In many states, there are exemptions available for charging sales tax on your race registration or merchandise sales. These are most often available to non-profits or government entities. If your non-profit is eligible to claim an exemption from sales tax on selling…
The changing tariff landscape is likely to bring increased costs for races. Most races have shirts and medals are imported. Many timers import their equipment and bibtags. There is also likely to be some general inflation which will increase other costs. Each…
Introducing RunSignup AI RunSignup is a technology-first company. As such, we’re dedicated to helping our customers harness the power of AI to reduce customer support, enable customizations, and optimize their events. Like AI itself, our roster of AI products will evolve and…
Joel Peterson spent about 8 hours this weekend doing an in depth example of using the AI tool v0.dev with the TicketSignup API. As you will see from the detail below, there is a great deal of depth in this application that…
RunSignup is embracing the power of AI in 2025 to enhance the way we support race organizers, timers, ticket event directors, and participants. By integrating AI-driven tools, we aim to streamline customer service, provide faster and more accurate responses, and deliver smarter…
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…
We have been doing the US race registration market analysis every 6 months for many years. We include a ton of analytical data, and also include our analysis of happenings and directions in the market (of course that analysis is done from…
Reports for your Events With RunSignup’s reporting, you have full visibility across your marketing, registration, fundraising, and financial data in one place. Build customizable reports in minutes. Easily download datasets and reports at any time. View pre-built reports that seamlessly integrate fundraiser…
Experienced Race Directors: What’s Next? You’ve successfully hosted your first race – now it’s time to refine, grow, and optimize! Whether you’re looking to increase participation, streamline operations, or enhance the race experience, this guide will help you take your event to…
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…