SpectaSport, a leading race chip timing company and promoter of two points series for running races in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has announced that GetPhound Digital Marketing has renewed it’s series sponsorship for 2019. “I’m ecstatic to have GetPhound back on board for the 2019 GetPhound Fall Points Series,” said SpectaSport President Ken Getchell. “I know first-hand the quality of their … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Writing A 5K Run Sponsorship Request Letter
Running a 5K race takes a lot of time, effort, and teamwork to make it a success. You also need sponsors to help fund the race so you can pay for a t-shirts, water, refreshments, police traffic detail, EMS standby, permits to close streets and more. In order to obtain sponsors you must first write a sponsorship request letter. SpectaSport offers these three tips for writing a 5K run sponsorship … [Read more...]
How To Ensure Your Race Day Goes Smoothly
Are you planning to host a race this season? There’s so much that goes into planning the race that must be completed well in advance in order for the race to go off without a hitch. One of the most important parts of the event is the race day timing. In order to have a successful race, with happy runners, you will want to ensure the timing software used is accurate and trusted within the industry … [Read more...]
Race Timing Software: Our #1 Tip
Race timing software is a key element of race day. In every single race you run, there is some sort of software program present to help track the times of every single runner. The software needs to be reliable and accurate in order to provide race officials with correct numbers, especially if there is a virtual tie for the top finisher. At SpectaSport, we been providing race timing in … [Read more...]
Upcoming Charity Runs in PA & NJ
Are you thinking about entering a race this spring or summer season? Are you ready to run in the fall? The Northeast region’s race season is in full swing and SpectaSport will be at many races in PA and NJ providing race timing data for every single runner. Some of the best races to take part in are charity runs. Not only are you helping yourself stay fit and healthy, but your entry fee is going … [Read more...]
How Much Does It Cost To Organize a 5K Race?
For charities and nonprofits, every penny counts. So it’s understandable that when planning a 5K fundraiser, most organizations and donors want to make sure their return on investment is high. The first thing these planners ask is, “How much does it cost to organize a 5K race?” At SpectaSport, we have an incredibly affordable race timing package designed just for charity organizations. It … [Read more...]
Why List 5K Times By Age, Gender or Other Info?
The results are arguably the most important part of the 5K. After all, that’s what all the participants have been training for--whether they’re trying to beat a friend, their personal record or even just to get an idea of how quickly they can complete a race under pressure. One thing is clear, participants like to see their results. At SpectaSport, we provide instant race results so runners can … [Read more...]
Planning a Race vs. Executing a Race Plan
Planning a race can be exciting and fun. But the truth is, planning can also be a timesuck. If not well managed, busy-ness can be confused for productivity, leaving you with too many loose ends come race day. This is why you need a great team. Some people are superb vision-casters and others are better at the nitty-gritty details. In order to execute your plan successfully, you need to keep both … [Read more...]
Road Race Timing vs. Trail Race Timing
Trail running has become one of the biggest running events. There’s nothing quite like getting to compete in the beautiful great outdoors. As trail races have grown in popularity, sold-out races have become more common. However, if you’re hoping to hop on the bandwagon make sure to do your research. So how does road race timing vs trail race timing work? Changes for Trail Racing There are … [Read more...]
How Does Running for Charity Work?
Charity 5K races are one of the most popular races nowadays. With social media, they’ve really begun to take off. Most people have seen “fun run” or “turkey trot” pictures scrolling through their Instagram or Facebook feeds at some point. When these races are associated with a cause, they then begin to raise awareness into a community they may not have had access to before. If you are looking into … [Read more...]