As a company named “RunSignup”, it might seem like we do just one thing…sign people up for runs. And, while “signing up” really is at our core, we work with a wide range of events, not just runs! Between our registration (RunSignup)…
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The biggest US running day of the year impressed in 2024, with 1,109,909 people participating in 936 races across the country and raising more than $3.6 million dollars for charities. Those record-shattering numbers represent an increase of 21% – more than 189,000…
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If you know anything about the history of RunSignup, you know that we originated as a company of running nerds creating technology for other running nerds. While we appreciate all our customers, we were extra-excited this year to work with registration for…
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Happy (day-after) Halloween! There’s something special about holidays that brings out the most creative and fun events, and we’re here to highlight a few of our favorite Halloween events. From traditional races with costume contests to pumpkin-themed events to terrifying Halloween haunts,…
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The biggest US running day of the year is coming up! In 2023, Thanksgiving Day races broke RunSignup records, with 920,761 participants across 833 races. Now, with about a month until Thanksgiving 2024, we took a look at the numbers to see…
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How much should your race cost? For many race director’s pricing your race is the first question raised, and we wish we could give you a precise formula to answer the question. Unfortunately, it’s a complex question that has to weigh a…
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When severe weather conditions are possible in your area, the first step is building a contingency plan that can be activated as needed. 1. Decision: Do You Need to Cancel or Postpone Your Event? Your first step is to decide if you…
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Growing up we probably all heard the old axiom “don’t judge a book by its cover.” It’s sage advice, but even the most open-minded can be swayed by looks. That’s especially true in the case of websites. Research found that half of…
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In the world of small races, some may consider hiring a timer something of a luxury. A thing you do when you’re well-funded and well-attended. In some ways that line of thinking is understandable. But, in actuality, the truth is a bit…
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Turkey Trot Day is just about 3 months away, and now is the time to get your annual community run back up and running! While more than half of the 833 Turkey Trots from 2023 have renewed their event, we know there…
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