The Leading Race Specialists in the Middle East.
Race ME Events was set up in 2013 to position Dubai as a regional hub for triathlon and to stage international-standard endurance sports events for the growing sporting community in the UAE.
Run by Paul Venn and Christian Berglehner, who have more than 40 years professional sports and event management experience between them, the company prides itself on it focus on the athlete experience.
As triathletes themselves, the philosophy is triathlon by triathletes for triathletes.
Event Management
Do you have a great idea or venue for an event but neither the resources, capability or race equipment to manage the event yourself?
We offer years of international experience coupled with local knowledge and can work with you at any stage, from concept through to completion, of any running, cycling, swimming, multi-discipline event or adventure race.
Bespoke Corporate Sports Events
With the focus on corporate health & wellness and the understanding that a fit and active workforce increases productivity, why not let us create an event specific for your team? Make it sustainable by developing a training programme to help your team prepare. See the team bond and the bottom line improve.
Race Day Registration Management
Let us take care of your athlete registration, from pre-event race pack preparation, delivery and collection,through to queue free transition areas on race day morning.
Race MC
Get the crowd engaged and create a winning race day atmosphere for your event. Our MCs range from fully bi-lingual radio stars and professional athletes right up to some of the biggest names in the world.
Equipment Hire
Our equipment list encompasses everything required to successfully stage a single or multi-discipline race regardless of the number of entrants. Our support can range from very specific requirements, such as bike racking, start-finish line gantry hire, PA systems for large venues and leasing other essential running, cycling or swimming equipment, all the way through to organising entire triathlon events - all according to your specific requirements.
Race Timing
Take your event to the next dimension with our reliable chip timing system with integrated finish clock. Use our re-useable or disposable chips to provide instant race results for your prize giving and then upload results on your website within an hour of the event finishing. With our Jaguar™ RFID Race Timing Systems you can even do live registrations pre-race and on site, print race certificates and capture photographs at all timing points.
Bike Racking
We can provide AG and Elite bike racking for up to 2,000 participants, whether it's just hire or set up and break down.
Start/Finish Archway
Whether it is a purpose built, branded structure with race timing clock incorporated or a 4m, 6m or 8m inflatable arch with velcro for event and sponsor branding we can add the finishing touch to your event.
Collaterals
Event Photography
We can help you capture your event to secure valuable media coverage or to provide high-end documentary style photography for your sponsors. Under water swim shots? High-speed bike races? We can manage them all for you.
Event video
TV coverage often depends on the quality of the broadcast material you provide. Sponsors can be sold with high-class promotional videos. From capture to editing, we can provide a turn-key event video solution including rights-free music composing.
Race Merchandise
We can help design and produce branded race merchandise from race belts right through to high quality finisher t-shirts to add that extra touch to your event.
Race Bib Printing
If you want full colour, customisable and personalised race bibs featuring athlete information, sponsor logos or event messages then we can help.
Consultation Services
Swim Safety
We provide swim safety management for your event whether it's a small swim or a large international race with thousands of competitors. We provide a consultancy service to plan the swim and then recruit and supervise the water safety team. Secure peace of mind for your event by outsourcing the entire swim to us using the very highest international water safety standards.
Course Design & Set Up
We have designed, set up and operated courses from small local swim events right up to ITU professional races. This can make or break your event so ask us how we can ensure a fast, safe and enjoyable event for your participants.
Race Direction
Our team has directed more than 100 local, regional and international events, from single to multi-discipline. Take the headache away by bringing in our expertise from the planning phase to managing your team all the way through to execution.
