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New Certification Program for All Timers RunSignUp announces its new RaceDay Timer Certification program with a four-city U.S. tour in January 2019. RunSignUp offers a full suite of race day products for timers, encompassing everything from scoring to live results and race day check-in to RaceJoy’s live participant tracking to help timers deliver a quality […]
This past weekend, participants of the Hell of a Half Marathon and their supporting family and friends were treated to RaceJoy’s live phone tracking and cheer sending as part of their infernal race day experience. The race is aptly named due to the challenging course marked by steep hills and the hot weather common in […]
Oklahoma’s Tulsa Run Offers RaceJoy’s Live Tracking and Cheer Sending August 22, 2018 – Moorestown, NJ – Race organizers of the Tulsa Federal Credit Union Tulsa Run are offering participants and spectators the most advanced form of live tracking on race day with the mobile app, RaceJoy. Participants and their supporting family and friends will […]
RaceJoy has released a new version that introduces its latest innovation for tracking relay teams at running and cycling events. Key improvements include the ability for manual check-ins, new login screens, team performance monitoring, and more fine tune controls for the user. These are in addition to recent advances like Store and Forward of a […]
Have you upgraded your RaceJoy app? A significant part of what RaceJoy offers participants on race day involves the use of sound to add to the race day experience – from audio cheers sent by family and friends to live progress updates with information like pace and estimated finish time, competitor progress alerts, race news […]
RaceJoy is no longer able to support participants posting progress updates on their Facebook walls due to changes in Facebook’s policies. Previously, participants could choose to have their progress updates posted real-time on their Facebook wall as they crossed milestones along the course that included their pace and estimated finish time. As part of the […]
One of the Largest 15K Running Events Delivers RaceJoy June 27, 2018 – Moorestown, NJ – Race organizers of the Boilermaker Road Race are offering advanced live runner tracking with the race day mobile app, RaceJoy. Participants and spectators will be treated to an interactive race day experience with live performance updates and real-time GPS […]
RaceJoy’s Runner Tracking Offered at One of the Largest 10Ks in the Nation June 5, 2018 – Moorestown, NJ – RaceJoy, the industry’s leading race day mobile app, is available at the Bellin Run, one of the largest 10K races in the nation. The race organizers are providing participants and spectators with RaceJoy’s advanced runner […]
Leading Race Day Mobile Application Available at 178 Mile Relay Run Adventure Moorestown, NJ – RaceJoy, a RunSignUp product, is the industry’s leading race day mobile app and is being offered by race organizers of the 14th Annual Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure (RTO). More than 250 teams of runners will combine their efforts to complete […]
Race Directors HQ took a Deep Dive into RaceJoy, and we are pleased to share their coverage. Race Directors HQ is a resource for race organizers to find out about the various tools and services they can use to help propel their business. Some excerpts from their piece… Using GPS is a key differentiator between RaceJoy […]
Broad Street Run Delivers on Race Day Experience May 2, 2018 – Moorestown, NJ – RunSignUp’s product, RaceJoy, the leading race day tracking mobile application, is being offered for participants and spectators of the 39th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run. On May 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, participants of the largest ten-mile road race will […]
People galloped through the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon with RaceJoy! The Kentucky Derby Festival is the biggest party of the spring with more than 1.5 million people attending over 70 events. Many people don’t realize that the Kentucky Derby is filled with a weekend filled with festivities, and RaceJoy was fortunate enough to […]
We are happy to announce we’ve redesigned our setup wizard screens to make the process easier and to ensure readability outdoors on race day. Using more vibrant, contrasting colors, you can now get race day ready on site, even on the sunniest of days. We’re excited by the new improvements and think you will be […]
UPDATE (4/30/2018): In addition to the steps we discussed below, we also did a refactoring of the code. We implemented a new model to reduce the processing needed to setup new participants and spectators. This new code was used this weekend for several races, including the Kentucky Derby Marathon. We had 2.2 Million configuration records […]
We are seeing an increase in interest for long distance endurance relay events where runners can share in a challenging, memorable experience together. With this, we’ve been doing a great deal of work with RaceJoy to deliver the features that the teams and that race organizers want that are specific to the unique nature involved […]
This weekend, the Hogeye Marathon & Relays is taking things to the next level by offering RaceJoy’s advanced tracking and interactive race day features in its 42nd running. With the addition of RaceJoy, participants can get an extra motivational lift by knowing others are tracking them, receiving live continual progress updates and fun, encouraging cheers […]
We saw a runner called The Praying Runner posted on Facebook that he would be running his 50th marathon at age 50 on March 4th at the Napa Valley Marathon. We were intrigued to find out his story and he graciously shared a little of life with us… Why 50 Marathons and Why Running? Thirteen […]
