Step 1
Create Your Race Gallery
Set up your private gallery in under 5 minutes. Add your event colors, welcome message, and custom QR code before race week begins.
Collect the Race-Day Moments Official Galleries Miss
Give runners, spectators, volunteers, and sponsors one QR code to upload photos and videos instantly from their phones. No app or account required.
Built for 5Ks, half marathons, marathons, relays, and charity runs. Moderate submissions, tag them by distance or sponsor, and download organized galleries after the event.
- ● No app required
- ● No credit card
- ● Setup in 2 minutes
- ● One-time event pricing
- ● Moderation included
How Race Photo Sharing Works
Place one QR code across race day, from packet pickup to awards. People upload in their browser, and your team keeps everything organized from one dashboard.
Step 2
Put the QR Code Across Race Day
Post it at packet pickup, the start area, sponsor tents, the finish chute, and awards. Include it in pre-race and post-race emails too.
Step 3
Runners, Spectators, and Volunteers Upload
People tap the QR code, choose photos or videos from their camera roll, and upload in the browser. No app download or account signup required.
Step 4
Review, Tag, and Export Recaps
Approve the best uploads, tag them by team, distance, or sponsor, and download filtered ZIP bundles for recap emails, social posts, or next year's promotion.
Built for Race Directors and Event Teams
Official photographers cover the anchor shots. Gather Shot helps you collect the cheer squads, team photos, sponsor moments, volunteer coverage, and post-race candids that usually get lost.
One QR Code, No App Friction
Runners, spectators, volunteers, and sponsors scan your QR code and upload in seconds from their browser. No app, no account, and no explaining another tool on race morning.
Organize by Distance, Team, or Sponsor
Use unlimited tags to sort uploads by 5K, half, full, kids race, cheer squad, sponsor booth, or finish line. Then download filtered ZIP bundles for recaps, social posts, or sponsor follow-up.
Moderate Before Anything Goes Public
Public races need control. Approve, hide, or delete uploads before sharing the gallery so duplicates, blurry shots, and off-topic content do not clutter your recap.
Let Your Staff Help Run It
Invite co-hosts from your race staff, volunteer team, or marketing crew to keep uploads moving. Basic includes 1 co-host. Pro includes up to 10.
Keep Collecting After the Finish Line
Not everyone uploads on site. Keep your gallery open after the race so runners can share medal photos, team pictures, and post-race celebrations from home.
Capture Consent When You Need It
If you plan to reuse participant photos in sponsor decks, recap emails, or next year's promotion, add a consent document and verified email capture before uploads begin.
Pricing at a glance
Simple, transparent pricing
Plans start at $59.99 per event. Most races & marathons hosts choose Pro for higher upload limits and extra flexibility.
Runners and spectators upload in their browser. No app or account required.
Common Questions About Race Photo Collection
Do participants need to download an app?
No app required. Participants scan your QR code or tap your link, then upload photos directly from their phone browser. No account signup needed.
Does this replace our official race photographer?
No. Gather Shot works alongside official photography. Use it to collect the runner, volunteer, spectator, and sponsor moments that finish-line galleries usually miss.
Where should I display the QR code at my race?
Anywhere people naturally pause. Packet pickup, start corrals, sponsor tents, the finish line, awards, and post-race emails all work well.
Can I organize photos by distance, team, or sponsor?
Yes. Unlimited custom tags are included, so you can sort uploads by race distance, course area, sponsor activation, volunteer crew, or any other category you need.
How do I keep public uploads under control?
Every upload goes to your private gallery first. Approve, hide, or delete submissions before they appear in the shared gallery, and invite co-hosts to help moderate if needed.
Can people upload after race day?
Yes. Keep your upload window open after the event so runners can share photos later from home, which is useful when people are driving back, celebrating, or dealing with weak service on site.
Can I invite my team to help manage the gallery?
Yes. Basic includes 1 co-host and Pro includes up to 10. Invite volunteer coordinators, marketing teammates, or sponsor reps to help keep things organized.
Can I collect consent before people upload?
Yes. Add a consent document and verified email capture before uploads begin. Each acceptance is tied to a timestamp and consent version, which helps when you want to reuse photos in sponsor materials or recap emails.
Recommended Features
Make the most of your races & marathons gallery with these features.
Effortless Event Photo Collection
Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos instantly. No apps, no logins, no hassle. Just a gallery full of memories.
Scalable Storage Plans
Start free with a trial, then upgrade to Basic (1,000 uploads, $59.99) or Pro (5,000 uploads + scavenger hunts, $99.99). Add extra retention years or scavenger hunt add-ons à la carte.
Flexible Upload Schedules
Set a clear upload window for guest photos. Collect rehearsal, day-of, and late uploads in one QR code gallery with no app required.
Photo Collection Guides
Detailed resources for getting the best photos from your races & marathons.
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Turn Race-Day Photos Into a Gallery You Can Actually Use
Collect the runner, spectator, volunteer, and sponsor moments that never make it into the official gallery. Set up your race gallery in minutes and keep uploads coming after the finish.
No app required • No credit card • One-time event pricing • Private gallery • Original resolution downloads