sharris, Author at RunSignup

August 6, 2023

RaceDay and On Site Registration: Maximize Registration

Maximize registrations by leaving online registration open until the gun goes off. RunSignup’s on site registration is perfect for a pre-race expo, packet pickup, or anywhere people need to sign up in person or on race day.

Provide efficient paperless race day registration with streamlined registration process while automatically syncing new registration data with the RaceDay CheckIn app and timer scoring software like RaceDay Scoring.

July 7, 2023

Offer Spectator Tickets for Track Meet, Cross Country, and Tournament Events

Events can now offer spectator tickets with RunSignup’s TicketSignup technology. Timers and event organizers are able to use TicketSignup to sell tickets to spectators for track meets, cross country, and other sporting events like lacrosse tournaments and baseball games. TicketSignup leverages RunSignup’s existing technology in the endurance event industry and offers an easy-to-use yet comprehensive ticket platform to enable event organizers to start selling tickets within minutes. Already, meets and tournaments across the country are making full use of RunSignup’s TicketSignup’s free ticket event platform, including its point of sale and check-in app, free web builder and email marketing and communications solution.

June 16, 2023

RaceDay CheckIn App Now with Participant Kiosk Features

We are excited to share the latest new features of the RaceDay CheckIn app. This includes the ability for events to use the app as a dedicated Results Kiosk enabling participants to access their own results effortlessly. Moreover, the new Kiosk Mode, coupled with the enhanced capability to access, modify, and add participant data, now empowers event organizers to utilize the RaceDay CheckIn app for a wide range of scenarios beyond check-ins.

June 14, 2023

Participant Insurance for Increased Registrations and Revenue

Races using RunSignup for registration can choose to turn on participant insurance from the leading insurance provider, Protecht Regshield. This is free for event organizers and is another source of revenue for the race with the automated revenue share program we’ve established with the insurance provider. Participants have the option to purchase insurance when registering for the event for a nominal fee. Since we recently switched providers to Protecht Regshield, we’ve seen more than 15,000 participants purchase the insurance coverage and as high as 39% participation levels.

June 12, 2023

Referral Rewards to Increase Registrations

Referral reward programs empower participants to become the ambassadors for your race and allow you to reach a broader audience with minimal investment. RunSignup offers events an easy way to set up and run an referral effective program to help bring in more registrations. Below provides guidance on how to set up a successful program using the free tools within your race dashboard.

June 7, 2023

RaceDay Scoring for Cross Country Events

This recorded session provides an introduction and overview on how to use RaceDay Scoring’s cross country scoring functionality. It is a great resource for timers currently using RaceDay Scoring and wish to prepare for timing their cross country events. This 30 minute webinar covers everything from definitions and settings related to cross country to team scoring to generating reports for cross country events.

May 24, 2023

RaceDay Scoring: Transitioning with Roger Bradshaw

Roger Bradshaw, the founder of well-known Race Director scoring software that has been used to score millions of participants, provides step-by-step guidance on how to transition from The Race Director to its planned replacement, RaceDay Scoring. Roger has played a pivotal role in the design and testing of RaceDay Scoring and ensuring RaceDay Scoring meets the evolving needs of timers. Roger provides timers with detailed guidance on transitioning from The Race Director to RaceDay Scoring.

May 19, 2023

RaceJoy Now with Native Maps and Participant Pause

We are excited to announce two significant advancements for RaceJoy, RunSignup’s race day mobile app. As a RunSignup product designed to elevate the race day experience, RaceJoy now supports Google native maps and stores course routes on Android and Apple phones for offline experiences. In addition, RaceJoy now offers optional Participant Pause feature ideal for lap events with rest times. These innovative additions expand the application of RaceJoy to a broader range of events and further solidify RunSignup’s commitment to providing comprehensive technology solutions to event organizers.

May 18, 2023

Unlocking Fundraising Success: DONNA Marathon’s Executive Director on RunSignup’s Platform and More

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Amanda Napolitano, the Executive Director of the DONNA Foundation, responsible for overseeing the DONNA Marathon in Jacksonville, Florida. During our conversation, Amanda shared valuable insights into best practices for fundraising events and maximizing the potential of RunSignup’s comprehensive products and features.

In our discussion, Amanda covered a range of topics, including registration, fundraising, RaceDay Checkin app, RaceJoy, and Ticket Signup, to name just a few. She emphasized how these tools can be effectively utilized to enhance the overall experience for participants and race staff. Amanda highlighted that the primary reason they transitioned to RunSignup this year was the seamless integration between registration technology and fundraising features, which proved to be remarkably user-friendly both during setup and for participants.

May 15, 2023

How to Streamline Packet Pickup

The packet pickup process sets the tone for the entire race experience for participants, volunteers, and staff. Creating a streamlined and hassle-free experience during packet pickup is essential for delivering a positive and memorable event. Below is a summary of the ways race organizers can streamline the process by looking at the basic components of packet pickup, using RunSignup’s technology, and the exploring how different sized events require different approaches.