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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


"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

"We are able to directly track customer traffic caused by the boot, so we know the inflatable boot paid for itself within the first year."

- Jerry Kavsh, Renton Western Wear

"[Our inflatable tunnel has] increased players & parents enthusiasm and recognition in the league for having a good program."

- W. Forrestal, Apex Sports Authority

"This year’s event was the highest attended in some time, and the [inflatable] astronaut, front and center on our Portico, was a great visible draw from all over the area."

- Dennis Bateman, Carnegie Science Center

"We had the inflatable hockey player out in front of the coliseum and it caused such a crowd! Thanks for the professional job you and your company did for me!"

- Scott Adams, Liquid Box Inc.

"[There was] fun, excitement, and encouragement for everyone to actually walk under/through [the arch] and it worked.  We have cheerleaders and small children at the finish line by the arch handing out stickers, saying ‘I did it.’ Before we had the arch, [people] would straggle in anywhere."

- Jackie Allen, March of Dimes