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This is Study Hall for our Back to School series reviewing the key content and updates from the last year before you dive into the busy fall race season. Study Hall covers oft-overlooked tips and tricks to optimize your race. Looking for…
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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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As a company, RunSignup is fully focused creating the comprehensive, end-to-end event technology that event directors deserve. To meet the wildly different needs of different types of events, RunSignup offers three separate technology products: All three platforms are built on the same…
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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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