The California Triathlon Race Director Insurance Program has committed US$60,000 in marketing support for race directors in 2022.

California Triathlon notes that the insurance program is a US$2.50 per athlete insurance product being used by a growing number of race directors in the United States,

The US$60,000 marketing support will be used to boost page rankings on Google for participating races in the insurance program.

“We are pleased that 100% of race directors who utilized the California Triathlon Race Director Insurance Program last year are returning in 2022,” said Thom Richmond, Founder at California Triathlon.

“These race operators almost universally saw participant growth, and these resources will help further fuel them in 2022 and beyond.”

California Triathlon cites a number of comments from participating race directors:

  • “The process was seamless, and athletes saved a lot of money compared to previous years.” Patrick Hight, People Powered Sports, TX
  • “The quickest I’ve ever received a Certificate of Insurance (COI) and the easiest, most streamlined process as well.” Keaton Garrett, Heartland Racing, MO
  • “The best a race director can provide for their athletes.” Thierry Rouillard, Run941, FL
  • “Easy, affordable, great process. Gets the athletes insured so we can compete.” Chris Jackson, Canyon Lake Triathlon, CA

California Triathlon Race Director adds that its insurance program features include:

  • An insurance product that meets or exceeds almost all municipal requirements in 50 US states;
  • Athletes pay significantly lower insurance fees;
  • Race directors keep their athlete data 100% safe from being harvested; and
  • Does not require significant technical integration.

The insurance affiliate program includes general liability, non-owned/hired auto liability and excess accident coverage. California Triathlon points out that it is… ‘not making any profit from any race director that chooses to sign up with the race insurance offering.’

To find out more, race directors can get in touch with California Triathlon, e-mailing thom[at]californiatriathlon.org for further details.