sharris, Author at RunSignup

November 29, 2023

Drumstick Dash 13K RaceDay CheckIns with Ease

The Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash held its 21st event in Indianapolis, Indiana and is known for their Thanksgiving morning event where participants ‘move your feet so others can eat!®’ This year the event used RunSignup’s RaceDay CheckIn app to efficiently process a total of 13,094 participants (12,251 the day before race day and another 843 participants on Thanksgiving race day). Event organizers made full use of technology to deliver a streamlined experience for their participants, including dynamic bib assignments, QR code scanning, RaceDay CheckIn app, and on-site label printing.

October 26, 2023

Timer Survey Now Open!

We have launched our 2023 Timer Survey! This annual industry research survey, now in its 5th year, is the only research available that is specifically tailored to timers and offers important insights and trends in race timing. A spectrum of topics are covered, including general business approaches, technology adoption, current trends, challenges, and potential future industry changes.

October 23, 2023

Navigating Race Timing in the Frozen North

In the world of race timing, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes, especially for those operating in unique and challenging environments. In a recent webinar, Mark Iverson from Skinny Raven, an event timing and production company based in Anchorage, Alaska, shed light on the intricacies of managing events in this frozen corner of the world. From extreme weather conditions to moose encounters, Skinny Raven has faced it all. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the webinar to explore their experiences and the tools used to navigate these challenges.

October 17, 2023

Request for Nominations for Timer of the Year Award

We are now accepting nominations for the Alan Jones Timer of the Year Award. In recognition of the remarkable efforts of race timers, this award honors those who have made a substantial and continued impact on the endurance race industry. Named after the industry’s pioneering figure, Alan Jones, RunSignup established the award to acknowledge and celebrate individuals who have contributed to the continuous improvement of the race experience for participants and spectators alike. The award will be presented during RunSigup’s upcoming 2024 Winter Timer Tour.

October 4, 2023

Announcing 2024 Winter Timer Tour

We are very excited to announce our 2024 Winter Timer Tour where we will be taking Timer Tip Tuesday on the road. We will connect with timers across the country to provide an update on RunSignup’s RaceDay Suite of timer technology products and offer valuable insights to expand timer business related revenue. The four-city tour offers timers an opportunity to network among peers and have the chance to get one-on-one time with RunSignup’s RaceDay team.

September 26, 2023

New Email Tools and Templates

Email marketing has long been a vital tool for event organizers and marketers. RunSignup recently introduced Email V2, a feature-packed email marketing system designed to help event organizers connect with their audience more effectively. Below is a recap of the recorded webinar that dives into these features and the exciting developments that are on the horizon.

September 15, 2023

You Should Be Using Video Results

Race organizers and timers can easily add to the race experience by providing video results. This is where a race participant’s result links to a YouTube video capturing the moment they cross the finish line. This adds an exciting dimension to the race experience by allowing participants and spectators to relive those important finish moments.This unique feature often goes underutilized, but it is easy to set up within RunSignup’s platform. This video provides a quick tutorial on how to set things up.

August 29, 2023

Announcing RaceDay Scoring V4.0 – for Today’s Timers

PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT We are very excited to announce RaceDay Scoring version 4.0! Designed for today’s timers, RaceDay Scoring is a powerful scoring software that has become the go-to solution for scoring and providing official race results at endurance events nationwide, including running,…

August 25, 2023

Ticket Revenue for Timers

Using TicketSignup to Add Tickets to Race Related Events Timers have an opportunity to easily add ticket revenue to their business with minimal effort using RunSignup’s TicketSignup technology. Most events timers are already working with offer other types of events that use…

August 24, 2023

Results Kiosk Using RaceDay CheckIn App

One of the new ways events can use the RaceDay CheckIn app is to provide results to participants at the race site. Events can use the app as a dedicated Results Kiosk enabling participants to access their own results effortlessly. Participants can access their performance data by scanning their bib number or doing a quick bib lookup using a number pad.