Sponsor Recognition Opportunities in RaceJoy Race organizers can easily share all the value sponsors receive when they sponsor RaceJoy’s tracking and cheer sending with RaceJoy’s new sponsor video. Many events have sponsors wanting more value for their dollars or events may want to offer RaceJoy’s live tracking and cheer sending, but may not have the […]
Races offering RunSignUp’s RaceJoy mobile tracking and cheer sending can now publicly share their official interactive course map built in RaceJoy. Race organizers are able to post their official course maps on websites, through emails, or on social media sites like Facebook. What makes RaceJoy’s map tool unique is its responsive nature versus being a […]
Convenient Access to Race Information RaceJoy has recently released new content capabilities for race organizers providing the ability to add custom content in three key areas: General Race Information Schedule of Events Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) All are self-administered by the race and edits can be made at any time through race day. Content is […]
19,000 users | 218,000 Progress Alerts | 24,000 Cheers The 2017 AACR Philadelphia Marathon’s participants and supporting friends and family fully embraced RaceJoy’s race day technology and broke all RaceJoy’s usage records with 19,000 participants and spectators making use of the app to track and send cheers to runners. These 19,000 sent the most […]
This past weekend, RaceJoy was offered at two premier road races, the Madison Marathon in Wisconsin and the Charlotte Marathon in North Carolina. The races provided RaceJoy’s live phone tracking, progress alerts and cheer messages to participants and their supporting friends and families. Another big weekend for RaceJoy, with 12,400 people using the app and […]
One of the most known and largest races in Connecticut, the 2017 Hartford Marathon was all about determination, passion and community. The course showcases the revitalized riverfronts of Hartford and East Hartford with breathtaking views of the Connecticut River and classic New England charm of Old Main Street. And, to add to the scenic course […]
Below are instructions on how to add custom Geo Cheer Points to your map in RaceJoy. If you would prefer to learn about this feature in video format, click here. With RaceJoy’s Geo Cheer Points, you can schedule audio messages to be automatically played as participants reach certain geographic positions on the course. This tool […]
Attention race organizers of relay events! Do you want to provide tracking specifically for your relay participants and their teams? Are you interested in having access to a race day monitoring system that includes direct communication with your participants and key race day personnel? The RaceJoy for Relays video answers why relays use RaceJoy and […]
Every August, the City of Flint comes to life as thousands of runners, walkers and fitness enthusiasts take part in the HAP Crim Festival of Races. A weekend-long celebration, the courses take racers through some of Flint’s most beautiful neighborhoods and challenging hills, with legendary entertainment and encouraging spectators all along the way. The race […]
RaceJoy introduces a real-time progress board as part of its Race Day Monitoring System, continuing to provide the new technology breakthroughs for race organizers. Race organizers and timers can now use RaceJoy to monitor the progress of individuals and relay teams as they complete milestones or exchange points on the course in a grid view. […]
Burning River Offers Live Tracking and “Off Course” Alerts to Runners An exciting, 100- and 50-mile solo run and 100-mile relay held in Northeast Ohio, the Burning River Endurance Run & Relay travels through several of the region’s most scenic areas, including the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the Cleveland and Summit Metro Parks. This […]
Apple has changed the rules for what passes as a valid app (Will Apple’s App Store New Guidelines Trouble Event Apps?) and has started removing hundreds of thousands of apps based on these new guidelines. What this means: If your race has a light weight app that is basically content, or is created from a core […]
This past weekend the inaugural Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon took place and was the first race in Alaska to provide RaceJoy’s advanced tracking and cheers. Offering one of the most challenging and breathtaking extreme triathlons in North America, this new race experience is sure to be on the top of serious athletes’ bucket lists. Alaskaman caps […]
This past weekend RaceJoy hit the water with its first all-swim event, the Portland Bridge Swim. The Portland Bridge Swim is approximately 11 miles. The course runs under 11 of Portland, Oregon’s Willamette River bridges, through downtown and beyond. This is a significant challenge and a huge accomplishment for the participants. Safety is Key! Safety […]
RunSignUp’s RaceDay Photos platform is now being delivered in RaceJoy’s race day mobile app. Participants can now have quick access to their race day photos in addition to RaceJoy’s live tracking and cheer sending. A free and open platform, RunSignUp’s RaceDay Photos enables race organizers, photographers or timers with the ability to easily manage their […]
This past weekend the 2nd Annual Rock Lobster Relay, a multi-day 200 mile course along the scenic Maine coastline, offered RaceJoy for the second year in a row. 52 teams competed and 614 runners and supporting spectators used RaceJoy over the weekend! The Rock Lobster Relay is known for its firsts… This relay is […]
