Learn proper PUBLIC manners and conduct, treat your staff/helpers with respect using kind words, get organized, spell participants' names correctly when you publish them, and don't wait until the last minute to throw the event together.

The environment was chaotic. People were waiting in line forever to sign in, which caused the race to start late. The frenzy of the environment made the dogs stressed out. The breakfast was not as promised (pithy egg sandwiches, no coffee). Race started almost 30 minutes late. Very, very disorganized. Had to fill out cards after finishing the race to mark our places, which was also disorganized. The whole thing was a frenzy that I didn't even stay after the race finished for "lunch." There were supposed to be water stops, but when I got to the stop, the water wasn't even set up yet. Also, no one was handing out water when the race finished. I had to walk all the way across the parking lot to get water, which is not fun after a 3.2 mile race. If it weren't for my dog, I would never go back again, and I certainly won't participate in any other Pledge 5 race events.