Organizing a running event can be a daunting task. It is a lot of work, but can be very rewarding. Island Timing offers this step by step guide to help race directors organize successful running events. Race Management   Helping runners and race directors run in and manage running events and races for over 20 years. Bob Beattie manages and times over 50 races a year as Island Timing on Long Island, New York. Island Timing manages a network of website promoting running on Long Island and with this site hopes to branch out nationwide. On Long Island, 10,000 runners pass over Island Timing's finish line every year. Now Launching Island Running Online Registration Check out the new online registration system! The Directors Pages serves as a "how to" guide to organizing events. Bob has helped many first time directors start new races. New directors as well as seasoned pros can learn from this site. Bob Beattie Named NY State Representative for the Road Runners Club of America. RRCA News, March 18,2010 Bob's Bio     Island Timing May, 2007: Bob Beattie has formed Beaton Technological Systems LLC dba Island Timing to take over the responsibility of the Websites, Race Management, Chip Timing, and Publishing of Fit Results, The East End Runner, The Running Pages, The Hamptons Pages and to create and expand on new enterprizes. In November, 2007 Island Timing will introduce the Winning Time chip to our races. In 2010 we are introducing Jaguar. Island Timing Island Timing 2010 Race Calendar Island Timing Race Results Beaton Supply   Beaton Tech is asi distribitor # 135097 We manage 50 running events a year and are looking to supply our clients with tee shirts, awards, banners, directional signs, event magnets, bags, promotional water bottles, and custom products for the event and their sponsors. Located on Long Island, NY we are planning to supply races and events thoughout the U.S. Contact: beatonsupply@yahoo.com for more info. Checklist   Getting Started:       Choose your location       Choose your race route       Choose your date       Obtain Insurance       Obtain your permits       Contact Police and EMS services       Get sponsors!       Hire your timer Registration:       Create your registration form       Decide on age groups   Promotion: Advertise and promote your event Organize:       Organize volunteers        Create Signs       Create and order tee shirts       Order awards  Run your event:       Day of Race   Day of Race   Marking and manning race route Organizing registration area Water stops Mile markers and timers Finish line Raffles Fun Run Results and awards Thank you's The East End Runner and Island Running News