General FAQ

1. Why do you display old races / past races?
2. Who can submit new races and/or race updates?
3. What kind of advertising locations do you have?
4. How much is it to advertise on your site?

Race Directors & Coordinators FAQ

1. Would you like to list your event, club or results on Running in the USA?
2. Would you like to promote your event or club on Running in the USA?
3. Concerned about someone changing your events information?
4. I need to get my race's information on the internet, can you help?
5. Why is a web presence important?
6. My event is several months away, why should I do something now?
7. Why should I keep my web presence year round?
8. How can I get my race listed in the Upcoming Races section of the Home page?

Do-It-Yourself Race Website FAQ

1. What's included in the DIY Website?
2. What if I don't want to "do-it-myself"?
3. Can I get a discount for multiple DIY Race Websites?
4. Can I use the DIY Race Website if I have a race series?
5. What will the DIY Website look like?
6. What if I need additional pages for my DIY Race Website (ie. results, maps, photos, etc.)?
7. What if I want my own custom website?
8. What if I want to design the web pages myself?
9. How do I get started on my DIY Race Website?
10. How often can I update my website's information?
11. What if I still have more questions about the DIY Race Website?

General FAQ

1. Why do you display old races / past races?
We keep races with past dates because nearly every race in our directory occurs year after year. So, instead of deleting old races and re-adding them with new dates, we simply update the date.

If you see an old date, it is because we have not updated that race yet. If you know the new date, feel free to click the Update link (in the far right column of the listing) and let us know.

Displaying races with old dates (rather than hiding them) will at least let you know that a race did occur last year, and where. From there you can get a general idea of when it may occur next year, and check back later to see if we have the new date. Or, click on the race link, and see if the race website has the new date on the site yet. If it does, and you let us know, that makes us very happy.

2. Who can submit new races and/or race updates?
We allow submittals from anyone; not just from the race directors or coordinators. We do not have usernames/passwords, because we personally review ALL submissions (new or updates) BEFORE they are made public on our site. We check all information submitted for accuracy and are confident that this process assures the highest level of integrity for the data in our website.

3. What kind of advertising locations do you have?
We have many spots throughout our site for ad placement. You can see a description/location of these on our Advertising page.

4. How much is it to advertise on your site?
Advertising rates are determined on a case by case basis. We will work with you to get ad coverage that you are comfortable with and in a location on our site that is effective for your event or club. That being said, we do have a page of general rates for ad placement on our state pages. Again these rates are not set in stone, but serve as a guide.

Race Directors & Coordinators FAQ

1. Would you like to list your event, club or results on Running in the USA?
Of course you would! It's FREE!! You can use our Submit page. Also check out our Guidelines for Submissions for general information about what we accept, the submittal process and security issues, along with detailed info about submitting Results, Races or Clubs.

2. Would you like to promote your event or club on Running in the USA?
In addition to the FREE listing (as mentioned above), we offer many spots for additional 'targeted' advertising. These ad spots can target individual states or can reach a much wider audience. You can see various options, details and rates by checking out our Advertising page for additional information.

3. Concerned about someone changing your events information?
We allow submittals from anyone; not just from the race directors or coordinators. We do not have usernames/passwords, because we personally review ALL submissions BEFORE they are made public on our site, by visiting the submitted URL. We check all information submitted for accuracy. We are confident that this process assures the highest level of integrity for the data in our website.

4. I need to get my race's information on the internet, can you help?
For as little as $20 your event can have a year-round web presence. Click here for details.

5. Why is a web presence important?
Race calendars are everywhere online, most with only limited information available. A web presence lets you tell everything that anyone would want to know about your event. Things like: starting times for various race events, costs to enter, exact starting location, amenities, awards, etc. Potential entrants can view the information any time of day. Folks can download, print and mail the registration forms. This will save you time and money since you won't need to snail mail the form to them. You'll also avoid having to answer the same questions over and over again, since all the information regarding the event will be on your race website.

6. My event is several months away, why should I do something now?
So that your website link can be included in various running publications' calendars. Their deadlines are generally 2 to 4 months prior to the month of your event.

7. Why should I keep my web presence year round?
We all know how runners require lots of time to plan and prepare for long races like marathons and ultras, especially those aiming to run these kinds of races in all fifty States. But what about shorter races? Keep in mind that many runners like to find races while planning out vacations or as training runs during their marathon or ultra training. A year round presence will keep people thinking about your event year round. If your site disappears for a few months, some folks may think your event has become extinct.

8. How can I get my race listed in the Upcoming Races section of the Home page?
This list is primarily reserved for those races that have placed an ad with us. To find out more about placing an ad with us, visit our Advertising page for various options, details and rates.

Do-It-Yourself Race Website FAQ

1. What's included in the DIY Website?
For only $69 for the year, you will get a website which includes an event information page which will give details about your event and a printable registration form. The link to the first page will be www.runningintheusa.com/yourevent/ where 'yourevent' is named by you! The information page will link to the registration page and any of your other pages (if you add additional pages to your website).

2. What if I don't want to "do-it-myself"?
For a one-time $25 set up fee, we'll build the pages for you. Email or call 262-650-7731 for details.

3. Can I get a discount for multiple DIY Race Websites?
Absolutely. We will give discounts for multiple races. Email us for a quote.

4. Can I use the DIY Race Website if I have a race series?
Sure, if all other info is the same except for date. And its still only $69. You will need to email us with all the dates, and we'll add them to the page for you. If not all the other info is the same, email with the details, and we'll work something out. Our goal is to make this as easy as possible for you.

5. What will the DIY Website look like?
Check out the Sample Website. You can choose the colors for the background, text and links. If you have an event graphic or logo, you can also add that to your pages.

6. What if I need additional pages for my DIY Race Website (ie. results, maps, photos, etc.)?
No problem. And how about for FREE! We'll include, for FREE, extra pages to round out your race website. You may want to include current and/or past results, a course map, race records, photos, etc. After setting up your basic race website, if you would like to add other pages just contact us.

7. What if I want my own custom website?
For custom websites, you would need to contact us. Things like creating your own domain for your event (ie. www.yourevent.com) or other custom type pages (ie. contact forms), just ask and we will work with you to create something you like.

8. What if I want to design the web pages myself?
That's great! Just email the files to us and we'll do the rest. Files can be in many different formats, including: htm, gif, pdf, jpg.

9. How do I get started on my DIY Race Website?
We have a form for you to fill out for the information and registration pages of your website. There are two options for providing this information to us. Start creating your race website online right now by clicking here -OR- contact us at info@runningintheusa.com and we will mail a form for you to fill out and send back.

10. How often can I update my website's information?
Just about whenever you need to. Just let us know when you want to make any changes.

11. What if I still have more questions about the DIY Race Website?
Email us at info@runningintheusa.com.