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RacePermit

Race Director Library

Clear guidance for the work behind race day.

Practical guides, official sources, and lessons from the field for permitting, course planning, and event operations.

Topic

Course planning

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An illustrated race route crossing city, county, state highway, and mountain jurisdictions

Guide

How to Identify Every Agency Involved in Permitting Your Race Course

A practical method for turning a race route into a reliable list of state, county, city, and land-management contacts before applications begin.

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An illustrated stack of permit documents connected to roads, parks, public safety, insurance, and event operations

Article

What Permits Does a Running Race Need?

A practical overview of the approvals a 5K, half marathon, marathon, or other road race may need based on its route, location, and event activities.

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Illustrated running route crossing a Colorado city, county road, and state highway

Guide

Permitting a Race on Colorado Roads: CSP, CDOT, Counties, and Cities

A practical way to sort out who controls each part of a Colorado race course—and who needs to see the plan.

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An illustrated race map comparing original and revised routes across agency boundaries

Guide

How Route Changes Affect Race Permits

A practical way to assess a race-course revision, find the approvals it touches, and give agencies a clean change package.

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