Planning a Fun Run

1. Select your favorite roads and/or destination.

2. Coordinate a date with the Event Coordinator
(The names, phone numbers and E-mail addresses of all board members are found on page 2 of every SDMC newsletter.)

3. 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?

4. On or before the 15^th 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.

5. Prepare and make sufficient copies of written directions to hand out to those in attendance. (Use large type for reading ease.)

6. 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. The magnetics are customized by member Jeri Jones of Sign-Up.