Organising a New Event: Advice

[PMalcolm]

Not sure if this is the place for this (Admins please move if not)... But I have a crazy idea for a new Bikepacking/Ultra race here in Europe. I'd like to dip my toe by organising a shorter event for next summer first and understanding more of what is involved. Can any of you fine, experienced people give me any pointers as to things I may not have considered?

Thanks in advance!

[the tortoise]

First we need to know what you have considered!! 

Anywho, make up a route and have a gpx file available for it. I do a lot of route planning on ridewithgps. I do strava first then convert it to a gpx file then load that onto ridewithgps.

Come up with some sort of cue sheet that at least covers water and resupply.

Put together a facebook page and perhaps a small website.

Announce it on the different bikepacking forums and bikepacking web sites.

Deny all involvement!