RaceDay CheckIn App: Fast, Free Race Day Check-In From Packet Pickup to Start Line

Free check-in app for race directors and timers

Fast check-in, even offline
Bib assignment at pickup
Label printing on site
Volunteer check-in and check-out

Why Race Directors and Timers Use the RaceDay CheckIn App

The RaceDay CheckIn app handles packet pickup, bib assignment, labels, and volunteers in one free app that stays connected to registration and scoring.

Free for Every RunSignup Race

The RaceDay CheckIn App is free for race directors and timers using RunSignup registration. Run it on the phones and tablets you already have.

Syncs With Registration Every 30 Seconds

Late signups show up at packet pickup in under a minute, so you can keep registration open right up to race morning.

Keeps Working Without a Signal

Check-in by QR code, camera bib scan, or name search keeps going offline and syncs automatically once you’re back online.

Connected to RaceDay Scoring and Timer Dashboard

Bib assignments and participant changes flow straight to RaceDay Scoring. Timers can watch check-in progress live on the Timer Dashboard.

Key Features of the RaceDay CheckIn App

Rapid Check-In, Any Bib Setup

Assign bibs at pickup with dynamic bib assignment, so there’s no pre-sorting and lines move fast
Pre-assigned bibs work just as well: check in by QR code, camera bib scan, barcode scanner or name search
Keeps working with no signal and syncs automatically when you’re back online
Group check-in moves families and teams through together, and you can skip anyone who hasn’t arrived

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Participant Changes on the Spot

Update registration details at check-in, including name spelling, birthdate, contact information and missing fields
Switch a participant’s event, such as moving from the half marathon to the 10K, right at packet pickup
Change corral or wave assignments and move participants to a shorter distance from aid station tablets
Every change syncs to RunSignup and RaceDay Scoring, so results are right without a separate correction desk

Label Printing

Print bib labels on site as participants check in with the fields your race needs, such as name, bib number, shirt size, event or start wave
Label swag and packet bags on the spot so volunteers hand out the right shirt size and giveaways without checking a list
Design multiple labels per configuration and print them together using a Brother QL-820NWB over Bluetooth
Add QR codes to labels that link participants to their results, and choose which events print automatically

More Ways to Manage Race Day

Beyond packet pickup, RaceDay CheckIn handles bib assignment, participant changes, and race-day reporting from the same device.

Real-Time Registration Sync
Late registrations reach every check-in device within about 30 seconds.
Dynamic Bib Assignment
Assign bib numbers at pickup instead of pre-sorting them.
Camera Bib Scan
Point your camera at a participant’s QR code or printed bib to pull up the participant
Family & Group Check-In
Check in linked registrations together and skip anyone who hasn’t arrived.
Waivers & Signatures
Collect missing and age-based waivers on site.
Corral, Wave, & Distance Changes
Update start groups or move participants to a shorter distance.
Medical Tent Tracking
Record entry and exit times and download them after the event.
Running Club Member Check-In
Check members in at group runs without a separate signup.
Returning Runner History
Show volunteers how many years each runner has come back.
PIN-Protected Configurations
Lock devices to the right setup so volunteers can’t change it.
Per-Device Event Loading
Load only the events each station needs.
Aid Station Distance Changes
Move ultra and long-distance participants to a shorter distance from a tablet on the course.

How it Works: Get Packet Pickup Up and Running

1. Download the Free App

Get RaceDay CheckIn from the Apple App Store or Google Play on any phone or tablet.

2. Select Your Race and Events

3. Set Up Your Configuration

Decide what each station sees and can edit, then lock it with a PIN.

4. Connect a Label Printer (Optional)

Pair a Brother QL-820NWB over Bluetooth to print bib labels as participants check in.

5. Start Checking In

Scan QR codes or bibs, search by name, and assign bibs on the spot.

Trusted on Race Day at Every Scale

From 200-person trail races to 27,000-runner city 10Ks, races and timers rely on RaceDay CheckIn to keep packet pickup moving.

