Completed over the course of two weeks in October, our member survey effectively drew responses from a representative and diverse group of members.
Of the survey responders:
- 36% have been Club members for more than 10 years, and 40% for five years or less
- The majority of responders attended a Club social event, and competed on a Club race
team at some point - 40% are active volunteers; 40% attend Club group runs; 38% participated in an All-Comers meet, and 30% participated in the Mile High Mile
85% of members agree, or strongly agree, that they receive appropriate value for their membership dues. Members most value supporting the Club’s mission, and that membership makes them eligible to race in USATF and other Club competitions. Discounts from local running stores and volunteer opportunities are also important to members. 92% of members rated the Board’s 2022 performance as 4 or 5 stars (out of 5 possible stars) for an overall rating of 4.6 (out of 5).
A small majority of members (54%) believe there should be a monthly Club Social, but only 41% attend whenever possible. One-third of members who live in Boulder choose not to attend the monthly social. Feedback on what would improve the social varied widely, concluding only that there is not a consensus opinion at this time on the role of a monthly social. 79% of members agree, or strongly agree, that the Club should support local community initiatives consistent with the mission statement. Members prefer community outreach focused on building and maintaining places to run, and providing restroom facilities at popular running locations. Support for community food banks is low relative to other initiatives that are more directly related to the Club’s mission.
Nearly half of members are willing to donate more than $100 annually to support the Club’s community initiatives; 10% are willing to donate more than $250 dollars. Survey results suggest the potential to raise an additional $12,000 to $20,000 annually for initiatives that members support.
89% of members agree, or strongly agree, that Club race teams are essential to our mission and building the BRR brand. 55% of members who do not race on Club teams also agree, or strongly agree.
Members overwhelmingly support the Club Race Team Policy and Code of Conduct passed by the Board in April 2022.
A majority of members are interested in participating with the Club if it offered organized destination events that might include team relays like Hood to Coast, destination marathons, the Carlsbad 5000, Cherry Blossom Ten, etc.
For complete results view the shared slide deck.
You may also attend the Nov 14th Board meeting for a discussion of results, or to provide direct feedback to the Board.