Following up on our earlier post about licensing music for events, a number of timers and race directors use our Video Results. When they upload their video to YouTube, there is a chance that there is music in the background. In the past YouTube…
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According to the soon to be released Running USA’s 2016 National Runner Survey, the answer is YES! This year’s study reports that 60% of runners carry their phones while running. This number continues to rise each year and shows the growing influence that technology…
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We have automatically added a new Menu item and page to race websites that make clear the refund policy for each race. this helps reduce confusion over refund policies. We do this based on the settings you have for refunds. For example,…
Read MoreWe have added a button to the Results page to make it simpler for participants to get in touch with the race and timer: By default this will bring up a page to enter their bib number and their question. This email…
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We have added a “Nearby Races” page to Club Websites. This makes it easy for club members to find and post local races, and can become a draw for local runners to your Club Website. Here is an example of what it look…
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We have added a “Nearby Races” page to Club Websites. This makes it easy for club members to find and post local races, and can become a draw for local runners to your Club Website. Here is an example of what it look…
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We’ve just had our first ping from a large race who got a notice from BMI saying there was a need to have a license for playing music at their event. Some DJ’s or bands may handle this licensing directly, but we…
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One of the biggest concerns of a fast-selling or sellout race is making the user experience fair and seamless. We gathered a few Best Practices geared towards those events. The first thing your race needs to do is decide your overall structure. A…
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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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We have a series Customer Case Studies, in which we take your stories and share your challenges and successes as a learning tool for other RunSignup users. This Bluegrass Runners Case Study focuses on automated club management tools and membership discounts. Bluegrass Runners and RunSignup The Bluegrass…
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