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
I like the graph that shows how our 3 membership levels and total memberships have changed over time. [It] gives a very quick snap shot on how we are progressing.
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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