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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


"Landmark worked with us to make sure our client was satisfied with the product. They provided great customer service and got us answers when we needed them."

- April Lo, SKA Events

"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

"I liked the way Tom listened and shared his ideas with me so that I could use the canyon like I needed. Tom hit a home run with my model. His input made all the difference in the world"

- Laurie Henry, Trinity Science Solutions LLC

"We usually have to keep the arch up for at least 30 minutes after our races since so many people want to get their photos taken with it!"

- Art Boulet, Muddy Monk

"Our tunnel was also a great addition to our pre-game tradition: the Wildcat walk. Our city shuts down three blocks of downtown, and we have hundreds of fans lining the streets with a police escort, while we walk to the stadium."

- Sam Baker, Head Football Coach at Waconia High School

"We received our inflatable and gave it a test run Saturday afternoon. To be short; Excellent Work. Thanks again for all your efforts."

- Curtis Gadula, Brock University