[Roger]

We are doing a run and walk next November at an 89 acre park/forest, but we have the expertise of someone who ran and set up these things in town for years and years. From the things he rattled off, this is not something you go in lightly. Get an expert.

Timing system, awards, t-shirts, sign-up website, plenty of volunteers, good signage (when volunteers don't show up to guide the way), water, good path, sponsors. And I don't think Jim told us half the stuff to plan for. I was glad Jim knew exactly what was needed. Runners who do these things need plenty of advanced warning, and good weather, so schedule carefully. Get an expert.