Who We Are

Finish Line was started in 1978 by David Katz and has since assisted in over 3000 races internationally.

Based in Port Washington on New York's Long Island, Finish Line has worked events from California to Dakar, Africa.

Finish Line coordinates the technical aspects of road races, and track & field events.

Finish Line has helped to set the standard for road racing with its dedication to accuracy and professionalism.

David Katz

David Katz, founder of Finish Line is one of the pioneers and innovators of modern road race technology. He is presently serving his third four year term as a member of the IAAF Technical Committee.

IAAF Technical Committee Member
USATF Rules Committee Member
Road Course Measuer - 2012 London Olympic Games
USATF Course Certifier
IAAF Measurer - Level A
IAAF International Road Race Official
International Road Race Official to the 2010 IAAF World Half Marathon Championship - Nanning, China LI>International Road Race Official to the 2012 IAAF World Half Marathon Championship - Karvana, Bulgaria
IAAF Technical Delegate - 2010 World Junior Championships - Moncton, Canada
IAAF Technical Delegate - 2014 World Indoor Championships - Sopot, Poland
Editorial Board Member - IAAF Facilities Manual
Finish Line Chairperson - Road Racing Technical Council
Contributor to the USATF Course Measurement Book
Co-author to the USATF Finish Line Manual
USATF Master's Long Distance Executive Committee Member USATF Presidents Award 2011-Recipient
Masters USATF Official
USATF Technical Manager - Masters Level.
Road Course Measurer 1984 and 1996 Olympic Marathons
Road Course Measurer - 2008 USA 50k Olympic Trials Race Walk
Road Course Measurer - 2008 USA Men's Olympic Trials Marathon (held in 2007)
Technical Manager 2008 USA Men's Olympic Trials Marathon (held in 2007)
Technical Manager 2008 USA Olympic Track & Field Trials
Technical Manager 2012 USA Olympic Track & Field Trials
Finish Line Director: ING New York City Marathon
Technical Consultant - New York Road Runners
Road Course Measurer - New York Road Runners
Finish Line Director: Utica Boilermaker 15k
Technical Director: 60 races annually
Technical Director: Millrose Games
Technical Director: Reebok Boston Indoor Games
Technical Director: Adidas Track & Field Classic
Technical Director: IAAF Reebok Grand Prix
Technical Director: 1998 Goodwill Games-Track & Field
Technical Manager: USATF Indoor Championship
Track Technician: 1996 Olympic Games Race Services - Race Results - Who We Are - Our Events
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