With spring race season on the horizon, Q1 is the time to learn and prepare. From the January through March we have a series of webinars and certifications for race directors and timers, all focused on technology updates and what you need to know as you head into your season.
If you cannot make a webinar at the specified date and time, we recommend that you register anyway and we will send you a recording and follow-up within 48 hours of the original webinar. Registration for each webinar is separate so you can select the webinar schedule that fits your needs – but don’t worry, we’ll send you reminders along the way if you get overwhelmed by all the choices.
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- Live Webinars for Race Directors and Timers
- Live Webinars for Timers
- Timer Certifications
- Key On-Demand Webinars
LIVE WEBINARS FOR RACE DIRECTORS AND TIMERS
These sessions are designed for race directors, event management companies, and timers.
Speed Round: Tips, Tricks, and Technology
Wednesday, January 26 2022
2:00pm ET (11:00am PT)
Join Bryan Jenkins for a rapid-fire session highlighting the key technology settings and features that are frequently missed or overlooked. Topics include:
- Event Setup
- Key Settings and Features
- Marketing and Promotion
- Event Website Design
- Fundraising Tips
- Race day tools for efficiency
And more! This perennial favorite covers more than 60 tips and tricks and is guarantee to have something new for you.
RaceDay Tools: An Introduction
Tuesday, February 1 2022
12:00pm ET (9:00am PT)
This webinar will provide an overview of the RaceDay technology products race organizers and timers can use to increase registrations, create efficiencies, and improve the race experience. This overview will provide a quick overview of each of the following RaceDay products:
- RaceDay Registration
- Dynamic Bib Assignments
- RaceDay CheckIn and Volunteer CheckIn
- Results (Virtual and Scored)
- Photos
- RaceJoy
This live webinar is ideal for race organizers and timers using GiveSignup l RunSignup’s registration platform.
RaceTrends Review
Wednesday, February 2 2022
2:00pm ET (11:00am PT)
We mined the internal GiveSignup | RunSignup data over the last 5 years to identify key trends in the endurance industry. Join us for a review of what we uncovered, including:
- 2021 participation levels compared to 2019 and 2020
- The rate and trajectory of COVID-19 recovery
- The shifting prevalence of in-person and virtual events
- Patterns in participant registration
- The success of various promotional strategies
- Trends in peer-to-peer fundraising events
- The impact of technology on event day
Managing Event Volunteers
Wednesday, February 9 2022
2:00pm ET (11:00am PT)
Volunteers are the backbone of events. Join us for a look at the free volunteer management platform that’s included within every event dashboard, including task setup, communication tools, and reporting. Then, learn how to track the status of your volunteers on race day with volunteer check-in within the RaceDay CheckIn App.
Running Towards Carbon Neutrality
Wednesday, February 16 2022
2:00pm ET (11:00am PT)
Join our guest speaker, Porter Bratten, to learn more about what it means for a race organization to go carbon neutral – or at least, reduce your carbon footprint. He’ll discuss why his organization chose to put in the time to go carbon neutral, what steps they took to offset their carbon impact, and how your organization can follow in their footsteps.
Event Renewal and Participant Management
Wednesday, February 23 2022
2:00pm ET (11:00am PT)
Start 2022 off right. Review the renewal process (and any cleanup that may be needed from the last two years), then get a refresh on participant management options and best practices. This webinar will cover:
- Renewing your events
- Self-serve participant management options
- Refund, deferrals, and transfers
- Bulk participant management
- Communicating participant management options
RaceDay CheckIn and Volunteer CheckIn
Tuesday, March 1 2022
12:00pm ET (9:00am PT)
Start 2022 off right. Review the renewal process (and any cleanup that may be needed from the last two years), then get a refresh on participant management options and best practices. This webinar will cover:
- Renewing your events
- Self-serve participant management options
- Refund, deferrals, and transfers
- Bulk participant management
- Communicating participant management options
RaceJoy Overview
Tuesday, March 29 2022
12:00pm ET (9:00am PT)
Join us for an overview of RaceJoy and find out how you can elevate your race experience – for either on-site or virtual events. RaceJoy is RunSignup’s mobile app for race day and provides participant tracking, spectator cheer sending, and immediate results along with a host of other features. In addition, race organizers are able to use RaceJoy to monitor participant progress and actively communicate with participants. RaceJoy is one of the many RaceDay products RunSignup has developed to support its events. This webinar is ideal for race organizers and timers.
