Back to School 1st Period: Race Director 101

This is the first class in our Back to School series reviewing the key content and updates from the last year before you dive into the busy fall race season. This class covers the crucial RunSignup knowledge you need to set up…

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Back to School: Your Summer Review Series Syllabus

While summertime sees plenty of races, including large events like the Boilermaker Road Race, Missoula Marathon, and Run for the Zoo, we know that fall is when racing really takes off. Nearly a quarter of all race (24%) take place in September,…

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Increasing Timer Revenue Series

Timer Revenue Series Grow your timer business with new revenue opportunities. The Timer Revenue Series shows you how to turn services like registration, marketing, ticketing, and websites into lasting profits. Timer Revenue Series: Turn Services Into Profits Timers today aren’t just providing…

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Cross Country Timing with RaceDay Scoring

As cross country season approaches, timers are preparing for smooth and accurate timed scoring. This guide—based on our annual deep dive webinar—will walk you step-by-step through the best practices for configuring cross country events in RunSignup’s RaceDay Scoring. Below is a high level…

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How Much Should I Charge For My Race?

Every race director wants to know the magic price that strikes the perfect balance between participation and revenue. Unfortunately, there is no simple formula that tells you what your race should cost. And, with rising prices over the last few years, the…

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How Much Does RunSignup Cost?

If there’s one question we get more than any other, it’s “how much does RunSignup cost?” The simple (and accurate) answer is: RunSignup is free for all races! But as a company that values transparency, we’ll take a minute to break down…

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Mobile Timing App’s Photos Data Usage

We’ve had a few questions from timers and race organizers about how much mobile data is used when uploading photos through RunSignup’s RaceDay Mobile Timing App. When capturing and uploading hundreds of participant photos, especially over a cellular connection, even small file sizes…

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July 4th, 2025: More Holiday Running Records!

The numbers from 4th of July runs are in! While 4th of July races don’t quite compete with Turkey Trots in terms of holiday traditions, it’s become firmly established as a popular race day. And, compared to 2024, we’ve seen 4th of…

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