Website V2 makes it easier than ever to create clean, mobile-responsive websites for your event — but you don’t have to take our word for it. We’ve gathered some of our favorite customer websites that show off just how flexible and powerful Website V2 can be.
From polished professional race sites to fun community events, here’s a look at how real races are using Website V2 to elevate their brand and improve the participant experience.
Publix Savannah Women’s Half and 5K
The Publix Savannah Women’s Half and 5K is a scenic spring race through the streets of historic Savannah, Georgia, that includes a Brooks Fashion Fitness Expo and free, post-race yoga in the square to round out your race weekend experience.
How they’re using Website V2:
They’re taking full advantage of the customizable event tiles in Website V2 to showcase each race option with striking imagery and clear details. By adding custom photos and a color overlay, they’ve created an eye-catching, informative section that helps participants quickly understand their race choices – and get excited to signup.
They’re also making it easy for participants to navigate their website by creating a menu structure with dropdowns. This means they can house related pages in one place, making it easier for viewers to find the information they’re interested in. Further, it allows them to provide all the information they need without having a crowded homepage.
Their website uses a new(er) component, circle images, providing design flexibility and customization for their event.
Frederick Running Festival
Held each May, the Frederick Running Festival offers a weekend of racing in picturesque Frederick, Maryland, with events ranging from a kids fun run to a twilight 5K and Sunday half marathon. The festival atmosphere and downtown finish line party make this a standout experience for runners and spectators alike.
How they’re using Website V2:
Frederick Running Festival is using their own custom domain with their race website for free. By bringing their own domain to RunSignup, not only were they able to make it easier for participants to remember their website, but they were able to reinforce their own brand.
They are also using the cards component to display information about their expo and post-race celebration, that link to external registration forms.
Similar to Publix Savannah Women’s Half and 5K they’re using dropdown menus to organize all of their important information from race info about each race they offer to race resources that include FAQ’s and how social teams work.
The event also encourages community and competition through its social teams (groups) feature. Participants can join or create groups during registration, making the experience more social and interactive. It’s a great way to boost engagement and drive more registrations through friendly rivalry.
Bark in the Park
The Toledo Humane Society’s 40th Annual Bark in the Park is a fundraising community event that is a tail-wagging good time, filled with food, games, adoptable animals, and fun activities for the whole family—including four-legged friends.
How they’re using Website V2:
Right on their homepage, they are using several components to drive their fundraising efforts. The first component is the fundraiser leaderboard, showcasing the top individual and team fundraisers front and center on the site. It adds friendly competition and helps encourage more donations by celebrating those making an impact. It’s a simple way to keep your fundraising efforts visible and dynamic. The second component they use is the donation thermometer, showing progress toward fundraising their goals in real time. It’s a highly visual motivator that can nudge potential donors to take action. With Website V2, it’s easy to pull in live data and display it anywhere on your site.
Bark in the Park includes an external URL in their dropdown menu. Website V2 makes it’s very easy to include external URLs, allowing organizations to link to resources like sponsorship forms, past results, or partner sites.
They’re also embedded a YouTube video on a custom page, adding a FOMO-including component and creating excitement leading up to the event.
Drumstick Dash
Hosted on Thanksgiving morning, the Drumstick Dash is a festive holiday tradition that supports local hunger relief efforts. The race includes a 5K, fun run, and plenty of turkey-themed flair, making it a can’t-miss event for families looking to start their holiday with a feel-good run.
How they’re using Website V2:
They used a custom favicon to their event website, helping reinforce their branding with a recognizable icon in the browser tabs. It’s a small detail that makes the site feel polished and professional.
Another great feature they’re using is the photo album feature, making it easy for runners to find raceday photos. Also, if your event has been around for a few years, you can have albums from past years available, too. There’s even search capabilities, where you can enter a bib number, last name, or first name to search for associated photos.
They also added a store, allowing participants to purchase merch they can rep at the race before race weekend, while also earning additional revenue. Built into the RunSignup platform, this feature streamlines both the buying process for participants and the management side for race organizers.
Your Turn to Start Creating Your Own Website!
Each of these sites shows a different way to use Website V2 — but they all prove that a modern, mobile-first race website can be easy to build and fun to explore.
Want to build your own? Learn more about Website V2 here, or watch this webinar to get started.