LIVE WEBINARS FOR TIMERS
These short webinars are designed specifically for race timers, and assume a baseline level of knowledge of race timing.
Timer Survey Debrief
Tuesday, January 18 2022
12:00pm ET (9:00am PT)
Industry timers are invited to attend this live webinar to get a debrief on the recent Timer Research Survey findings. Respondents included 181 timers located throughout the country. Topics will cover:
- Basic business practices
- Response strategies to Covid
- Technology products used
- Specific feedback on RunSignup’s RaceDay product offerings
RaceDay Scoring: Multisport
Tuesday, February 15 2022
12:00pm ET (9:00am PT)
Timers are invited to attend this advanced RaceDay Scoring training session where we will focus on multirace events, such as triathlons. This session will guide timers on the set up steps in RaceDay Scoring and potential troubleshooting scenarios.
This is ideal for timers who have a basic understanding of RaceDay Scoring.
CERTIFICATIONS FOR TIMERS
These free certifications are for timers only; you must have a timer account set up with RunSignup to attend. All timers are welcome. Each certification program is 3-4 hours long and requires attendance for the full session, as well as participation in certification exercise. In addition to the RunSignup registration linked below, you will complete a second registration on GoToWebinar to access the classroom.
RunSignup Certification
Tuesday, February 8 2022
12:00pm-3:00pm ET (9:00am-12:00pm PT)
This free online training is for Timers who wish to become RunSignup Certified on RunSignup’s registration platform. Timers completing this course will receive RunSignup Certification status and training on RunSignup’s registration and race related marketing tools so that they can increase the value and services they provide to their events.
Registrants will receive a link to a GoToWebinar meeting that will include initial prep training that attendees can do in advance of the session. Participants will need access to a computer and Internet service. Attendance for the full three hours is required. Attendees will complete lab exercises and answer a questionnaire in order to receive certification. Space is limited so that one-on-one assistance can be provided as needed.
RaceJoy Certification
Tuesday, February 22 2022
12:00pm-4:00pm ET (9:00am-1:00pm PT)
RunSignup is extending this training as a free service for Timers to help support their ability to offer virtual and on-site events RaceJoy’s mobile race experience. In order to attend, you must have a timer account set up with RunSignup. All timers are welcome. Existing certified timers are encouraged to attend as many new capabilities and changes were implemented.
This online training is for Timers who wish to become RaceJoy Certified in order to provide RaceJoy to their events. This session will focus on how timers can offer RaceJoy for hybrid races, including on-site timed events with defined courses, race anywhere events, and challenge events.
Registrants will receive a link to a WebEx meeting that will include initial prep training that attendees can do in advance of the session. Participants will need access to a computer and Internet service. Attendance for the full four hours is required. Attendees will complete map building exercises and answer online polling questions in order to receive certification. One-on-one assistance will be provided as needed.
Note: Certification is based upon the company not the individual. You can choose to have one person from your organization to become certified and then train the others on your staff.
RaceDay Scoring Certification
Tuesday, March 8 2022
12:00pm-4:00pm ET (9:00am-1:00pm PT)
This is for Timers Only. In order to attend, you must have a timer account set up with RunSignup. All timers are welcome.
This online training is for Timers who wish to become RaceDay Certified and trained in RunSignup’s flagship scoring software, RaceDay Scoring. This is basic training on RaceDay Scoring. if you would like advanced training, please set up a session here. Current certified timers who wish to receive a refresher are welcome to attend.
Registrants will receive a link to a GoTo Webinar meeting that will include initial prep training that attendees can do in advance of the session. Participants will need access to a computer and Internet service. Attendance for the full 4 hours is required. Attendees will complete lab exercises and answer online polling questions in order to receive certification. One-on-one assistance will be provided as needed.
Note: Certification is based upon the company not the individual. You can choose to have one person from your organization to become certified and then train the others on your staff.
On-Demand Webinars
Looking for more? Check out a few of our favorite on-demand webinars from the last year, covering key topics for race directors and timers.
- Contingency Planning: How to Host a Successful Race
- Fundraising with a 5K (or other race)
- Event Marketing Essentials
- Selecting the Right Team Option for Your Event
- Websites: Branding and Content
- Websites: Professional Cover Pages
- Email Marketing
- Customize Your Results Page (for Timers)
- RaceDay Scoring Introduction (for Timers)
