My Favorite Things About Race Timing
Thinking about a fundraiser for your organization or club? Love running races and always dreamed of putting on your own? In addition to our retail store, Terra Running Company has been hired by organizations to time races for over 5 years now. We have timed 5k’s to marathon’s, trail races, kids fun runs, mountain bike races, and cross country races. We use state of the art race timing hardware and software to make sure race results are quick, accurate, and easily accessible to participants. Race timing is a unique part of our business and here are some of my favorite things about race timing:
All the people we’ve met! The opportunity to work with people I would never have been able to otherwise is always a great experience. We work with nonprofits, schools, churches, golf clubs, women’s groups, and small businesses.
The places that race timing has taken us! I have been able to time races on pumpkin farms, in the mountains, in towns in Alabama I have previously never heard of, and in every Cleveland park. I loved sneaking away during the 50 mile mountain bike race at Lula Lake to find the famous waterfall, and meeting the barn carts at the pumpkin farm in Athens. Actually spending a day at the race site is always an adventure.
Seeing runners accomplish their goals! It is a unique perspective to be at the finish line of a running race. It is an experience to see the supporters anxiously waiting for their runner to finish, the families who cross the line together, and seeing the emotion on the face of runners at the end.
If you are interested in learning more about putting on a race or having Terra Running Company time your race, email me at Brittany@TerraRunning.com. Over the past 5 years, we have found that having your race professionally chip timed shows potential sponsors that you are serious about putting on a quality event. Using Terra Running Company as your timer gives potential participants the confidence that their efforts will be taken seriously with reliable and timely results.
Train for one of these great fall races
Racing is back! We are so excited to be able to share such a packed fall race schedule! Check out these great Terra Timed races in our area this fall.
August 28: Junior Achievement Race to Achieve 5k + 1 mile
Tinsley Park, Cleveland, 8am
Fun fact: the JA Race to Achieve 5k was the first Terra Timed race ever 5 years ago! Our timing business has grown so much since then, but the JA Race to Achieve will always hold a special place in our hearts! The race supports Junior Achievement of the Ocoee Region, whose mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed through financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. This is a fast, flat course starting and ending at Tinsley Park across from the dog parks.
October 1: Funky Monkey Glow Run 5k + 1 mile
Rhea County Community Center, Dayton, TN: 4pm
If you love glow runs, this event is for you! RC3 puts on a phenomenal glow run each year through the streets of Dayton. Dress in your lights and glow sticks and enjoy running in the dark for this fun fall evening race. The race supports the programs of the Rhea County Community Center.
October 2: Autumn Rocks 5k
Lafayette, GA, 4pm
Lafayette, Georgia puts on the Autumn Rocks festivities each year, and we are so glad to be coming back for the 2nd time! The 5k course is around the beautiful LaFayette Golf Course, providing shade for this afternoon race. The race is accompanied by a Golf Tournament, so check out Catoosa County, GA for lots of fall weekend fun!
October 16: North River YMCA Ghosts and Goals 5k + 1 mile
Chattanooga Riverpark, 8am
The North River YMCA puts on a stellar 5k at the Chattanooga Riverwalk, and we love helping them raise money for the great YMCA programs. This is a well organized, fast, flat event right along the river! Costumes are encouraged and there is a Monster Mile for kids and walkers.
October 16: Willowbend Farms Run For Their Freedom 5k + 1 mile
Greenway Park, Cleveland, 4pm
Back in person for 2021, the Run For Their Freedom 5k + 1 mile is held at Greenway Park in Cleveland. This is a main fundraiser for Willowbend Farms, which is a non-profit organization with a mission to restore survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and sexual violence. Finisher’s get a t-shirt and finisher’s medal for their participation!
October 23: Cleveland Half Marathon & 5k
Downtown Cleveland, 8am
The Cleveland Half Marathon and 5k is back for its 4th year in 2021! Runners have come to love the huge finisher’s medal, great fan support, and fun post-race bash! There will be a new course for both 13.1 and 5k distance in 2021.
November 25: Thanksgiving Day 5k
Tinsley Park, Cleveland, 8am
Our Cleveland Thanksgiving Day 5k is a hometown favorite! Run with your friends or family on Thanksgiving and earn that turkey dinner. This race has sold out every year, so be sure to sign up early! We will be giving away the 2021 version of everyone’s favorite beanie hat. Donate canned goods at packet pick up and race morning for the United Way of the Ocoee Region.