Turkey Trots 2021: Technology Makes a Difference

As we wrote last week, Turkey Trot Day 2021 was a record-breaker, with more than 617,000 registrants for the day on our platform. But it’s not just a big day for the runners: it’s a big day for GiveSignup | RunSignup technology, too….

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Turkey Trots Return in 2021

After a light showing in 2020, Turkey Trots returned with a vengeance in 2021, with 617,915 registrants joining 640 Thanksgiving Day races across the United States. That represents record participation on the platform, due to both the return of the biggest running…

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News Alert!

Volunteer Check-In Now Available RaceDay CheckIn App Now for Volunteers GiveSignup | RunSignup announces the launch of its volunteer check-in capability as part of its volunteer management capabilities. Event organizers are now able to efficiently monitor their volunteer staff ‘s arrival and…

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Non-Binary Option For Registration

We have just released the second phase of a four phase effort to more fully support more flexible gender options beyond the M and F categories that have traditionally been used by the endurance community. This ongoing project will make it easier…

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Webinar Recap: How to Host an Unforgettable Turkey Trot

Believe it or not, Turkey Trot season is coming up again! Whether you’re re-upping a legacy event or building a new community tradition, there’s no better way to build goodwill than a celebratory, family-oriented run/walk. As you build out your Turkey Trot…

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It’s Renewal Season!

Fall race season is kicking into full swing, and races are getting ready to take registrations for the next year of their event! If you’re ready to get your event registration back up and running, but not sure if you should start…

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Pre-Answer Participant Questions with a Race FAQ

Dive into any online forum for race directors, like the RD Hub on Facebook, and there’s one line of discussion you’ll always find: frustration with participants who ask the same questions over and over again. Better website content can eliminate emails – and…

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Webinar Recap: How to Host a Successful Race this Fall

Race directors everywhere are adjusting their protocols to meet local guidelines and ensure runners are safe. While there’s no “one-size-fits-all” version of what you should do, there are lessons to be learned from every event director who successfully navigates new procedures. In…

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Building Future-Proof Events for Fall

With fall right around the corner, a lot of things still seem up in the air, but your events don’t need to be. In this webinar, we reviewed the free technology, innovative ideas, and experience you can rely on to help you…

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