Endurance events tend to hold a special place for people. Whether it was a bucket-list item like running a marathon, or having a fun day with friends and family at a 5k, holding on to those memories is important for a lot…
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We are excited to announce significant advancements to RunSignup’s free RaceDay Mobile Timing App. These improvements further empower timers and event organizers with versatile solutions for timing smaller or remote events and providing a reliable backup for chip-timed races.
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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…
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Feature Updates Updated the Report Builder Column Selector. We used to have two separate sections for data columns in Reports. In one you could edit the column order by dragging and dropping, and edit column data like alignment and the column name….
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When we talk about planning races, we tend to focus mostly on the more logistical aspects. Things like routes, events offered, and promotion tactics. However, one area we don’t tend to touch on as much is budget. Money is a very important…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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