We have released the capability to do Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA, or sometimes called 2-Step Verification) on RunSignup. This is optional for all users (required for RunSignUp employees). MFA is currently gaining popularity as an additional layer of security. The basic idea is…
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We know that an increasing number of participants come to RunSignup to find a race, RaceInsights data shows about 2.1% of all registrations in the past month come from the RunSignup.com/Races page. To help this grow, we have added new ways to find races,…
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As we have talked about in the past, one of the real concerns for our market is the cancellation of races and race management companies going out of business. Final Kick Events just posted this blog saying: Final Kick Events is shutting down.This…
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Many races have multiple charity partners and complex fundraising set ups. RunSignup’s integrated fundraising and donations solution is now even more flexible with the ability to enable fundraising, donations, and charities on a per event basis. In this use case, the race…
Read MoreThis morning we released part 5 in our Donation & Fundraising redesign. The release focuses on usability updates to the fundraiser/charity pages and pop-up windows. Highlights include: Old Fundraiser page New Fundraiser page Old Fundraiser Pop-up New Fundraiser Pop-up Updated Team Members section In…
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We have added the ability to send a test Notification Email. When you click on each Notification email, at the bottom of the edit page you will see this (if at least one recipient is enabled):
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WICLAX is timing and scoring software popular in Europe. We met them at the RFID conference, and they are expanding into the US and wanted to integrate with RunSignup. We pointed them to the RunSignUp Open API documentation in February, and they have it all working in…
Read MoreAnswer: You should never close registration. Registration Timeline by Race Distance Our 2017 look at when runners register showed a familiar curve to that of 2016: an early spike leading to a drop and a plateau, followed by another sharp climb. There is some…
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It’s no secret that the endurance industry is BIG business for charities large and small. While your local charity 5K will likely find that turning a race into a profitable endeavor is a lot harder (and requires a lot more sponsors) than…
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In an ongoing effort to help race directors optimize their relationships with participants, we are adding Notes to the RunSignup CRM. This is very useful to mark notes of why you might have given a refund to a person, or that a…
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