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5K Event Management and Timing Company Service

Overview


Events, Printing & Promotional Goods
North Carolina, United StatesPosted: June 9th, 2026Deadline: June 19th, 2026

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SUMMARY


Seeking an experienced company to manage all aspects of a 5K event, including registration, event logistics, timing, participant communication, promotion, and fundraising.

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TIMELINE


Publication Date: June 8th, 2026

Addendum Date: June 17th, 2026

Closing Date: June 19th, 2026

Issuing Agency


Gaston County Department Of Health & Human Services-Social Services Division

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DESCRIPTION


The contracted vendor will provide comprehensive event management and timing services for a 5K event. Responsibilities include establishing and managing online race registration platforms such as Race Roster, RunSignUp, or equivalent systems, configuring registration categories and pricing, incorporating fundraising options, and maintaining participant data. The vendor will oversee continuous updates to the event website throughout the registration period.

Coordination with the event venue is required to address event logistics, scheduling, and operational needs, including the creation of venue layouts and event site maps, and managing both setup and breakdown operations. The vendor will handle all participant communications before, during, and after the event by developing and distributing informational emails, race instructions, and timely updates.

Additional duties include promoting the event through community engagement, submitting event details to public calendars, and managing fundraising campaigns associated with the event. The vendor will also be responsible for racecourse logistics, including marking the course, setting up signage, route indicators, and developing maps for the course, traffic control plans, and volunteer deployment strategies.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due June 19, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Gaston County Department Of Health & Human Services-Social Services Division. The work is located in North Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Proven experience in 5K or similar event management and race timing
  • Expertise with online registration platforms such as Race Roster or RunSignUp
  • Capability to coordinate venue logistics and community engagement
  • Demonstrated track record in fundraising campaign administration for athletic events
  • Based in or able to serve North Carolina

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