This seems like a very interesting topic, I have been involved in organizing an event in Cape Town and there are so many costs involved in the organisation, I don't even know where to start. - Medics - 2 or 3 Medics for a 2 day event - Portable toilets in some cases - Marshall's- Unless you are lucky enough to get volunteers - Timing System - Advertising Costs - Venue Hire - Some places require an Environmental Management Plan to be put in place (Please note, not all places) - Race Day director - Event Organizer - Number boards - Vehicle Hire (for downhill races) - Track Maintenance (usually before and after an event) - Miscellaneous items (danger tape, cable ties, - Registration - Commentator - PA System - Communication on the day (walkie talkies, etc.) - You some times have to pay property insurance, although not a lot, it is still an expense. Theses costs all add up, and quickly. This especially when it comes to Downhill events, but we are prepared to pay because we are just happy that there is an event. And at the moment not many people are willing to dish out lads of cash for events, a lot of the 'sponsors' provide product or services, which does help in some way but cash is always king. Hope this helps a bit.
