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

Aug 22, 2024

Phil Dumontet, a 2:42 marathoner and founder of Boulderthon, shares his insights as the CEO of race management company Brooksee. He discusses the rising costs of race participation and the factors driving them, like race planning and permit challenges. Dumontet dives into innovative race timing technologies, such as RFID mats, and explores ways to enhance the spectator experience with real-time data. He also proposes membership models and partnerships to reduce entry fees and boost loyalty among runners.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Enhancing Running Performance with Innovative Tools

02:24 • 3min

Navigating the Challenges of Race Management and Innovative Timing Technologies

04:58 • 1min

Running Insights: Challenges and Community

06:17 • 21min

Navigating the Costs and Challenges of Race Organization

27:34 • 5min

Reducing Race Costs and Enhancing Experience

32:08 • 7min

Revolutionizing Race Experiences

39:15 • 20min

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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