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DEKA Photos

Since the start of Spartan, we’ve been delivering your iconic photo finishes EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Over the last few years, you’ve said you want more photos of you, the obstacles and the whole event experience… Well Spartan – you spoke, and we listened. 

NEW for 2024, we are upgrading your coveted photos to a new and improved experience with our partners at Sportograf:

• More photographers on course – on average 50% more than 2023

• Increased obstacle coverage – capturing obstacles we’ve never covered before!

• Automatic image processing – every image gets an extra ‘pop’ to the final product

• More images – you can expect to receive up to 40 photos with a package

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What’s Changing? 

Starting with events in January 2024, all DEKA events will be transitioning to a paid photo service, using our partners at Sportograf as the provider. 
We’re excited to continue our long-time partnership with Sportograf, who provided this service for many OCR and other sporting events in Western Europe for many years, with excellent customer satisfaction.

 

What do I get with my paid photo package?

You’ve been asking for more photos of you, the DEKA Zones and the whole event experience - and we’re ready to deliver! 

  • More photographers! Sportograf will be providing an average of 50% more photographers at each event, versus our 2023 offerings.
  • Trigger cameras: additional stationary cameras on course will provide even more photo opportunities! 
  • Increased coverage: more photographers means being able to capture more areas that weren’t possible before.
  • Automatic image processing: Sportograf processes every image with its own filters to give all the race images an extra pop.
  • MORE images: with more photographers and the addition of stationary cameras, athletes can expect to receive up to 40 photos of themselves, processed with filters, in high-resolution digital image files.
  • Photo certificate: a photo of the athlete’s choice with the race location and their finisher time overlaid onto the image, for a keepsake for specific events.

 

How do I purchase my photos?

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get access to all your epic photos! You’ll be able to purchase your photo package before OR after the event, or even choose to purchase a single unforgettable photo, post event. 
 

BEFORE THE EVENT:


Purchasing prior to your event will be the most cost-effective choice to get your photos. 
 

  • During the Registration Process: While you’re adding that next 2024 event to your cart, you’ll see the new option to add-on your photo package at the same time. 
     
  • Via your DEKA Tickets Account: Didn’t add your Photo Package during registration, but changed your mind? No problem! 
    • Log into your DEKA Tickets Account, using the same email address you used for registration.
    • Locate the event you’d like to add the photo package to, under “ORDERS”
    • Click the GEAR to the right side and choose “Change Order”
    • Next, choose “Change Information” 
    • Your current registration information will now show, and you can choose “edit” to edit any selections you’ve made - including adding on a photo package!
    • Note: You will need to scroll to the bottom and re-sign your waiver in order to save your changes.
       

AFTER THE EVENT:


Via DEKA Photos: a few days after the event (48-72 hours generally, possibly sooner!) photos and results from the event will be ready for general viewing. 

  • Navigate to DEKA Photos, then the event you’d like to view photos of
  • Prove you participated in this event by entering your email address for validation
  • You’ll be prompted to Upload your Selfie, so we can match you to your photos!
    Note: All athletes can upload their selfie to look for matches, regardless of if they pre-purchased the photo add-on or not.
  • Your matching photos will load automatically with a watermark; look for the option to buy your photo package here (or even single-photos). 

What if I'm running Multiple Events in one Weekend?

If you're running multiple events in one weekend you will need to purchase ONE photo package PER DAY of the event. 

 

Multiple DEKA Athletes, One Email Address! 

  • We don't recommend registering multiple DEKA athletes under one email address whenever possible, as your email address is your unique identifier to separate photos, results, tickets, etc. 
     
  • If you DO have multiple DEKA athletes, you will still be able to view and/or purchase everyone's unique photos. 
    • Complete the email verification with your email address
    • Upload Selfie #1 and view the batch of photos. Make any photo purchase selections and add to cart. 
    • Upload Selfie #2, view the NEW batch of photos and add to cart, etc. 
    • Any photos or packages added to your cart will be available to complete your purchase. 

       

2024 Registrations Completed on or before December 15, 2023

If you registered for any 2024 DEKA event in the US or Canada on or before December 15, 2023, you will receive further instructions prior to your eligible 2024 race (Event Purchase Date: On or before December 15, 2023) that allows you to download your images after the event at no charge to you.

 

Something Else? 

For most questions related to your photo package - payment, discounts, photos available, etc. - please contact our partners at Sportograf directly: support@sportograf.com

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