This is a guest blog from RouteArrows.
Originally invented in 2007 to replace spray-painted route markings on cycling events, “RouteArrows” are highly visible biodegradable paper peel-n-stick arrows for any event. For over 15 years, RouteArrows.com has been supporting events by providing unique eco-friendly, attention-grabbing route marking products. RunSignUp and RouteArrows.com share a similar goal: to help event organizers create successful, well run and fun events.
Route marking with RouteArrows products boosts the value and professionalism of your event. They are widely perceived as a high quality, respected route marking method, making participants feel well taken care of and safe as they follow clear, concise directional arrows.
RouteArrows on RunSignUp
Announcing that your routes are marked with RouteArrows products is easy! After buying your products in the colors of your choice, we recommend adding our color-matching logos to your online route descriptions and maps. This quickly informs runners of the arrow color they will be following before they arrive! Adding these logos on RunSignUp provides valuable information to your race pages, letting potential participants know that your event uses RouteArrows. When creating a race on RunSignUp, add our logos and other route visuals (like maps) in the “Course” category. You can also explain which route lengths correlate to which color arrows in the Race Info – Description section. Including this information and visuals in multiple locations will provide both reassurance of the quality of your route marking, as well as advanced knowledge of the color arrows runners will be following.
The Cost of Quality
Yes, route marking with RouteArrows products can cost more than spray paint or chalk, but our customers will tell you that the values our arrows bring are well worth it. Their eye-catching shape and colors, ease of use and removability, and biodegradability make them a smart and eco-friendly investment. Jurisdictions, like parks and road departments, often prefer or may even require removing any route markings, making RouteArrows products an easy choice. And if you’re looking to increase your events sustainability, our reusable signage is an excellent option, designed for unpaved routes or events that take place in cold and wet climates.
RouteArrows.com and RunSignUp are companies run by people who care about their customers. As event participants and planners ourselves, we know how important trust in a product is. By putting our logos on your RunSignUp race pages, participants will gain even more trust in the quality and organization of your event. You’ve already created an amazing event, let your participants know they’re in good hands.
New Reusable Signage
Last fall, we launched our newest signage product, Trail Signs! Like our other signage, they are both reusable and incredibly versatile. Trail Signs are available in both daytime high-visibility, contrasting colors, and nighttime reflective arrow options. A few years ago we redesigned our signage, creating a unique perimeter hole pattern that allows the signs to be oriented in any direction. Using releasable zip-ties, or our one of a kind RouteCords, makes these signs fast and easy to set up and take down, whether you use stakes, cones, existing posts or trees! Our reusable signs weatherproof design is perfect for events that happily venture off-pavement, onto gravel and dirt trails and laugh at inclement weather.
Supporting Both Family Owned and the Environment
RunSignUp’s free platform is evidence that they strive to support locally run, good-cause motivated events. Our non-profit discount program aims to do the same. As a Dad-Daughter duo running our small business together, we appreciate and are motivated by people putting their time and energy into helping others. Our first and only manufacturer is also a family owned business based in rural Massachusetts, now over 90 years old! We will always strive to keep our products made in the USA and use recycled, and recyclable materials. As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly working to provide highly visible, sustainable, and easy to use route marking products. We believe in the importance of a well done event and their ability to bring joy, connection and peace of mind to the people that participate.
Conclusion:
RouteArrows products are used by events in all 50 states and around the world. Using any of our simple, eye-catching route marking products tells your participants that you care about their safety and are providing a well organized, enjoyable, race – with a well marked route! We are truly grateful to be playing a role in the ever expanding running events community and plan to support your growth by continuing to innovate and provide high quality products. From marathons, 5k’s and 10k’s, to trail running, gravel grinders and obstacle courses, we want to help you make your routes clear and easy to follow!
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