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 where RunSignup comes in — built to support triathlons from early planning through race-day execution. It’s more than just triathlon registration.
Branding the Experience: Use TriSignup.com
Did you know you can use the alternate URL of TriSignup.com for your event without any extra setup. It’s the same powerful platform as RunSignup, just branded for multi-sport events. Your participants get the right feel from the first click — clean, familiar, focused. The functionality stays the same; your brand identity stays strong.
How do you use TriSignup? Simple. Just promote the URL trisignup.com/my-race instead of runsignup.com/my-race. It works exactly the same (including your login).
Technology for Triathlons
Whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning your operations, the right tools can make life significantly easier. With RunSignup, you get the full stack:
- Registration: No hassle, mobile-friendly, customizable. Participants can sign up in minutes, freeing you from endless admin.
- Marketing Tools: Free built-in tools like email and websites, referral programs, social sharing, incentive-based pricing — all included. Spread the word and boost registration without spinning up extra systems.
- Fundraising: Integrated donation and fundraising tools handle it all — no separate platforms needed.
- RaceDay: Streamline your event with flexible bib assignment, a speedy checkin with the CheckIn App, and simple on-site registragtion options.
USAT Membership Integration Made Simple
If your race is certified by USA Triathlon (USAT), it’s important to have your membership settings properly configured. With RunSignup you can connect USAT membership validation, manage member discounts, and ensure your sanctioned triathlon flows smoothly.
Have questions? Check out these resources to help ensure you have your settings correct.
Key Features Built for Triathlons
Here’s a snapshot of some of the capabilities that matter the most for multi-sport events:
RaceDay Tools
On-site logistics are key for any triathlon. Make the experience seamless with the RunSignup RaceDay Suite, including:
- Bib Management options: pre-assign, import, or dynamically assign on site
- On-Site Registration: maximize participation event even at the last minute
- RaceDay CheckIn App: eliminate long lines and reduce bottlenecks
RaceJoy
RaceJoy Certified Timers can setup and provide RaceJoy’s real-time participant tracking.
- Chip-timed alerts and GPS-based phone tracking
- Real-time spectator interactions
- Easily monitor participants
- Improve safety with SOS and off-course alerts and offer turn-by-turn directions
RunSignup AI Chatbot
Streamline communication with a 24/7 chat companion that:
- Automatically answers common registration, memberships, and schedule questions
- Provides triathlon-specific answers (wave assignments, transition rules, relay setup)
- Integrates seamlessly with your event
- Can be customized to match your brand’s tone and style
Corral/Wave Management
Provide structure and organization to the chaos with a built-in corral management tool.
- Corral Size Estimation Tool and Corral Time Builder to help you define the best parameters for your event
- Assign corral or waves during registration, wait to assign, or allow participants to choose their corral
- Require time verification for participants choosing their own corral
Groups and Teams
Make your triathlon more approachable with relay and team options. RunSignup’s team features include:
- Require teams to be a specific size
- Allow single-gender or coed teams
- Offer flexible team pricing – captain pays for team up front or each team member pays as they register
USAT Triathlon Integration
If your race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, we make it easy for you to verify memberships and provide membership registrations for your participants. This includes:
- Require participants to enter their membership information or purchase a USAT Membership during registration
- Offer USAT members discounts
- Pull USAT tailored reports
More Technology for Tris
Looking for more features that will make race directing easier? These tools are designed to help support your event and participant experience.
- Participant Insurance: Give your participants peach of mind with the option to add insurance and earn additional revenue.
- Waiver Management: Include multiple waivers, the ability to sign waivers later, and time-stamped reporting.
- Merchandise and Add-On Sales: Increase revenue by selling race merch or last year’s giveaways and upgrades.
- Flexible Pricing: Encourage participants to register earlier with time-based or count-based increases and easily manage coupons and discounts.
- RaceDay Photo Platform: Build FOMO with sharable event photos on your site.
RaceDay Certified Timers Triathlon Tech
Timers play a critical role in triathlons, where accuracy and synchronization are everything. RunSignup’s technology is built for the complexity of multi-sport timing. With RaceJoy and RaceDay scoring timers can:
- Track every split and transition
- Publish results instantly
- Simplify post-race reporting
Need a refresher? Get caught up with the below training videos.
Triathlons inherently have more moving parts than a traditional road race – but with the right platform, you don’t have to juggle multiple systems or platforms. TriSignup brings registration, marketing, fundraising, race day operations, tracking, and more into one ecosystem built for endurance events.