Accommodations should be made for water, toilets, medical, insurance, etc.
For example, if your event takes place in the USA and requires insurance,
you may contact 1 (317) 261-0500 for a local USA Track & Field
Association representative. See www.usatf.org
for more information. In other countries insurance is also available. Other organizations may
also carry insurance. |
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Awards
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The World Run
Day commemorative event t-shirt is the award provided to those who run
and donate on this day.
If desired, event directors may choose to have additional awards and/or
raffles after the event. Please remember, additional awards are
optional. Choose your favorite supplier. Sample provided by J.J.
Steinbuhler of Ribbon Factory Awards (800 957-1990). |
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Event T-Shirts
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(2003
design) |
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Print your own sponsor logos or text on the back of
World Run Day 2004 event T-Shirts
All logos must be in in camera-ready mode.
(back) |
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Bulk Event T-shirt
Orders:
Each order includes the World Run Day™ t-shirt design with
multi-color art design on the front, and a customized back for your sponsors.
Please supply sponsor logos or any artwork in "camera ready"
format. Design for 2004 is in the design phase.
Orders should be submitted
by October 15th to guarantee delivery.
Just tell us what city you want to host the event in! E-mail us at:
runday2004@yahoo.com
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| Registration
www.active.com |
Although you may choose any type of registration, we
recommend www.active.com for
on-line registration in the USA. Call and ask for your World Run Day event
registration specialist to get your event up and running soon. Contact
Dana Blackwood at 888 543-7223 x109 |
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Running Bibs &
Promotion
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In the USA we recommend
the Runner's World Program for bibs in the United States.
Reference the www.runnersworld.com
race sponsorship link. If you care
for other items that RW provides, we can offer you our own unique bibs -
download them for free! Just click and print! Each standard page
prints 3 numbers using black ink - see below.
Please submit your request
to the Runner's World sponsorship program (Bart Yasso) before Aug 1,
2004. We will also promote your event on our web site - please keep us
informed.
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| Helpful Sites for
information |
In the future,
we will be listing other web site resources that offer tips on how to host a
running event. At the moment, one of the best is available at www.americanrunning.org
Tips are located at the PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES link:
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Music
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Let your local
or international musicians fill the day with music. Live the music!
We have several World Run
Day selections, but you must decide the music that best represents the
day. Whether it's live or recorded make it a part of your event. |
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| Creativity |
Use your imagination to
create a great event! |
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