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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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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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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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We’re excited to announce that RaceDay Mobile Timing V5 Part 2 is now available! This update is a direct result of valuable feedback from race organizers and timers like you. We’ve focused on delivering solutions to common race day challenges with two…
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As we approach Mother’s Day, we’re also nearing race day for a number of Women’s Runs around the country. First started as a way to prove that women can run, Women’s Runs may seem redundant in 2025. After all, women make up…
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An increasing number of people are adopting an AI Chatbot like ChatGPT as their new way of searching for answers. While Google search and Meta’s Facebook and Instagram still dominate as marketplaces to find events, AI is growing rapidly. Here is the…
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Update 5/6/2025: A new FTC national rule makes fee transparency and all-in pricing a requirement for audience-based events nationally. Since races on RunSignup are typically participation-based, fee transparency is automatically enabled only in the seven states with broader statewide laws (California, Colorado,…
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Becoming a new race director is an exciting and rewarding challenge. Whether you’re launching a 5K to support a local cause or managing a full marathon, organizing a successful even takes planning, organization, and the right tools. But don’t worry – getting…
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Fee transparency laws have been enacted in several states, and a Federal Law is working it’s way through the system. While it’s early to draw any strong conclusions about the impact of the pricing changes on ticket sales, wanted to take a…
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Brooksee has been aggressively promoting their Laurel Timing technology. The reality is that races may want to consider the several downsides to their approach. “At the finish line, Laurel by Brooksee delivered a 99.95% read rate, outperforming a leading legacy timing system…
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