Marion, IL (618) 998-9007 / Paducah, KY (270) 933-1787 rtsoutfitters@gmail.com

Due to staffing shortages and increasing costs in race management & timing supplies, it is becoming more and more difficult to be involved in the number of races we typically would be in a calendar year.

In some cases, hosting venues are capping the number of participants allowed at 50 or less and/or requiring proof of vaccination status.

Instead of passing on those costs to you through raising timing fees and/or registration fees, we have decided to cut WAY back on the number of races we are involved in. Don’t hesitate to email us and reach out about your event. The worst we can say is “no”. Thank you!

Run To Succeed Race Management & Timing specializes in all types of race management and timing including 5K’s, Trail Runs, Ultra Marathons, Obstacle Course Races and more. We have partnered with Chronotrack/Athlinks/Run Sign Up to offer the most advanced timing and registration systems on the market today.

Course Design
The RTS Sports team works on designing courses that are safe, accurate and fun for the event. We strive towards making sure the course is well laid out, distance accurate and safe for all runners. We offer assistance with setting up and maintaining start and finish lines as well as any necessary hydration stations along the course route. Each course has its own respective needs when it comes to safety. Some road courses are completely closed to vehicular traffic and others are only partially closed. Some courses are not on roads at all. We provide signs, cones, and markings that are easy to follow for the race participants and to allow the course to be as safe as possible.

Course Security
Runner safety is an absolute priority with every race we manage. Our team strategically works with the municipality or county where the race is being held and discuss course security with those individuals in charge to make it the safest event it can be.

Developing Event Budgets
Probably the most important part of race management is developing and maintaining an event budget. Most races are for a charitable cause, therefore, it is important to save every charitable dollar possible. We strive to provide the best experience possible for our race participants while balancing realistic expectations of what services will cost.

Featured Race
Get featured in our monthly newsletter email each month leading up to race day (over 4,000 subscribed to the list) and listed as the Featured Race at the top of our event calendar through race day. You will receive a weekly mention in our Podcast (Lace Up and Run)

Race Timing
RTS Sports offers professional accurate race timing. For races with less than 150 runners, we recommend our standard electronic method. Events with 150 or more runners should be timed with our state of the art RFID chip timing using Chronotrack/Athlinks. Our race timing services can be found on the “Race Timing” page.

Race Bibs
You can’t effectively host a race without something as simple as race bibs. Run To Succeed provides custom branded race bibs with participant names on the bib numbers.

Shirt Design / Finish Medals Design
Runners love getting commemorative t-shirts from the races they participate in. They want to have a professional looking shirt that they will be proud to wear. We offer professional services in logo design for both shirts and award medals, trophies or plaques.

Online Registration
Our athletes can easily register for events with Run Sign Up’s custom yet simple, step-by-step registration path. Many runners prefer to sign up early and like the ease of registering online. This also cuts down on the cost of paper race flyers.

Race Day Check-In and Same Day Registration
Our system allows athletes to easily register for the event on race day and eliminate the need for those paper registration forms. Proven to cut down on long lines and wait times. Our system allows athletes to check-in for the event in a quick and simple method by simply typing their name into a computer kiosk. Race Directors then have the option of providing the athlete with their pre-assigned race packet or assigning a bib number upon checking in through our dynamic bib assignment. Through experience, our team members know the stress of participants checking in on race day with same day registrations occurring at the same time. The RTS team can take care of race day while the Race Director focuses their energy where it is needed more. Our race day check-in and registration process is smooth, efficient and participants across the region have thoroughly enjoyed the ease of the process.

Race Photography & Video (Only used in select races)
Memories are made at races every weekend. Run To Succeed can capture many of these memories through our event photography. We will take action shots along the course route as well as the award ceremony afterwards. Photos and videos can be automatically synced with the timing data so athletes can see their photos and videos alongside their times in one place.

Finish Line Recording (Only used with select races)
Memories are made at races every weekend. Run To Succeed can capture many of these memories through our finish line recording. We will take video of the finish line.

Volunteer Training
We understand that volunteers are what drive each event. Without volunteers, a race cannot exist. The Run To Succeed team takes pride in the ability to manage first class events and without the aid of volunteers, we would cease to exist. Our staff will provide extensive training to all volunteers prior to the event or during the day of the event if necessary. We want to make sure all of your volunteers have a detailed understanding of their responsibilities. There are many race day positions that need volunteers and we are here to guide you with each one.