50%

of RunSignup races used RaceDay CheckIn in 2025

7.3 Million

Participants checked in with RaceDay CheckIn in 2025

26,800

Participants checked in at the largest single race

RaceDay CheckIn stations at Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K packet pickup

GO Race Productions & PrimeTime Timing

Two timing companies used RaceDay CheckIn to assign bibs at packet pickup for two of the largest 10Ks in the country, run just two weeks apart.

Participants: Nearly 50,000 across two 10Ks
CheckIn Stations: 30 at Crescent City, 38 at Monument Avenue
Bib Assignment: Dynamic, assigned at packet pickup

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Trail Racing Over Texas

TROT moved its ultra race operations to RunSignup and cut race check-in from three hours to ten minutes.

Reduction in Check-In Time: 90% (3 hours → 10 minutes)
Annual Events: 12
Years on RunSignup: 2

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RaceDay CheckIn Videos and Support

Watch the app in action, find setup guides, and see how RaceDay CheckIn connects to the rest of your race day tools.

Bring RaceDay CheckIn to Your Next Race

Create your race for free, or schedule a call and our team will help you and your timer plan a faster packet pickup.

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FAQ: All About RaceDay CheckIn

Is the RaceDay CheckIn App free to use?

Yes. The RaceDay CheckIn App is free for race directors and timers using RunSignup registration. Download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play and run it on any phone or tablet. A label printer is optional.

What types of events use the RaceDay CheckIn App?

Runs, races, and walks of every size use it, along with triathlons, cycling events, swim events, trail and ultra races, kids races, and running clubs checking in members at group runs. In 2025, races using the app ranged from 200 participants to 26,800.

Does the RaceDay CheckIn App work without an internet connection?

Yes. You can check in participants and volunteers offline by QR code, bib photo, or name search, and the app syncs automatically when the connection returns. Volunteer check-out is the one feature that needs a connection.

Do I have to use dynamic bib assignment?

No. RaceDay CheckIn works for races that pre-assign bibs and for races that assign them at pickup. With dynamic bib assignment, participants get their bib number when they check in, so there’s no pre-sorting. Either way, each check-in syncs to RunSignup and RaceDay Scoring.

Can I make participant changes in the RaceDay CheckIn app?

Yes. Staff can update names, birthdates and other registration details, switch a participant’s event, and change corral or wave assignments during check-in. Changes sync to RunSignup and RaceDay Scoring automatically. Use PIN-protected configurations to control which stations can make changes.

What label printer works with the RaceDay CheckIn App?

The app prints to a Brother QL-820NWB over Bluetooth. You choose which fields print, such as name or shirt size. You can print multiple labels per check-in and add QR codes that link participants to their results.

Can I use the RaceDay CheckIn App to check in volunteers?

Yes. Volunteer Mode checks volunteers in by task, such as water stations, course marshals, or gear check. Check-in and check-out times and shift length are recorded automatically.

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RaceDay CheckIn App: Fast, Free Race Day Check-In From Packet Pickup to Start Line

Why Race Directors and Timers Use the RaceDay CheckIn App

Free for Every RunSignup Race

Syncs With Registration Every 30 Seconds

Keeps Working Without a Signal

Connected to RaceDay Scoring and Timer Dashboard

Key Features of the RaceDay CheckIn App

More Ways to Manage Race Day

Real-Time Registration Sync

Dynamic Bib Assignment

Camera Bib Scan

Family & Group Check-In

Waivers & Signatures

Corral, Wave, & Distance Changes

Medical Tent Tracking

Running Club Member Check-In

Returning Runner History

PIN-Protected Configurations

Per-Device Event Loading

Aid Station Distance Changes

How it Works: Get Packet Pickup Up and Running

1. Download the Free App

2. Select Your Race and Events

3. Set Up Your Configuration

4. Connect a Label Printer (Optional)

5. Start Checking In

Trusted on Race Day at Every Scale

GO Race Productions & PrimeTime Timing

Trail Racing Over Texas

RaceDay CheckIn Videos and Support

See the CheckIn App in Action

RaceDay CheckIn App Update & Refresher

Go Beyond Bib Assignment

Unlock the Power of RaceDay CheckIn

See What’s New

Set Up Your Label Printer

Use Kiosk Mode

Check In Volunteers

Check In Running Club Members

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