Event Management

We are committed to excellence in Running Sports Management and Consulting and have the experience and track record to prove it.

On Pace Sports Management provides a wide range of race consulting, production and management services. From initial event planning, to race day race management and everything in between, we are available on a sub-project consulting basis or as a turn-key event management provider. You chose what you want us to do for you and for how long. We also provide pro-bono consulting services for several charity running/walking events each year.

To remain current in professional race management and consulting, we are members of several relevant professional organizations and follow well established rules and guidelines:

To remain current in professional race management and consulting, we are members of several relevant professional organizations and follow well established rules and guidelines:

EVENT CONSULTING SERVICES
We work with a number of endurance events to provide their staff with the necessary expertise to help ensure a successful and profitable event for their cause and/or bottom line.
Here are a few ways we can help you:

  • We will help you with vendor selection and negotiation for: race shirts, medals/awards, timing services, registration services, website development & maintenance, course supplies (barricades, cones, etc.), portable toilets, etc. We do not provide any of those services ourselves so there’s no hidden agenda, but we do have extensive experience securing them cost effectively.
  • We will review agreed upon aspects of your event and provide a written report of our findings and our suggestions.

EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
From the New Jersey Marathon and Half Marathon to the Beauty and the Beach Run™, Joe Gigas and his team at On Pace Sports – Management & Consulting are, or have been, responsible for the planning and execution of all technical and logistical aspects of a number of endurance events each year. From overseeing organizing committees to working with local officials and handling registration, credentialing, course set up, etc. we can do the whole job or any part(s) which you would like help with.

SOME OF THE SPECIFIC SERVICES WE PROVIDE AS PART OF OVERALL EVENT MANAGEMENT OR AS CONSULTANTS ON INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS MAY INCLUDE:

  • Event design, review and development
  • Event planning and timelines
  • Setting up or working with an Event Committee
  • Race course design and USATF certification
  • Helping with responsibilities for all involved functions
  • Development of an “Operations Manual” to be completed two weeks prior to race day
  • Creating a “Run of Show” document to streamline race day (including announcements for the expo and start/finish lines)
  • Creating equipment and supply lists
  • Securing cost effective race equipment
  • Assisting with development of all needed medical coverage and supplies
  • Assisting in developing and managing race operations budget
  • Assisting with development of volunteer programs and job descriptions
  • Developing an overall race communications plan
  • Developing an ice, water, electrolyte plan
  • Developing a detailed parking plan
  • Developing a race day athlete/spectator transportation plan
  • Creating layouts for the Start and Finish areas
  • Developing the Start procedure and timeline
  • Developing a credentials and security plan
  • Developing a banner and signage plan
  • Choosing a reputable and cost effective timing company to time and score your race
  • Assigning all bib numbers in cooperation with race timing company
  • Developing an overall registration / number pick up process
  • Providing consultants in various capacities as requested
  • Providing a written post event report and critique
  • more …

HOW TO GET STARTED
Call us at: 928-597-4677 or send us an email message using the form below.