At RunSignup, we believe in continuous improvement. That means 2,000+ software releases each year bringing new features and upgraded technology options. While that’s great for events, we know it can be a challenge to keep up with every new release! To help, we’re picking just the biggest updates each month and sharing them here. Can’t read everything? Just read the June 2026 Top Highlights!
June 2026 Top 5 Highlights
1. Founder’s Corner — Evolving Our Free Model
RunSignup’s founder explains why the long-standing free model is evolving — and what’s changing to address competitive bandits and a new wave of AI-powered competitors.
2. RaceDay Mobile Version 6 is Now Available
The RaceDay Mobile Timing App gets a new name and a major upgrade — now including real-time Announcer Mode, automated bib-tagged photo capture, and an improved backup timing experience, all free for events and timers on RunSignup.
3. 2026 Midyear Race Trends Update
Per-race participation grew 5.9% in the first half of 2026, large races are booming, prices keep climbing, and runners are registering earlier than ever — here’s what the data means for your race.
4. Do Referral Rewards Programs Work?
A decade of referral rewards data shows which race types and program structures consistently drive results — and which ones underperform.
5. Running for a Cause: Charity Race Guidelines for Race Directors
If your race benefits a nonprofit, there are legal and logistical guidelines you need to follow before you publish — here’s what race directors need to know.
Bonus: Your June RunSignup Video
Your AI Chatbot gets smarter when you give it the right information. In this quick tip video, learn how to use a custom FAQ to make your chatbot a better resource for participants — answering the questions your runners actually ask, right on your race website.
More Learnings
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Founder’s Corner — 2026 Company Meeting and RunSignup University
An inside look at RunSignup’s first all-hands company meeting in St. Paul, Minnesota — plus the launch of RunSignup University, a new internal training initiative for all 81 employee-owners.
Video Banners for Websites
Race websites can now feature video banners — a high-impact, visually dynamic way to showcase your event right at the top of your page. Vimeo hosting is supported, with options for autoplay, looping, and fallback images.
Weather in Results
RunSignup has added historical weather data to race results — automatically backfilled all the way back to 1978. Now every results page shows the conditions runners faced on race day, adding useful context for athletes tracking their performances over time.
RaceDay CheckIn v63
This release focuses on making race-day check-in smoother for staff: clearer manual bib entry, more reliable label printing, improved review prompts, and more dependable live updates across devices.
When to Use Coupon Code vs Referral Link
They might look interchangeable, but coupon codes and referral links serve very different purposes. This guide breaks down when to use each one — and how to set them up in RunSignup to get the most out of both.
How to Collect Multiple Waivers During Registration
Whether you’re partnering with a sponsor, running a trail or ultra with venue-specific liability requirements, or working with a national governing body, RunSignup now makes it easy to collect multiple waivers in a single registration flow.