2026 Timer Education Summit

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RunSignup is hosting its 2026 Timer Education Summit January 27-28, 2026 at the University of South Florida Health CAMLS facility in Tampa, Florida. This year’s summit continues RunSignup’s commitment to helping timers across the endurance events industry expand their knowledge, sharpen their technical skills, and connect with peers.

What to Expect

The 2026 Summit offers both introductory and advanced educational tracks tailored to timers at every experience level. Attendees will gain hands-on training with RunSignup’s full platform — including a deep dive into RaceDay Real-Time products and RunSignup’s robust registration and ticketing tools — while exploring strategies to grow their businesses.

Key highlights include:

• Introductory Track, ideal for those onboarding new staff or just entering the timer industry: includes all four RunSignup Timer Certification Courses, training on the RaceDay Mobile Timing app and Photos, email marketing fundamentals, WebV2 custom websites, and discussions on essential best practices.
• Advanced Track, for seasoned and certified timers: covering advanced RaceDay Scoring and RaceJoy training, expert troubleshooting, operational efficiencies, advanced RunSignup platform features, and creative peer-solutions.
• General Sessions open to all attendees: RunSignup business and product update, “Tickets for Timers: New Revenue” session; AI’s role in the future of timing; and recognition of excellence with the 2026 Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award.

Additional Summit highlights:

• Hands-on AI workshop classes focusing on real-world applications to streamline operations.
• Technology demo room where attendees can test tools and receive personalized support.
• Morning run to showcase the RaceDay Real-Time technology suite in action.
• Networking opportunities with timers from across the country and direct time to interact with RunSignup experts.