Why Kids Event Organizers Choose RunSignup
RunSignup handles the details that make kids event different, from parent consent to kids pricing, so your team can focus on giving young runners a great day.
Parent-Controlled Child Profiles
A parent or guardian registers every child, and each child’s profile sits under the parent’s account. Race emails and updates go straight to the adult.
Pricing That Works for Families
Age-based discounts apply automatically at checkout, so parents see the deal without hunting for a coupon code. The whole family can sign up together.
All-In-One- Kids Event Technology
Registration, waivers, email, websites, volunteers, fundraising, and race-day check-in all live in one free dashboard.
Proven at National Scale
Healthy Kids Running Series grew from 40 to more than 250 community race series on RunSignup, with 168K registrations.
Trusted by Kids Running Series Nationwide
Built for Kids Races and Family Events
Whether it’s a toddler dash or a five-week youth series, RunSignup adapts to how your kids event actually runs.
Key Features for Kids Events
- A parent or guardian must confirm their role to register anyone under 18, and each child’s profile is a sub-account of the parent’s
- For kids under 13, names are truncated to first initial and last name in results and searches, and photo uploads are blocked for under-18 profile
More Tools for Kids Event Organizers
Beyond the essentials, RunSignup includes tools that make kids events easier to promote, staff, and run on event day.
How it Works: Get Your Kids Race Up and Running
From your first sponsor to next year’s renewals, here’s how sponsorships run on RunSignup.
1. Create Your Event
Add your date, location, and events, such as a toddler dash, kids mile, or family 5K, in RunSignup’s Race Wizard.
2. Set Aged-Based Pricing
Choose your age ranges and discounts. They apply automatically when parents register their kids.
3. Add Waivers & Emergency Contacts
Set up your waivers and use custom questions to collect emergency contacts and any needs for each child.
4. Turn on Donations or Fundraising
Add donations to registration or give kids and teams their own fundraising pages.
5. Launch Your Website & Email Parents
Build your free event website and send registration emails to families in your community.
6. Check In Kids on Event Day
Check in kids and volunteers with the free RaceDay CheckIn App, and register walk-ups on-site.
Kids Event Customer Stories
Healthy Kids Running Series
This national race-in-a-box program for kids ages 2–14 grew from 40 to more than 250 community race series on RunSignup, using limited dashboard access to give local coordinators what they need while keeping every series on brand.
- Race Series:40 → 250+
- Registrations:168K
- Registration Growth (2018–2019):24%
Steps for Students
Students and families from 56 schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston register and fundraise on RunSignup, with each campus set up as its own team and totals tracked in real time.
- Schools Supported:56
- Registrants:6,500
- Raised for Schools:$775,000
Kids Events Planning Resources
Learn How Child Privacy Works
Organize Your Kids Race Volunteers
Plan a School Fun Run
Start Your Kids Race on RunSignup
Create your kids event for free today, or schedule a call and our team will help you set up registration, pricing, and waivers.
FAQ: All About Kids Events
What types of events use kids race registration software?
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Can a kids race raise money for a school or nonprofit?
How do I find and manage volunteers for a kids race?
The Latest Blogs on Kids Events
Community Roundup: Healthy Kids
We’re checking in regularly to see what the endurance community is doing to keep the industry running forward in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. For more ideas, view you can find all the previous highlights archive here. Today’s highlight is a look…
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Healthy Kids Running Series
About Healthy Kids Running Series Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) was founded by Jeff Long, President and Founder of Pattison Sports Group. The nonprofit aims to combat childhood obesity by introducing children to the world of running. Open to kids aged 2-14,…
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Child Privacy Update
Our great User Experience team updated the new Child Privacy registration path to be simpler and friendlier to understand with the following replacing wordy radio button options: Geez, our site if getting friendlier and friendlier to use!
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Child Privacy
To protect the data the races who use us as their online registration platform, we have made some updates to your race, event and club websites to better protect the online privacy of children, particularly those under the age of 13. Our…
Read MoreCASA Superhero Run Richmond Case Study
We have a series Customer Case Studies, in which we take your stories and share your challenges and successes as a learning tool for other RunSignup users. This CASA Superhero Run Case Study focuses on creating a family-friendly event, cultivating fundraisers, and creating a positive volunteer experience….
Read MoreHealthy Kids Running Series Case Study
We have a series of Customer Case Studies, in which we take your stories and share your challenges and successes as a learning tool for other RunSignup users. This Healthy Kids Running Series Case Study focuses on setting up a Running Series within RunSignup, and…
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