RACE MANAGEMENT SERVICES


Run the Day has worked with numerous running events in the Philadelphia area and appreciates the opportunity to bring our expertise in race and event management to your event.  Our associates have more than 15 years of experience in event management and fundraising, and have managed both race events of all sizes.


Run the Day can assist with:

  • Location scouting, proposal, and permitting
  • Development and management of online registration site
  • Event promotion via website, social media, e-mailers, and physical mailers
  • Design and production of event signage
  • Support during conference registration
  • Onsite management, including course marking
  • Coordination of police/EMT (if required by City)
  • Procurement and management of aid station provisions and portable toilets
  • Procurement and management of transportation services
  • Procurement and management of onsite PR/press/photography
  • Procurement and management of onsite A/V services and talent
  • Procurement and management of merchandise, including medals and t-shirts
  • Outreach, assignment, and management of race volunteers
  • Outreach and contract execution with local in-kind or financial sponsors
  • Shipping/receiving
  • Management of budget
  • Post-event reporting


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Pricing

Please email info@runtheday.com to connect with an event consultant and receive a customized proposal.



TIMING


Run the Day is the premier South Eastern PA Chronotrack timing partner!

Timing services include a 2-4 person timing crew arriving at your event at a time determined by you and your lead timer. Awards will be furnished minutes after the last person finishes the run. Online posting of results will be completed immediately. We will bring all necessary equipment to time your event and provide a full finishing chute. We have a double-back up system to ensure accuracy!


Computerized Pull-tab timing

Base Cost: Up to 250 runners is $600.00


If there are more than 250 runners, it is an additional $1 per runner.
Ex: 300 person race would have an additional charge of $50 (300-250)

Bibs:$5 per pack of 100
Race Day Data Entry:  $.50 per name (more than 50 people)


Course marking is also included in your race fees for races that take place on roads (not trail/field races).


RFID "Chip" Timing

We use computer technology to accurately and quickly time your event with the Chronotrack timing system, the industry’s most advanced timing system. Services include start and finish mats.


Base Cost:

Under 500 participants:  $750 + cost of chipped bibs ($1.30-$1.50/person depending on bib selected)
Over 500 participants:  $3.00 per runner, includes Run the Day chipped bibs (customized bibs available for an additional $.22/bib)
Bib Options:    $1.30 (Road ID bib)
$1.40 (Run the Day bib)
$1.50 (customized bib)
Race Day Data Entry:  $.50 per name (more than 50 people)


Timing with Run the Day also includes:

  • Ongoing support with your lead timer
  • Start/finish line clearly marked, large digital display clock
  • Course/mile markers provided if requested in advance by race director. Customized mile markers can be designed and printed and will be billed to the organization.
  • Organize runners prior to start and begin race (if requested) with air horn or starter pistol
  • Emailed results to runners at the conclusion of race with thank you letter (organization to provide content)
  • Searchable results posted online during the event
  • Downloadable finishers certificates, sharable on social media