Bike Rodeo & Slow Roll Schedule

• Designate a team captain
• Host initial planning meeting to:
  • Set goals: number of registrants, $$$ raised, miles walked/run
  • Make key decisions: additional booth equipment, coupon code, everyone registers individually or coordinator registers via spreadsheet upload?
  • Determine roles and responsibilities: for staff, board members, youth
  • Decide registration policy: if applicable, who will get complimentary registrations and what is policy for paying for staff or youth registrations?
  • Plan for employee and board engagement: how should stakeholders participate? Who will run,
    fundraise, volunteer?
  • Determine programming: will youth be involved? Incorporate fitness training to after school
    program or staff wellness program?
  • Summer events: contact us to find out if we can bring the Peace Mobile or help promote in other
    ways
  • Set dates for communications and training: how will you inform stakeholders of opportunity,
    goals and progress and make the most of the race from a participation and fundraising
    perspective?
  • Create incentives: how will you motivate people to participate and acknowledge those who go
    beyond expectations?

Tip: find someone who really loves the project who can be your ambassador. Think about networks you can engage – board, donors, staff, youth, etc.

Register at  Customize your organization’s and set up your own personal fundraising pages.

• Draft and share “reason why we run” and solicitation “templates” to share with stakeholders.
• Highlight early bird pricing / $35 through January 1st, then $50 through day of race
• Contact Emily via email (see button below!) for group registration assistance if needed
• Invite stakeholders to join the race, fundraise or volunteer: email registration/fundraising link
• Highlight the race on your website with a link to the registration page
• LIKE our Facebook page, Join our Facebook Event SHARE our social media posts

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• Meet with team captain to review strategy
• Start posting information about progress to goals and thank everyone who donates
• Major push for donations and incentives you have chosen
• Communicate with stakeholders about progress and highlight accomplishments
• Reserve booth space, determine table, chair, tent rental needs and register for them online by May 16th at the latest! Remember, booths are available on a “first come, first served” basis.

• Continue outreach
• Determine if transportation is needed and make arrangements if necessary
• Ready info sheets/handouts, signage and organizational t-shirts for distribution
• Update progress towards fundraising goal, make last call fundraising requests
• Complete group registration waiver forms, if applicable
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PACKET PICK UP

Grab your shirt and race bib ahead of the RAGV!

Fleet Feet - South Loop on Monday, 6/1

150 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605

Anytime from 2 - 7 PM 

A personalized packet pick-up QR code has been emailed to participants from email address: <noreply@email.onrsu.com>. You can pick up your packet without this code, but it's great to have it ready!

*Day-of packet pick-up is also available for emergencies and last-minute registrations from 4:30pm-6:15pm at the race site in Upper Hutchinson Field, Grant Park, Chicago. Picking up on 6/1 from Fleet Feet South Loop will allow participants to skip day-of lines and enjoy the full experience of the RAGV.

Race Day Checklist!

• Fundraising site will be open through June 30th
• Send thank you notes to donors and participants
• Report race highlights in newsletters, social media, website
• Make and share notes on ideas for improvement next year

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• IDENTIFY a race coordinator (staff/volunteer) within your organization
• SETUP RunSignUp Fundraising page with photos, links and organization messaging
• CREATE your organizational fundraising strategy for RAGV 2026 (P2P and/or Corporate Sponsors)
• DECIDE on your fundraising goals (# of runners, # of donors/sponsors, goal amount raised)
• ACTIVATE your network – for example: board, youth, staff, donors, vendors, other affinity groups
• OFFER fun incentives to get people to register and/or fundraise – example: parking space, prizes, time off
• USE & SHARE our social media kit to engage with: #StridesForPeace #OneStepAtATime and #RAGV2026

• IDENTIFY a booth coordinator (staff/volunteer) within your organization if you've chosen to participate with a table
• DECIDE if you will bring your own equipment or rent booth equipment by May 16th, 2026
• DECIDE who is representing you at the booth
• SET an engagement strategy
• PRODUCE materials for branding and activities – for example: team t-shirt (corporate sponsor advertising), branded tent or tablecloth, brochure, volunteer sign up sheet, materials for a fun activity - we encourage QR codes and digital connections wherever possible!
• SHARE your event calendar with Strides to include in race packets
• PLAN to pick up race packets in advance of race day if possible
• PLAN transportation to Grant Park and snacks for your group
• USE & SHARE our Social Media Kit to engage with #RAGV2026

• FOLLOW-UP with runners and sponsors
• Thank them all for their support
• Invite them to special events you host throughout the year
• Continue building the relationship

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