RunSignUp’s RaceJoy recently held a webinar to share information about map matters in relation to RaceJoy’s race day mobile app. Below is a summation of what was covered or you can view the recording here: Topics covered include: Why Your Course Matters Map Adjustments Cell Conditions Verification Extra Value: Custom Map Markers Custom Cheer Points […]
Geo-Positioning of Customized Audio Messages to Participants May 26, 2017 – Moorestown, NJ – RunSignUp’s race day mobile application, RaceJoy, announces its newest feature, custom Cheer Points, for race organizers of running, walking and cycling events. Race organizers can now schedule custom audio messages to be delivered to participants’ phones at designated geographic positions along […]
RaceJoy had the most usage of relay teams at a single race since its inception at this last weekend’s Colfax Marathon in Denver, Colorado with close to 700 teams using RaceJoy. RaceJoy recently released an industry breakthrough where it virtually ties relay team phones together to provide progress alerts for the team. Colfax is one of […]
“Being able to share my race experience with my family and others with an improved level of detail via RaceJoy was pretty awesome.” Rob Gomez On May 14, Rob Gomez, placed first and won the Maine Coast Marathon with a finish time of 2:34 averaging 5:54 minute miles. Rob’s time would have been even less […]
Part One! Record Usage over One Race Weekend and One Race We are seeing record RaceJoy usage on multiple fronts in this popular running month of May! This is a three part series demonstrating the full adoption of RaceJoy’s innovative race day technology. First up is the record for overall usage over a single race […]
Sunday was a BIG day for RaceJoy. Some of the largest races in the country – Pittsburgh Marathon, Flying Pig, Broad Street, Prairie Fire Spring Half and Rhode Races Providence Marathon all gave their participants and spectators access to RaceJoy. Over 10,000 people ran with RaceJoy on their phones with over 20,000 spectators watching and […]
RaceJoy’s newest relay release made its debut this last weekend at Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races. RaceJoy’s latest release breaks new ground for relay teams and runners at this Connecticut race were able to be the first to experience it! Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races Cheshire Road Races offers a half marathon, a 2-person […]
Newest Breakthrough for Relay Team Tracking Now Available April 28, 2017 – Moorestown, NJ – RunSignUp’s mobile application, RaceJoy, announces its newest relay team live tracking release for running, walking and cycling events. RaceJoy is the industry’s leading race day technology solution with live tracking, cheer sending and race day monitoring. This newest release offers […]
138,000 Progress Alerts Issued! As one of the first marathons to ever offer RaceJoy, the 2017 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon delivered a live race day experience for those at the race site and for remote spectators. RaceJoy was a significant component of this along with the event’s live streaming and interviews on race day. […]
Before your registration opens, make sure to get your race enabled for RaceJoy. Here are the top five reasons for enabling sooner rather than later. Reason One: Promotion and Visibility = Increase Registrations The sooner you get your race loaded and live in RaceJoy, the sooner your promotion begins. RaceJoy’s Race Calendar currently includes more […]
Runners and walkers can’t resist the draw of the Chocolate Town Challenge in Hershey, Pennsylvania – the Sweetest Place on Earth! The challenge consists of two events; one in the Spring that was held this last weekend and offers a 10k distance and then a Fall half marathon event in October. This past weekend held […]
We’ve taken RaceJoy’s foundational live Race Day features that are focused on the participant experience and repurposed them to provide powerful information for race operations. The key features available for Race Organizers are: Tracking: In-app live GPS tracking of race operations team Monitoring: At-a-glance view of race operations and participants on the course Performance stats […]
ChronoTrack wrote a blog recently about the importance of course certification. In the virtual age of GPS watches, Google Maps and smart phones, it is important to make sure the physical world is measured accurately. We believe this is true even with our heavy investment in RaceJoy and GPS tracking – having real measured mile […]
This past weekend, race organizers of the Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madness offered a fully-connected race using RaceJoy – not just for the participants and spectators, but for the race operations team as well. This was the first time the Wrightsville Beach Marathon used RaceJoy and people fully embraced the new technology – close to […]
The 2017 Tobacco Road Marathon and Half Marathon offered RaceJoy’s live GPS tracking and cheer sending for the first time! This popular race weekend offers more than 20 miles of picturesque experience along the American Tobacco Trail in Cary, North Carolina. The Tobacco Road race weekend has grown to attract runners from around the world […]
The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K is known for its picturesque setting in north Florida. People love doing this race with its out-and-back course featuring quaint beach towns (resembling homes like those in the Truman Show), dune lakes and beautiful beaches. This is the race that you hear about that gives a Vera Bradley […]
We frequently get asked, ‘Do I really need to click the Start My Race button as I cross the start line?’ We understand that some would rather not worry about clicking the button at the start of the race, and the simple answer to this question is: No, you do not have to click the […]
