Marketing Strategies for Small Races

Hosting a small race doesn’t mean you need a big marketing budget to make a huge impact. With the right strategies – smart email communication, QR codes, referrals, and strong storytelling – small races can grow registration, boost engagement, and build loyal…


2026 Timer Education Summit

JANUARY 27-28 in TAMPA Elevating Timer Skills, Technology & Community RunSignup is hosting its 2026 Timer Education Summit January 27-28, 2026 at the University of South Florida Health CAMLS facility in Tampa, Florida. This year’s summit continues RunSignup’s commitment to helping timers…


Timer Tip Tuesday: RaceJoy’s NEW Predictive Pace

Join us for this special Timer Tip Tuesday session as we introduce RaceJoy’s new Predictive Tracking feature — designed specifically for timers using chip timing progress updates. This new capability complements RaceJoy’s core GPS tracking functionality by enabling map-based tracking for all…


Introducing the AI Chatbot Page Component

Note: The RunSignup AI Chatbot is currently in beta. This post describes functionality that will be available once the chatbot is open to all customers, as well as details for current beta users. When you turn on the RunSignup AI Chatbot, a…


Private Membership Levels

We have added Private Membership levels to our Membership product. Private memberships can be visible to the public or hidden. They can also have a password. A good example is a swim club that requires becoming a member by becoming a bond…


Timer Tip Tuesday: Offer Parking for Cross Country Events Using Tickets

Join us for this Timer Tip Tuesday session where we’ll explore how timers are leveraging RunSignup’s Ticketing technology to offer parking at cross country events. During this webinar, we’ll showcase examples of timers and events currently using this technology to enhance the participant experience and…


The RunSignup Community Grant Returns for 2026

We are excited to announce the return of the RunSignup Community Grant Program for 2026! The Community Grant returns after a COVID-triggered hiatus to give back to the endurance community. How? The Community Grant supports endurance-related nonprofit organizations. In 2026, $10,000 is…


Back to School 1st Period: Race Director 101

This is the first class in our Back to School series reviewing the key content and updates from the last year before you dive into the busy fall race season. This class covers the crucial RunSignup knowledge you need to set up…


Back to School: Your Summer Review Series Syllabus

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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