The PEI Roadrunners are often approached about helping to organize a new run. The information provided below outlines the support that we provide, and lists some things that you should consider for a new run. The list is not exhaustive, but should help you get started.

Support from the PEI Roadrunners:

The Roadrunners can help by:

• Providing promotion for your run on our website
• Providing caution signs, water jugs, stop watch, race clock (if there are not conflicting races)
• Providing race bib numbers and safety pins
• Providing Information & answering your questions – See our Race Directors Guide & Sanctioning Criteria for a more information
• More information and downloads on the Race Directors page.

Items For You to Consider:

The following items (in no particular order) are things you should consider:

• Find someone willing to act as the race director (probably yourself)
• Select a distance(s) and course(s)
• Pick a date for the run
• Find volunteers to help with various race day activities
  • Traffic control on busy intersections - runner safety should be your #1 priority
  • Operating water stops
  • Taking results at the finish line (3 if possible – one to mark times, one to mark bib numbers and one to chase if several runners come in at once).
  • Don’t rely too much on runners to volunteer – they will want to run instead
• Pick a charity for the proceeds of the run (optional)
• Set a price for the run
• Send details of the run to PEI Roadrunners  Submit Your Event
• Find a sponsor (optional) to help cover the cost and allow more money to go to the charity
• Let the police know the details of your run once they are finalized.
• Water – at the start and finish, and at least one on the course (maybe one every 5K)
• Food – Bananas or oranges at the finish – the more food the more likely runners will return next year
• Draw prizes (optional) – arrange for a few draw prizes if possible  – helps attract runners back the next year

One of the best things to do before becoming a race director is to contact an existing race director and ask them if you can shadow them on their race day to see what they do.