Inside the Race Industry: The Future of Timing & Why Races Cost So Much with CEO Phil Dumontet

The Strength Running Podcast

Ever catch yourself complaining about how much you paid to sign up for a race? Here's the inside story.

Phil Dumontet is a 2:42 marathoner, the founder of Boulderthon, and the CEO of race management and timing company Brooksee.

Personally, I believe Brooksee's timing technology is going to revolutionize road racing in the future.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The day-to-day of a racing management company CEO: managing races, training teams, and building partnerships

• Race marketing and differentiation, with a look at Portland and Boulderthon's strategies

• Race planning, permitting, and the economic impact Boulderthon has

• Requests runners have of races, like bringing Grammy Award-winning artists to the after-party

• Reducing race entry fees, exploring membership models, and increasing loyalty programs

• Race timing technology, including RFID mats and handheld devices

• Improving spectator experience at endurance events using real-time data and tech

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Links & Resources from the Show:

• Phil on Instagram

• Phil on LinkedIn

• Check out Boulderthon and sign up for a race

• Brooksee's website: Get $15 off the Las Vegas Marathon, Portland Marathon, Mesa Marathon, or REVEL Race Series through the day of the race (or end of 2024 for REVEL) with code JASON15.

• Get the Season Planner Worksheet for better planning and faster racing

• Enter the 10 million download giveaway!

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