Why Triathlon Directors Choose RunSignup
Triathlons carry logistics no single-sport has to think about — RunSignup was built to handle them.
Multisport, One Platform
Manage swim, bike, & run logistics on one platform instead of stitching together separate tools.
Built-In USAT Integration
Verify memberships and sell USAT registrations directly inside checkout for sanctioned races.
Relay & Team Registration
Let relay teams register alongside individual athletes with flexible pricing and team sizing rules.
Branded TriSignup.com
Use the TriSignup.com domain for your event page at no cost, same backend as RunSignup.
Trusted for Triathlons at Scale
2,318
Triathlons hosted on TriSignup in 2025
175,324
Participants across those events in 2025
$1M+
In USAT Triathlon Memberships sold through RunSignup
Purpose-Built for Multisport Event Logistics
From sign-up to the finish line, every part of your triathlon runs on the same platform.
Registration
Make it simple for participants to register in minutes with a mobile-friendly, customizable platform.
Marketing Tools
Take advantage of free email and website tools, referral programs, and incentive-based pricing.
Fundraising
Raise more for your nonprofit or charity partner with integrated donations and fundraising tools.
RaceDay
Streamline race day with flexible bib assignment, a speedy CheckIn App and on-site registration.
Key Features for Triathlon Registration and Race Day
Make the experience seamless with the RunSignup RaceDay Suite.
- Assign bibs however works best for your race — at registration, via import, or dynamically on-site
- Speed up race morning with QR scan or search-based check-in that eliminates lines
- Handle last-minute sign-ups with a streamlined on-site registration flow
More Technology for Triathlons
Beyond the essentials, these tools round out a full triathlon operation.
How it Works: Get Your Triathlon Set Up
Four steps between creating your event and race morning.
Step 1: Set Up Registration & Pricing
Build your registration flow and configure pricing in the Race Wizard.
Step 2: Configure Waves & Relay Rules
Set corral parameters and team registration rules before you open signups.
Step 3: Connect USAT Verification
If your race is sanctioned, enable membership checks and USAT pricing.
Step 4: Launch RaceDay Tools
Turn on CheckIn, bib assignment, and live scoring ahead of race day.
Triathlon Directors Running on RunSignup
Two triathlon organizers on how RunSignup’s registration and RaceDay tools fit their events.
Steelman Racing
Steelman Racing hosts 5-6 multisport events per year, including a triathlon and open water swims. Finding a registration platform David could manage directly — instead of routing every change through his timer — was the priority when he took over the business.
- Participants Sign Up with Bundles: 18.8%
- Registrants Transfer Events: 7.8%
- Events per Year: 5-6
Negative Split Productions
Tony Sapp uses his RaceDay certification to run automatic bib assignment and RaceDay CheckIn for Negative Split’s Extreme Triathlon series, cutting down check-in lines on race morning.
- Registrants for 3 Extreme Triathlons (2019): 770+
- Extreme Tri Participants Using RaceJoy: 79.6%
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What types of events use RunSignup’s triathlon registration software?
Does RunSignup integrate with USA Triathlon (USAT) membership verification?
Can participants register for relay teams as well as individual triathlon entries?
How does corral and wave management work for triathlons on RunSignup?
Is there a way to brand my triathlon registration site separately from RunSignup?
The Latest Blogs on Triathlons
Introducing Timer Workshop Wednesdays
Starting this June, Timer Workshop Wednesdays is a new live online training program for race timers who want to dig into specific RaceDay technology scenarios. Each session is small-group (no more than ten people), hands-on, and followed by the option to book…
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Why Triathlon’s Use TriSignup (AKA RunSignup)
Organizing a triathlon brings a unique set of challenges: three disciplines happening consecutively, transitions, wave starts, relay teams — the list goes on. With smart tools behind you, you can focus less on logistics and more on delivering a great experience. That’s…
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USA Triathlon Membership Changes
Latest Update Jan 16, 2024 – New Membership Options became available today at 1pm Eastern. Race Directors should first login to the USAT Sanctioning System and configure their USAT Races, then proceed to configure RunSignup Events. See below for details. What is…
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EventPower
About EventPower EventPower is Long Island’s premier multi-sport company with Sprint, Olympic, and Half Iron distance triathlons, duathlons, and running events. EventPower produces 12 events a year, with a unique focus on the athlete experience. They give 100% to providing participants an…
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Cal Tri Events Provides Free Youth Racing in 2024
Guest Blog by Thom Richmond, CEO of Cal Tri Events. Starting in 2024, young athletes, aged 7-17, can race for free at any race in the Cal Tri Events series. Young athletes can participate for free in a range of race formats: triathlon, triathlon…
Read MoreSteelman Racing
Growing a Leading Multi-Sport Events Business The Steelman Tri began in Pennsylvania at Lake Nockamixon around 2002 when there were very few triathlons in the area. Two races per year – a triathlon and an open water swim – brought in about…
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RaceDay Scoring: Transitioning with Roger Bradshaw
Roger Bradshaw, the founder of well-known Race Director scoring software that has been used to score millions of participants, provides step-by-step guidance on how to transition from The Race Director to its planned replacement, RaceDay Scoring. Roger has played a pivotal role in the design and testing of RaceDay Scoring and ensuring RaceDay Scoring meets the evolving needs of timers. Roger provides timers with detailed guidance on transitioning from The Race Director to RaceDay Scoring.
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Sommer Sports’ Michelle Craske’s Insights
We like to hear from people in the industry to find out more about them and how they use RunSignup’s products. Recently, RunSignup’s Steve Bingham-Hawk chatted with Michelle Craske with Sommer Sports to get some inside scoop. For those of you not familiar with Sommer…
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USATriathlon Membership System Goes Live June 2, 2021
UPDATE: The new USAT API is now live and we are processing all requests with the new system around noon Thursday June 3, 2021. USATriathlon will be going live with a new membership validation, selling and waiver system on June 2, 2021. USAT…
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California Triathlon Offers Insurance Alternative for Triathlons
After 2 years of work, California Triathlon is pleased to announce the California Triathlon Endorsed Race Director Insurance Program. At only $2.50 per participant, it offers an affordable insurance alternative for triathlons. A growing consortium of race directors from coast to coast will be utilizing…
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USA Triathlon Ticket Socket Partnership
We have gotten some questions about USATriathlon promoting Ticket Socket. Two points. We remain completely committed to the triathlon community. We sold over $1,000,000 of USATriathlon memberships on our platform in 2019, and it is an important part of our business. We…
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RaceDay Certified Timer Spotlight: Tony Sapp
Tony Sapp, owner of Negative Split Productions, shares his views on RunSignup’s RaceDay technology suite of products. Watch this video to hear his valuable insights on ways timers can create a competitive advantage through RunSignup’s RaceDay Suite. Negative Split Productions owns and operates…
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