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Virtual races aren’t really new – but with COVID-19 restrictions turning in-person events into virtual ones, experienced race directors are learning what it’s like to be a rookie director all over again. This episode of talkSIGNUP covers tips for a first-time virtual…
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Watch Webinar Recording Download RaceDay Checklist View Webinar Slides Thanksgiving Day is the largest running day in the United States! Are you ready to stand out from this crowd? Today’s webinar covered the path to Turkey Day Greatness: For a checklist of…
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At the US Trail Running Conference in San Luis Obispo, California this last week the RaceJoy team got to connect with race directors and vendors in the trail running industry. We get a lot of great ideas for RaceJoy from this group and definitely…
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A new book just came out, Organizing a 5K, by Crystal Waters McCulough. We saw it on a post on Race Directors HQ, and ordered it and read it this past weekend. It is a great book for people thinking about putting on…
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Bob was inspired to start RunSignup based on being one of the race directors at the Scott Coffee Run. Eight years later, it is useful to see how the race makes use of RunSignup technology today (this will be a long blog…
Read MoreWe’re joining with Race Directors Hub, the thriving endurance industry forum from the online resource Race Directors HQ, as a Community Partner to the Facebook group! The group was launched by Race Directors HQ editor Panos Gonos in October 2017 and has grown into Facebook’s…
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We have brought the power of a Custom Dashboard we introduced a few weeks ago to our larger Partners to each and every race that uses RunSignup. Here is some of the eye candy you can customize to show just what you are looking…
Read MoreI was talking with someone today about whether races feel an obligation to keep their customer data safe. The conversation was triggered when I was talking to a small registration company owner and found they had many security vulnerabilities like their site…
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This year’s RunSignUp Race Director/Timer Symposium will have dual tracks (you can switch between tracks throughout the day) to allow for more targeted content for both experienced directors, and those newer to the industry. One for those for our newer Race Directors (or those…
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The Race to Robie Creek in Idaho has an interesting twist on handling their sell-out race – a low cost drawing. The race cap of 2,100 participants was filled in the first 10 minutes. For those who do not get into this unique, mountainous…
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