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We recently were approved by the telecom carriers to have our own Short Code to support results notifications and emergency txt services for races. We have been using a shared short code service provider. Having our own short code assures us of having the highest bandwidth available as well as continual service from all mobile […]
We have added the ability to customize Results Notifications with rich HTML, and of course the custom tags we have always supported. The new editor looks like the editor in other parts of RunSignUp: The tags are very extensive and allow timers to also send out split notifications:
In our pursuit of having the fastest registration platform, we now give users the ability to save their preferred TXT and EMail notifications in their profile. This means when the next race wants the same information, it automatically populates. These are saved automatically when a participant signs up for them either in the Results notifications, […]
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 Dirty Dog 15K Trail Run Case Study focuses on tiered pricing for a sellout race, building bib labels, and differentiating your race to create positive word of mouth. View […]
We continue to see more races adopt notifications in partnership with their timers. This service is provided for free to races that use RunSignUp for registration and very inexpensively for races even if they do not use RunSignUp for registration. This past weekend a race of over 10,000 pre-registered runners, the McGuire’s St. Patricks Day […]
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 Run Thru the Woods Case Study focuses on building a community event and making Race Day easy. View the PDF Version of the Run Thru the Woods Case Study Overview: In […]
We are pleased to announce that RunScore has licensed the RunSignUp Results technology platform to create a new offering for RunScore timers – RunScore Results. RunScore Results allows any RunScore timer to simply upload results to the web and provide finish notifications to runners and their friends without the usual complications. If you know how […]
Thanksgiving has become a big day for races. Just as we are seeing an increase in Thanksgiving Day Races, we believe runner demand for notifications is increasing. Turkey day was also a big day for us to gauge how our new Results 3.0 system is working for customers. A few quick facts: Total RunSignUp Registration for Thanksgiving Day: 184 […]
We are expanding the Custom Results API to include a mechanism for providing notifications. The concept is that a list of participants can be uploaded to RunSignUp a week or two before a race and participants and their friends and families can then sign up for notifications. When race day comes, the timer will be […]
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 Playmakers Case Study focuses on Running Store Race Calendars, registration for Races & Training Teams, and advising local races. View the PDF Version of the Playmakers Case Study […]
With the release of RunSignUp Results 3.0, we will be introducing new pricing mechanisms. Races who use RunSignUp for registration will still get free results and notifications. The pricing is really meant to address our customers (especially timers who can not dictate registration providers) who use a mix of registration platforms and want to use […]
RunSignUp Results 3.0 is now released. There are a number of significant improvements over RunSignUp Results 2.0: Improved User Interface and Kiosk for faster Results viewing and searching. Quick Widget for embedding Results in Timer and Race websites. New Pricing to allow non-RunSignUp races to use RunSignUp Results. Improved API and integration with RunScore and […]
We have added an option to turn off Results Notifications. This is useful for testing results upload out before a race. The setting is in the Race Day -> Results -> SetUp menu page.
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 Ford Timing Case Study focuses on Integration with the Race Director, Widgets for existing Websites, and RunSignUp GO features. View the PDF Version of the Ford Timing Case Study […]
We are starting a new 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. A This Columbus Running Company Case Study focuses on a Bib Assignment & Pickup at multiple locations, experimenting with new options, and taking advantage of […]
