Summary: All of us have thought and wondered about what else goes on at the races that we run besides the actual running.<br> What do those huge entry fees go towards?<br> How about the expo and the sponsors?<br> What kind of logistics does it take to put on a large race?<br> The answer to these questions, and countless others, is far more <br> complex than we can imagine…and it only gets bigger with the size of the<br> race.<br> On the show today to help dive into all these questions is Phil Stewart.<br> Phil is the owner of Road Race Management and has been the race <br> director of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run in Washington, <br> D.C., which attracts well over 15,000 finishers annually, for over 20 <br> years.<br> In this interview we discuss many key details that are involved in putting on a race, including some of the potential pitfalls.<br> Some of the key points of our discussion included:<br> <br> What goes on behind the scenes of a major race event, <br> from the all-important permit process to the “wrap-up” process that can <br> take months after the actual race date<br> The Cherry Blossom race’s commitment to the elite <br> runners that are invited every year and its desire to be seen as a real <br> sporting event<br> The financial aspects, including the topic of entry fees as well as sponsors and where they usually come from<br> Some of the rewarding parts of being a race director and road racing’s unique combining of elite and everyday runners<br> <br> If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to go behind the scenes a major race, you’ll love this sneak peak.<br> <a href="http://runnersconnect.net/running-interviews/phil-stewart/">A Sneak Peak at What it Takes to Organize one of the World’s Largest Races</a><br>
