New to Memberships: Here’s Your Roadmap
RunSignup’s Membership platform makes it easy to manage your running club or organization. Whether you’re migrating from a spreadsheet or starting fresh, follow these steps to get up and running quickly.
Step 1: Basic Information
Start by entering your organization’s core details in the Membership Organization Wizard — your club name, location, description, and branding. This sets the foundation for your member-facing pages.
What You’ll Set Up in Step 1 of the Wizard
Organization Info
Add your organization name, location, and contact info
Description
Explain who/what your organization is and include your logo
URL
Create a custom URL unique to your organization
Social Links
Make it easy for your members to find their organization online
Step 2: Membership Levels
Define the membership types your club offers. Create as many levels as your need — individual family, elite, student — each with its own pricing, perks, and duration.
What You’ll Set Up in Step 2 of the Wizard
Multiple Level Types
Individual, family, group — unique pricing and benefits per level.
Flexible Duration
Monthly, daily, or custom date range — your choice.
Perks & Discounts
Tell members what they get at each level to drive sign-ups.
Steps 3 & 4: Payment & Finish
Connect your payout account, set fees, and configure auto-renewal. Then review and publish — you’ll be ready to accept members in minutes.
What You’ll Set Up in Steps 3 & 4 of the Wizard
Payment Account
Connect your bank account so membership payments go directly to you
Processing Fees
Select how you would like to handle processing fees — have the purchasers cover them or absorb them.
Review & Launch
Review your website & dashboard before you go live — you’re ready to start accepting members
RunSignup’s membership platform transformed how we manage our club. Setup took less than an hour, and the automatic renewals alone saved us countless hours chasing down lapsed members every year.
Managing Your Members
Once you’re live, RunSignup’s dashboard gives you everything you need — no spreadsheets required.
Member
Dashboard
Search, filter, and manage all your members in one place.
Automated
Emails
Welcome emails, renewal reminders, and receipts sent automatically.
Built-In
Reporting
Track revenue, member counts, and renewals at a glance.
Auto
Renewals
Members renew automatically, reducing accidental lapses.
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