Race Directors
CONTACT US
Brad Kroll
President
bkroll@marathonfoto.com
Kristen Wilcox
Director of Client Relations, MarathonFoto
kristen@marathonfoto.com
A trusted partner to race directors since 1978.
MarathonFoto® is proud to be the official race photographer for many of the world’s most prestigious marathons. We’re also honored to say that we have been a trusted partner to race directors for nearly three decades. Click here for references.
We may have pioneered race event photography, but we realized long ago that it would take more than photographs to ensure your event’s success. That’s why we’re always creating innovative solutions and products that appeal to runners, event organizers, and race sponsors.
Race directors need everyone involved in the race to do their part. We do ours by ensuring that our race photographers are trained and experienced, our online ordering system is responsive and easy to use, and our customer service team is second to none.
We photograph runners, but we strive to make race directors look good.
We know how important it is to make your race participants and sponsors feel appreciated. After all, you’re not just putting on a race, you’re building a brand by creating a unique experience that will attract and endear runners and sponsors to your event.
After each race, MarathonFoto provides a complimentary digital photo album containing color race photos showcasing your event sponsors, elite runners, volunteers, and more. The photos make great gifts for event sponsors, and may also be used to promote and grow your event.
It takes many talented and hardworking people to make a marathon run smoothly. MarathonFoto would love to be part of your winning team.
Photos worth sharing.
Most race participants aren’t world-class athletes, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less proud of making it across the finish line. It’s an achievement worth celebrating and sharing. MarathonFoto captures runners at several locations along the event race course, including the all-important finish line, plus post-finish locations where runners can catch their breath and strike a celebratory pose.
Race participants will also receive a link to their own personalized race-branded ordering page at MarathonFoto.com. All MarathonFoto digital proofs are free to access, and each runner will have the option to purchase only their favorite images.
What They Say About Us
Boston Marathon
Guy Morse
Executive Director
26,409 participants (2009)
www.bostonmarathon.org
MarathonFoto® has served as the official race photographer for the Boston Marathon for the past 26 years. The quality of their photographs, their responsiveness to our runners, and their support for the traditions and values of our race have created a strong bond between the race and the company. MarathonFoto is competent and keeps things simple and easy for us at every step in the process. They do their job, and they leave us totally confident in the results.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Carey Pinkowski
Executive Director
46,230 participants (2009)
www.chicagomarathon.com
MarathonFoto® is one of our event's gold-level sponsors. As part of our race management program we work with sponsors to continue to improve the opportunities we provide them and they provide for us. MarathonFoto has taken advantage of every opportunity we have offered. They have prospered in the process and so have we. As a result our runners benefit with better photos, innovative products, and consistent service. This is the essence of a partnership based on trust and performance.
Virgin London Marathon start
Virgin London Marathon
David Bedford
Executive Director
43,143 participants (2009)
www.virginlondonmarathon.com
Working with MarathonFoto® proved to be an unexpectedly easy transition to the arena of World Class Photography. In working with new vendors you always anticipate possible problems; in this case there were none. Our runners had a greater variety of photos, a greater variety of products and better service and support than ever before. We couldn't be more happy.
Los Angeles Marathon start
Los Angeles Marathon
Nick Curl
Executive Director
22,393 participants (2009)
www.lamarathon.com
I have had a long, successful partnership with MarathonFoto®. They are the most innovative company in the race photography industry. They pioneered in the area of online sales. They lead in the area of digital photography and marketing. Their innovations allow us to offer new ideas for our sponsors and our runners. Their photos and photo-related products are always supported by outstanding customer service