Provide efficient paperless race day registration with streamlined on-site registration process while automatically syncing new registration data with the RaceDay CheckIn app and timer scoring software like RaceDay Scoring. 

Ideas for RaceDay Registration and CheckIn

How to Set Up RaceDay Registration

RaceDay Registration Webinar

The Benefits of On Site Registration…

Scalable


Manage the crowd with ease by pairing across multiple devices.

Simple


RunSignup technology is user-friendly, allowing volunteers and staff to learn the ins and outs in two minutes.

All-in-One


Keep all your finances to one platform complete with easy to understand financial reports.

Integrates


Fully integrates with RunSignup, Check In App AND RaceDay Scoring- syncing across the cloud.

Key Features for On Site Registration

QR Codes

Allow participants to skip the registration line and register on their own mobile devices with QR codes.

  • Share internal link or QR code to race staff to access on site registration from multiple devices. 
  • Find pre-made QR codes on your race dashboard at Promotions>> Links

Apple Pay

A smooth and streamlined process for On Site Registration has always been key for creating a positive race day experience; today, more than ever, participants are looking to get registered fast and move on.

  • All RunSignup events automatically enable Apple Pay as a payment option for registrants
  • 80% of mobile users visiting RunSignup sites were on Apple devices such as iPads and iPhones.
  • When participants choose Apple Pay they can fly through the purchase pathway in under 30 seconds.

Fast Registration Mode

Enable fast registration mode so registrants can get through the purchase pathway as fast as possible. More participants can get registered in less time and eliminate congestion within waiting lines.

  • System auto-logs out each registrant after they pay with card or cash. 
  • Enable fast registration by date range to cover the full race weekend ahead of time.
  • Create a special link that takes registrants through the fast registration set up, share the fast registration URL with a QR code on race day.

Optional Settings Available for Fast Registration Mode

Allow Cash Payments

Manual Entry of Bib Numbers  

Custom Questions

Custom Required Fields Such as Date of Birth, Country, Phone Number

Reduce Registration Steps Such as Memberships and Add-Ons.

Restrict On Site Registration for Specific Events (i.e. 5K, but not virtual 5K)

Tips for Handling Race Day Registrations


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