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Planning A Fun Run
- Select your favorite roads and/or destination.
- Coordinate a date with the Event Coordinator.
- Do a "pre-run" with the following things in mind:
- Select a convenient meeting place with ample parking, easy access in and out, and restrooms.
- If needed; depending on the time of the run, look for restaurants that can accommodate a large group. (It's a good idea to talk to the manager to let them know what you have in mind and when... maybe they can work out a special deal for the group.)
- Look for safe places to "queue up" in case the group gets split up by lights or traffic.
- Have we mentioned the importance of restrooms?
- On or before the 15th of the month prior to your run, send a brief written description for the club newsletter that includes at least the following details:
- General location of where you're taking us
- Start time and place
- End location and approximate length of time the run will take
- Type of restaurant and approximate amount of money we should plan on bringing with us or whether to pack a lunch
- Whether the run will be canceled in case of rain.
- Ask for RSVPs if needed for the restaurant or other accommodations.
- Prepare and make sufficient copies of written directions to hand out to those in attendance. (Use large type for reading ease.)
- Closer to the date, make contact with the restaurant or others that may need to prepare for our arrival.
A few other suggestions:
- It's helpful if you take along someone to help you make notes on your "pre-run" so you can write up directions, mileage odometer readings, and road signs to follow.
- For Miata's sake, avoid dirt roads!
- Consider combining the run with an activity like a wine tour, museum, etc.
- Those that have already sponsored a run are good resources for tips and, of course, the event coordinator can assist you if you need any help.
As a special "thank you," first-time Fun Run leaders are given a set of eight-inch magnetics of the club logo with the Miata in their car color. This is the only way to earn magnetics.
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