Upstate Race Series Race Information
<h2 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:30px;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Race Timing, Registration, & Event Support Services</strong></span></h2>
<p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Whether you're planning your first 5K or organizing a large-scale ultra or XC meet, Upstate Race Series offers full-service race solutions across the Southeast to help your event run smoothly from start to finish.</span></p>
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<h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Core Services </strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">We support race directors, schools, nonprofits, and community groups</span></p>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Chip Timing & Results – Road, Trail, XC, Ultra</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Registration Management – RunSignUp setup & support</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Event Consulting – Logistics, permits, course design</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Marketing & Promotion – Social, email, and club outreach</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Essentials – Custom bibs, awards, shirts, signage</span></li></ul>
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<h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>🖥️ Registration Support – Powered by RunSignUp</strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">As a certified RunSignUp contractor, we offer hands-on assistance for all registration needs:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Event page setup & pricing</span></p>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Bib assignment, wave starts, and add-ons</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Participant transfers, refunds, and deferrals</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Custom emails, payout reports, and fundraising tools</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Store integration for merchandise sales</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Live check-in & results through RaceDay apps</span></li></ul>
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<h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>⏱️ Race Timing Packages</strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><em><span style="font-size:18px">All packages include:</span></em></span></p>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Chip Timing </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Bibs + Safety Pins</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Finish Line Arch + Chute Setup</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Clock</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Instant Results (Live and Online)</span></li></ul>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong><span style="font-size:20px">Road & Trail Races (5K – Ultra)</span></strong></span></h4>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">$500 Base Setup + $2.50 per participant</span>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">($.50 Discount Per Runner Fee on races larger than 300+)</span></li></ul>
</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Includes 3 hours of onsite timing</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Additional timing: $60/hour</span></li></ul>
<h4><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Middle & High School Cross Country Meets</strong></span></h4>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">$500 Base Setup + $1.00 per athlete</span>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">($.50 Discount Per Runner Fee on races larger than 300+)</span></li></ul>
</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Includes 3 hours of onsite timing</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Additional timing: $60/hour</span></li></ul>
<h4><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Add-On Services</strong></span></h4>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Optional upgrades to enhance your race experience: <em><strong>Contact for Quote</strong></em></span></p>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Website/Registration Design</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Music / DJ / Announcer Services </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Equipment Rental - Barricades, Traffic Cones, Crowd Control</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Awards & Age Group Medals (Hickory Handcrafted)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Custom Bibs (via Emedia)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Event Insurance (via IMG)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Porta-John Rentals (via Royal Flush)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Vendor Coordination (Food, Retail, Wellness)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Logo Design, Stickers, Branding, and more</span></li></ul>
<h4><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Marketing & Promotion</strong></span></h4>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">As part of our partnership, your race gets exposure to 10,000+ local runners:</span></p>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Club newsletter (1,500+ members)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Facebook & Instagram features</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Event listing on UpstateRaceSeries.com (30K monthly views)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Inclusion in Upstate Running Club race calendar</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Optional discount program to boost participation</span></li></ul>
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<h3><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Why Work With Us?</strong></span></h3>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">50+ years of combined race directing and timing experience</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Reliable, professional, and community-focused</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Personalized support from planning through race day</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Trusted by over 100 events annually across SC, NC, GA</span></li></ul>
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<h3><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Let’s Get Started</strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📧 Email: UpstateRaceSeries@gmail.com</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📞 Call or Text: 864-867-2569</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🌐 Website:<a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="http://www.upstateraceseries.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> www.UpstateRaceSeries.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">We’re here to help make your event successful, memorable, and easy to manage—so you can focus on your cause, your course, and your community.</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align:center"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Appendix A: Race Director Resource Guide – Top 25 Checklist</strong></span></h2>
<p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Use this guide to plan a smooth, successful event. Services marked with an asterisk (★) are areas where Upstate Race Series can provide direct support.</span></p>
<h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Planning & Permits</strong></span></h3>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Define Race Format & Goals – Distance, audience, theme, charity focus </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Secure Venue & Date – Check with local parks, cities, and venues for availability</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Obtain Permits & Insurance – Apply early for road closures, police, or land use </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Design the Course – Measure distance, identify hazards, and plan aid stations </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Develop a Budget – Account for permits, insurance, shirts, awards, timing, etc.</span></li></ul>
<h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Registration & Setup</strong></span></h3>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Set Up Online Registration – Custom page on RunSignUp, pricing tiers, caps </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Add-on Store Items – Shirts, merch, post-race meals, or donation options </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Enable Participant Tools – Bib assignment, transfers, deferrals, and refund policies </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Configure Email Tools – Customize confirmation messages and reminders </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Monitor Signups & Engagement – Adjust marketing strategy as needed </span></li></ul>
<h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Marketing & Promotion</strong></span></h3>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Create a Promo Plan – Social media, flyers, digital ads, referral incentives </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">List Event on Local Calendars – Running stores, news outlets, community boards</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Send Email Campaigns – Announcements, discount codes, reminders </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Engage with Running Clubs – Offer club discounts (URC, etc.) for added exposure </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Promote via Upstate Race Series – Social posts, newsletters, website listing </span></li></ul>
<h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Timing & Race Day Logistics</strong></span></h3>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Secure Timing Services – RFID chip timing, race clock, finish chute setup </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Order Race Bibs & Safety Pins – With or without custom branding </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Coordinate Packet Pickup – RaceDay CheckIn App and staffing plan </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Plan Start/Finish Line Setup – Arch, signage, cones, banners </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Print Signage & Maps – Course arrows, water station signs, mile markers</span></li></ul>
<h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Swag, Awards, & Amenities</strong></span></h3>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Order Shirts – Work with a trusted vendor, set sizes by registration deadlines </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Plan Awards & Medals – Overall and age group, custom or stock options </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Coordinate Porta-Johns – Reserve based on number of participants </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Plan for Water & Aid Stations – Tables, coolers, volunteers, trash bags </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Recruit Volunteers & Staff – Assign roles for setup, aid stations, finish line </span></li></ul>
<h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Bonus Notes:</strong></span></h3>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Create a master timeline 8–12 weeks out</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Build templates for repeat events</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Add race photos and video for future marketing </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Post-race survey or recap email for feedback</span></li></ul>
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