MarathonFoto???

[KelNottAt]

I'll be in my first-ever event on Saturday (Baltimore Half Marathon). I just got this email from MarathonFoto:

"Greetings from MarathonFoto!
By now you are ready to run in the Baltimore Marathon. We just wanted to let you know that we will be at the event taking photos to record your achievement. After the race we will send you an email link to your photos when they are available for viewing.

Good luck and remember to do two things to make this work well:

Smile when you see the photographers!
Make sure your bib number is clearly centered and visible so we will be able to identify you after the race...."

....then it goes on to give customer service information.

Has anyone heard of this service? Is it legit? Is it expensive? How long does it take to get the post-race email?

I was hoping to get a picture of me crossing the finish. But, since DH and the kids can't be there I figured it would be a missed opportunity. Perhaps this service is an alternative.

Anybody have comments? TIA

 

[wtpclc]

I'm sure it is. Tehre are tons of services like that out there. You'll know it's legit fo rsure when they send you an e-mail that has pics of you, though. We had a service fro a race that had less than 400 people, so I'm sure Baltimore would have it.

Good luck!

 

[monte]

There were photographers, at the Boulder Backroads, taking pictures and I even received an email stating that my pictures would be available soon. I have yet to receive them, so I'm not sure what's going on. Good luck with your marathon.

 

[lap3]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. I'm willing to bet they're legit. I've done a few races and Action Sports International are the ones I usually see shooting the race. Are they expensive? Well, it depends on how much you value the photo at the moment it was taken. For a price of a picture, yes, it is expensive. But, when I did my first triathlon, ASI was there and got a couple of action photos of me. IMO, it was totally worth it!

 

[solotraveler]

Has anyone heard of this service? Is it legit? Is it expensive? How long does it take to get the post-race email?

I was hoping to get a picture of me crossing the finish. But, since DH and the kids can't be there I figured it would be a missed opportunity. Perhaps this service is an alternative.

Anybody have comments? TIA

I'm sure they are legit. There are several companies who do this-- they are contracted by the race organizers. They are listed as a Baltimore Marathon sponser, so you are safe

Expensive.... yes. Totally worth it YES YES YES. You'll want that picture, and the quality (at least with ASI, who did Disney anway) is outstanding. Post-race email depends on the race. I think ASI had theirs up within one week-- you could always try the MarathonFoto website to see if they are up before the email is sent.

I need to do Balitmore some day..... grew up in MD myself.

Hope that helps!
Kevin