Skip the Signup: On-Site Member Check-In for Running Clubs
Running clubs are always looking for ways to reduce friction for their members. With hundreds of clubs already using Memberships to register and engage their community, the next challenge is member check-in for running clubs that host recurring training runs. Attendance tracking...
Race Website vs Organization Website: Which One Do You Need?
Your website is your home base — and often the first touchpoint a potential participant has with your event. Getting it right matters. But if you’ve ever logged into RunSignup and wondered whether to build a race website or an organization website,...
Below are RaceJoy Certified Timer resources to help share the value of RaceJoy to event directors and equip races with everything participants and spectators need on race day — for both standard GPS tracking and chip-based predictive pace. These videos make it...
What to Put on Your Race FAQ Page (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
You’ve spent months planning your race. You’ve set up registration, built out your website, and lined up volunteers. And then the emails start rolling in. What time does the race start? Where do I park? Can I transfer my bib to a...
RunSignup’s free and unlimited Email Marketing now lets you customize email preview text for every send. The gives race directors one more way to stand out in crowded inboxes without having to pay anything for email. Paired with a built-in AI Assistant...
Essentially all endurance events happen in public spaces. And getting access to those spaces generally involves some sort of event permit. The permit process can vary greatly from state to state, or even town to town, but is always an important consideration…
Part-Time Technical Customer Service Representative RunSignup is seeking a Part-Time Technical Customer Service Representative to join our weekend support team! This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the racing and ticket industry and looking for weekend work….
We recently held our inaugural RunSignup University. The two day event gave attendees an opportunity to deepen their product knowledge and get the most out of RunSignup. Being there in person was certainly the best way to learn the most, but seats…
So, you created a race on RunSignup. That’s great! And we’re flattered you chose us to help with all things registration related for your upcoming event. Getting started is often the hardest step, so now that you’ve crossed that bridge, there are…
We have added another nice component for Membership Websites that shows all events that offer a discount to people with memberships. Here is an example from the Fusion Running Club: This list shows any race who has a current discount offered for…
In the world of endurance sports, pushing your limits and achieving personal bests are what drive athletes to train relentlessly. But behind the thrill of competition lies a fundamental principle: safety. By their very nature, endurance events are physically demanding and exhausting, making…
After being in the endurance industry for over a decade, we know a thing or two about races. Though we feel qualified to share tips and advice on a number of topics – like race registration, building beautiful event websites, or creating…
James and Shelly Harris, creators of RaceJoy and long-time RunSignup employees, recently hosted their inaugural race: The Firecracker 5K Festival at Chickasaw Point. With years of race experience from multiple perspectives, this was our first time managing the entire process. As long-time employees at RunSignup, our familiarity with RunSignup’s tools allowed us to bring a big-event experience to our community, utilizing features that most first-time organizers might overlook. We thought we’d share our perspective on putting on a first time race with a focus on sponsorships. As many know, registration revenue tends to just cover the cost of producing the event.
Early Friday morning, the world woke up to major outages across critical systems that rely on Microsoft Windows. These outages appear to be caused by a defect deployed to Windows hosts by CrowdStrike, a technology company that provides security software. Note that…
While we strive to make the RunSignup platform easy to use, the truth is organizing races is complicated! Because of that, RunSignup customer support has several layers to help you create your best race. This includes support documentation to help you learn…
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