RunningAHEAD - Topic: Etiquette?

onefatchick

posted: 11/15/2014 at 4:46 PM

I entered and won the overall female division in a VERY SMALL 5K race last weekend. One of the sponsors of the race sent me a pretty nice prize, ( a very nice backpack and some other goodies) which was totally unexpected. Is it proper etiquette to send the sponsor a thank-you note and acknowledge that you received the prize?

Thanks

C-R

posted: 11/15/2014 at 4:59 PM

Seems the polite thing to do don't you think. Congrats on the win.

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posted: 11/15/2014 at 5:00 PM
modified: 11/15/2014 at 5:01 PM

I'm not sure it's required, but in general if I win a race and don't get a chance to talk to the RD, I send them a note of appreciation for the race.

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AmoresPerros

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posted: 11/15/2014 at 8:24 PM

I think that saying thank you when one receives a gift does sound like good etiquette.

It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.

onefatchick

posted: 11/16/2014 at 5:48 AM

Thanks all for confirming what I thought was the appropriate thing to do.

ymmv

posted: 11/16/2014 at 7:53 AM

My thoughts, as a small race RD:

I don't think it is a 'gift'. Everyone budgeted for the race, including awards, prizes, timing, food, permits, etc.

In a way, you just got what you paid for by your participation and performance.

I think it will be a very pleasant surprise for the race sponsor/RD to hear from you.

It will help them establish their budget for next year.

I hope you will hear back from them, thanking you for your participation and kind thoughts.

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posted: 11/16/2014 at 4:03 PM

It's never wrong to show good manners! Congrats on your finish and nice job on your planned note. Smile

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catwhoorg

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posted: 11/16/2014 at 4:58 PM

The only time I won something like that, I sent a note to the RD. Both as thanks and confirmation that I got it.

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K L Duke

posted: 11/16/2014 at 6:42 PM

If you send a thank-you note, you are better than me! I suck at sending regular mail. I still haven't even sent out my "Thank You" cards from after my wedding that I was supposed to send. The envelopes are even addressed and stamped, but no cards filled out yet to put in them.

When did I get married you may ask? Got married in 1996.....

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