Test Notification Emails
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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Category: Use Cases
WICLAX Timing Software Integrates with RunSignUp
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…
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RaceTrends: When Should I Close Registration?
Answer: 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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RaceTrends: Are You Asking For the “Right” Donations?
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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RunSignup CRM Adds Participant Notes
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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Club Member Numbers
We have (finally!) made an often repeated request to enable clubs to use specific member numbers that do not change each year. We have given a ton of options, as there seem to be a lot of different ways each club wants…
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WebScorer Export Option Updated
WebScorer reached out over the weekend to ask us to update our export feature we introduced several years ago. We now have a CSV export option, and have made the following changes they asked for: 1. Delete the “Name” field in the Webscorer download…
Read MoreRaceTrends: Are You Priced Out of the Market?
One of the first questions a race director must answer before they can collect registrations is How much does this race cost? The factors that determine a “reasonable” price are wide-ranging; race directors must consider: Additionally, there can be regional differences in the price…
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Sample Race Registration RFP
We have had many races approach us asking for input on creating their Request for Proposal when they are considering another registration provider. We’ve taken a look through the many we have received over time, and have come up with a sample…
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New Feature: the Race Status Indicator
We just released a new feature, the Race Status Indicator. Here are some screenshots, and an explanation. The Race Status Indicator will display like an ‘LED light’ next to the Race Title. The Race Status Indicator can be red (requires action), yellow…
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