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Upcoming Events

Traders Point Cyclocross Race
09/25/2010 - 10:00 am
Trader's Point, Zionsville/In
Indiana State University Home coming 5K
10/09/2010 - 8:00 am
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, In
Rapid Halloween Fun Run
10/29/2010 - 6:30 pm
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, In
Down the hill and to Grandmother's House we'll Go! Terre Haute Cross Race
11/20/2010 - 10:00 am
Deming Park, Terre Haute/In
Cross Country Town USA 5K
11/21/2010 - 2:00 pm
Deming Park, Terre Haute/In

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“UCP is very grateful for Rapid Running! They are wonderfully (invaluable, in fact) throughout the Halloween Fun Run. Working with them was a treat for me! They had everything set up and adjusted well to last minute changes. David was available during the event , and provided great ideas for future events.”

Lindsay Chandler/UCP of the Wabash Valley President

Rapid Running is a professional event management company specializing in creating interactive and exciting events. We support our clients by managing existing events and launching or tailoring events to suit individual needs. We have over fifteen running events that we help market, advertise, and promote in 2010. Rapid Running also has ten cycling events and two triathlon events. We are looking to increase our market by promoting other events throughout the nation. Please contact our sales department if your event could use an event management company at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Before setting up Rapid Running Event Management, David Mason managed a variety of events across a number of industry sectors including Running, Outdoors, Cycling, Triathlons, and many other events. David Mason has years experience working within the events industry and has extensive knowledge and expertise in logistics, sponsorship and marketing of all types of events.

Rapid Running Event Management can handle any size group, from dozens to thousands. We specialize in working collaboratively with our clients to create an event that meets your needs and your budget. Rapid Running has personally managed budgets of thousands to hundreds of thousands. No matter the size of the event, Rapid Running Event Management is determined to make your event a success.


We can offer our clients the following:

    * Advertising and Marketing
    * Merchandise
    * Packet Pick Up
    * Permits and City Liaisons
    * Vendor Negotiations
    * Trophies and Awards
    * Registration & Online Registration
    * Sponsorship Management
    * Volunteer Management
    * Budget Management
    * Signage  Planning
    * Consulting
    * PA Announcements
    * EMT and Police Officer Logistics
    * Reviews of Sporting Stores and Clubs
    * Inspirational Speeches
    * Advertising on Rapid Running’s website
    * Creating websites for events

Additional infromation about the services provided through Rapid Running!

Timing for events, which includes the best technology in chip timing:
Currently we use IPICO or ChampionChip Timing for our chip timing system, we believe that IPICO and ChampionChip is the best chip timing system in the country and this is why we time all of our events with them. You can research IPICO at ipicosports.com and championchip.com or you can ask us any questions you might want to know. We offer the cheapest rates in the Midwest for chip timing, and we will match any competitors prices.We also provide result print outs every ten minutes during an event. Make a rapid move to contact us concerning chip timing for your event, and we will send an estimate as soon as possible.

Advertising and Marketing
We can advertise and market your event through any and all sourses that you wish to advertise with. We have our website that you can advertise with, which sells banners at the cheapest rates in the Midwest. We can provide all companies a report every month, with the break down of all the traffic that comes through our website. You can click on the advertising tab for the break down of prices. Give your race director a break and let us do the advertising for you.

Logistics of coordinating an event, permits, insurance, site layout etc.
We understand that one of the toughest parts of coordinating a successful event is obtaining the permits from the city. Rapid Running can, and will, obtain permits from the city and insurance for your special event. We can also provide site layout through the equipment that we own and operate.

 Volunteer Management
If obtaining volunteers for your events is the most stressfull aspect of mananging events gtive us a try in obtaining and directing volunteers for you.

Budget Management
With all the events that we have promoted, Rapid Running has come to realize that one of the toughest aspects of hosting an event is trying not to over budget. We can create a budget that can be carried out so your event is not over budgeted and is a success for years to come.

Art Work, which includes signage, banners, t-shirt designs etc
Rapid Running can create banners, mile markers, or any signage that you may need at the cheapest rates in the nation. We can also create t-shirts or awards at some of the most reasonable prices in the nation. Give us a chance on your artwork, and we promise we will not let you down.

Sponsorship Management
Rapid Running can create a sponsorship package for a single event ,or a whole series that is sure to obtain sponsors for your event. We will personally knock on doors to obtain sponsors so you don't have to to. We understand that making calls to get companies to sponsor your event is the last thing that a race director or promotor wants to do. So why not send us out to obtain those sponsors for your event.

"David Mason has taken his love of running as a high school and collegiate athlete to now channeling his creative energy into the promotion and administration of running events throughout Western Indiana.” Coach McNichols Indiana State University