As a participant I can tell you I hope the organizers of the big events make a profit. If they didn't the headaches of organizing would drive them to stop putting on events. As is all the business run events donate tons of money to good causes which is awesome. The other non-profit runs end up costing the organizers more money than any of the participants spend and a ton of their time as well.
So I guess to the OP, just decide which way you want to go and try your hand at it. Maybe start small with just a few friends to explore the area in question. Gives you a chance to learn the area and possibly find team members you can count on if the decision to go bigger is made. And as others said just enjoy the ride and the people you meet along the way.
So I guess to the OP, just decide which way you want to go and try your hand at it. Maybe start small with just a few friends to explore the area in question. Gives you a chance to learn the area and possibly find team members you can count on if the decision to go bigger is made. And as others said just enjoy the ride and the people you meet along the way.