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Inflatable Arch Helps Boost Business for Race-Timing Company

Group posing in front of Custom Inflatable SISU ArchInflatable Archway Helps Race-Timing Business Beat the Competition

When you're in the race-timing business, you get to see a lot of finish lines. The good... the bad... and, most of all, the ugly. That's why Sisu Race Timing's Rob Oates wanted something better: a big, bright, colorful inflatable archway that would set his firm apart.

Based in Mississippi, Sisu specializes in running and walking events – 5ks, 10ks, marathons, and half-marathons.

 Rob and business partner David Seago are both avid, veteran runners. In fact, Rob has completed 23 marathons, including four Boston Marathons. Small wonder, then, that he insisted on premium quality, several notches above the competition.

After doing some online research, Rob contacted Landmark Creations. Working closely with Rob and his team, Landmark custom-built the StinkyFeet finish line: a giant inflatable arch, measuring 15 feet high, 26 feet wide, and 3 feet in diameter.

With its vivid colors and inspiring message, the arch makes a striking impression. Better yet, it has already ramped up business for Sisu. Says Rob Oates, "It has certainly increased the number of races we have timed. It has also helped increase our exposure in the race timing community."

In fact, Sisu's custom inflatable has generated so much business that the company recently purchased its second arch.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Talk to Landmark Creations today.


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What Others Say About Landmark Creations


"People love the inflatable! It's been a great photo op for History Center guests."

- Laura Geffre-Rick, Minnesota Historical Society

"Give our races a 'big event' feel.  They look cool in photos and videos, and they help us establish the look and feel of our brand."

- Sam Abbitt, Savage Race

"The inflatable arch allows for safe and easy setup and takedown. People have raved about the arch and have made requests to have it at their events."

- Karen Klevesahl, SMET Construction

"Just wanted to say how much we LOVE our inflatables.  We tested them in our lobby where they were, of course, an instant hit for school group photos. Our leadership was quite pleased with the durability and the realism."

- Mike Hennessy, Carnegie Science Center

"After speaking to a number of vendors, Landmark Creations had the professionalism, customer service, ingenuity, and creativity that we did not find elsewhere."

- Sean Conway, Arch and Loop

“[The inflatable arch] created a wonderful backdrop to brand our events, capture our sponsors in the photos used by the participants, and made it easy to travel down the coast of California without taking up too much space on our trucks.”

- Amy Daugherty, California Coast Classic