Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Before the marathon
• Part 2 of 3: Marathon Day
• Part 3 of 3: After the marathon

A well-planned and organized marathon can raise awareness and raise funds for a good cause. The specific logistics of running a marathon depends on its type. However, many of the details associated with planning and running less popular types of marathon are similar to planning a classic marathon. This article will explain how to organize a marathon.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Before the marathon

1. 1 Define the main goals and objectives of the marathon.
   • Once you've decided on a goal (charity, togetherness, or support), come up with a name for the event. It should be easy to remember and descriptive. Contact the organization for which you are organizing this event for possible special guidelines you need to follow.
2. 2 Select the date and location of the event. If the place is popular, have one more place or another date in stock.
   • Choose a route for running and walking, measure your distance carefully. Prepare short and long distances for participants of different skill levels. Be alert to obstacles and security threats that may be along the route and prepare a plan to avoid them.
3. 3 Develop a budget for the event. Find out how much it cost to host such events to determine how much you would spend on each part of his organization.
   • Calculate how much the event will cost and how you will fund it. Be sure to include in the estimate administrative costs: advertising, banners, the cost of the start and finish lines, rooms for participants, drinks, dustbins, toilets and awards.
   • Calculate how much money you will need to raise and identify potential fundraising options, including the estimated amount you will receive from each source. If you plan to raise funds from corporate sponsors, start negotiations with their representatives as early as possible, as negotiations usually take a long time.
4. 4 Find out what permits you need to get. Also find out all about the type of health and liability insurance you need. Make sure you have the necessary insurance before the event.
   • Contact your local police, utilities, fire department, administration and property owners.
5. 5 Promote and advertise your event.
   • Use flyers, posters, badges, brochures, word of mouth techniques, and press releases to spread the word. Take advantage of social media by creating activity around the marathon. You can even create a website or blog to publish all the information about the event to everyone.
6. 6 Purchase everything you need to host your event.
   • Refreshments (particularly bottled water for runners), glasses, participant numbers, trash cans and bags, and T-shirts are required. Do not forget about the awards for the winners, and maybe some gifts and other things to help express gratitude to the volunteers.

Part 2 of 3: Marathon Day

1. 1 Arrive as early as possible and walk the distance. Make sure there are no unplanned changes, security threats, obstacles, or anything that could disrupt the event anywhere.
2. 2 Prepare a checklist of all the things to keep track of throughout the day. Assign volunteers to be responsible for each item on the list, and let each one know who is responsible for what.
3. 3 Discuss the latest details with the police and officials who will be on site.
4. 4 Prepare handouts and make sure all participants can receive them before the start of the marathon.

Part 3 of 3: After the marathon

1. 1 Remove the trash. Try to keep the venue as close as possible to the state it was in prior to the event.
2. 2 Thank sponsors and volunteers. Use social media, send out press releases, or publicly thank attendees, sponsors and volunteers in the news.
3. 3 Calculate the total amount of funds raised from all sources (minus costs) and transfer the money to the organization.