1. RunSignUp Go
Bringing Race Day Together
January, 2014
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2. Race Day
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Bibs
Race Day Registration
Check-In
Timing
Scoring
Results
Notifications
Photos
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3. Bringing Race Day Together
Agenda
• RunSignUp Go – Open Platform
• Runner Registration
• Kiosks
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Pre-Assigned Bibs
Dynamic Bib Assignment
Syncing with the Timer
Adding Results
Adding Notification
Go Partners
Race Day Registration
Smartphones & Kiosks
Bib Assignment
Pre or Dynamic
Check-In
Participant Editing
Results, Notifications
& Video/Photos
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4. RunSignUp Go
The Open Race Day Platform
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Plug and Play Architecture
Chose the tools that you use, want or need
Best of Breed approach
Open API allows for any integration
Rich & Growing set of Tech Partners
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5. Participants
Your Website
Register
Register
Your Website
Run
Race!
Timing
System
Finish Line
Results and Notifications
on Website, Mobile, TXT,
Email, Facebook and Twitter.
Results
Results
Chronotrack,
MyLaps, RFID,
Ipico, Agee
Bibs & Time
Machine, etc.
Scoring & Results
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6. Race Day Registration
Smartphones & Kiosks
Bib Assignment
Pre or Dynamic
Check-In
Participant Editing
Results, Notifications
& Video/Photos
RUNNER REGISTRATION
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7. Race Day Registration
• Enable Kiosk Mode
• Set Registration Periods
• Race Info -> Race Day
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8. Kiosks
• Any device with a browser
• Let users register from home or on Smartphones on race day
• Kiosk mode for Tablets, Chromebooks, Netbooks, Laptops, etc.
• Keyboards are nice for most users
• Simplified, fast User Interface
• No more typing paper entries on race day
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9. Race Day Registration
Smartphones & Kiosks
Bib Assignment
Pre or Dynamic
Check-In
Participant Editing
Results, Notifications
& Video/Photos
BIB ASSIGNMENT
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10. Bib Assignment
• RunSignUp Bib # Options
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Assign as people register
Assign in Bulk
Manually Assign
Import Bib Numbers from
spreadsheet
• Dynamic Assignment
• Team Bib Assignment
• From RunScore or Race
Director
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11. Assign Bibs at Registration Time
• Each runner gets a bib assigned when they
register online
• Pick starting bib Number
• Share bibs with multiple events (5K and 10K)
• Or pick a starting number for each event
• Auto-skips any previously assigned bib numbers
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12. Bulk Bib Assignment
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Assign bibs for one or more events (5K and 10K)
Starting Bib #, ascending or descending
Chose Alphabetic or Date assignment policy
Overwrite pre-existing bibs (or not)
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13. Manually Assign Bibs
• List all participants and enter bib and chip numbers
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14. Import Bib Numbers
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Download the Participant List csv
Enter bib numbers in Excel
Save as CSV
Import
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15. Dynamic Bib Assignment
• Designed for Store, Expo and Race Day bib handout
• Volunteers can type bib # as handed out
• Bar Code Readers if bibs have bar codes
• Chomebook with USB Barcode reader http://idautomation.com/cart/IDAutomationUSB-Barcode-Scanner-with-DataBar-in-Black-P758.aspx
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16. Team Bib Assignment
• Assign Single Number to all Team Members
• Teams have
• Team ID# and
• Team Bib Number and
• Individual Bib Number
• Mix and Match, with Multiple Ranges
• Integrated with The Race Director
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17. Race Day Registration
Smartphones & Kiosks
Bib Assignment
Pre or Dynamic
Check-In
Participant Editing
Results, Notifications
& Video/Photos
RACE CHECK-IN
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18. Check-In Decisions
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Custom Printed Bibs
Printing Labels
Dynamic Bib Assignment
Virtual Race Bags
Giveaway and Purchased Items
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Running Store Handout
Group Handout
Expo Handout
Race Day Handout
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19. Virtual Race Bags
• Connect Virtual Race Bags to RunSignUp
• VRB auto-loads Participant information and sends Virtual Race
Bags to Participants
• Optional Virtual Race Bag Tab on RunSignUp page
• More info
• http://runsignup.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/virtual-race-bags/
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20. Labels – Custom Printed Bibs
• Custom Printed Bibs
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Ideal for sold out races where there is enough time to order
Extra expense
Download CSV from RunSignUp after Bib Assignment
Forward to Bib Company for Custom Printing
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http://shop.marathononline.com/
http://bibnumbers.eventsonline.ca/site/personalize
http://shop.marathononline.com/options.aspx
http://www.runningcount.com/bib-numberproducts.php?category=6
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21. Printing Labels
• Avery 5160 Labels get Printed
• Stick on Bibs
• RunSignUp Bib Printout Utility
• Under Participant -> Reports
• Customize form
• Text
• ? Insert a field from the database
• Output PDF formatted for 5160 labels
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22. Printing Labels
• Avery 5160 Labels – Amazon ~$20 for 3,000
• http://www.amazon.com/Avery-White-Mailing-LabelsPrinters/dp/B00006B8FZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362861258
&sr=8-1&keywords=avery+5160
• Printing Labels Suggestions
• Print in alphabetical order
• Put bibs in hanging folders ordered by last name
• General Guidelines
• Best setup is 2 volunteers
• Can do ~100 bibs in 5-10 minutes
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23. Dynamic Bib Assignment
Dynamic Bib Assignment
Store Pickup
Store Pickup
Store Pickup
Multiple Stores
Expo Pickup
Expo Pickup
Expo Pickup
Race Day Pickup
Race Day Pickup
Race Day Pickup
Multiple Pickup Lines
Each station has batch of bibs
Assign bib to each runner
Write name on bib – especially for family pickups!
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24. RunSignUp Dynamic Bib Assignment
• Bib Assignment on laptop, Chromebook, Tablet or mobile
phone.
• Laptops and Chromebooks work with Bar Code scanners for
bib reading.
• Find under Race Info –> Race Day Registration
• Enable others to do check-in under Customize -> Participant
Display
• Ensures security in information access
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25. Check-In Screen
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Many options for Bibs & Checkin
Pick Columns
Filter data by event
Hide people checked in
Pick Editing Options
Pick Device type
Sort by registration date
Sort by name
Search by name and bib
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26. Bib Handout Page
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Based on setup
Big buttons for mobile
Quick Edit/Check-In
Bib Number can be bar coded in.
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27. No Bib Races
• Simply do checkin
• Include Giveaways & Store items
• Take Cash Payments
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28. 2-Step Race Day Layout
Bib Assignment
with bar code
scanner
Paper – bib handout,
Data entry from paper
Race Day
Registration
Bib Pickup
Bib Handout from
Bins/hanging folders
Pre-Registration
Bib Pickup
Kiosk Station for
Race Day Entry
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Pre-Registrants
Race Day Registrants

29. One Step Race Day Layout
Mobile Reg –
Bib Assignment
with bar code
Scanner
Kiosk registration –
Enter bib # at end of
Registration
Race Day Kiosk
Registration &
Bib Pickup
Bib Handout from
Bins/hanging folders
Pre-Registration
Bib Pickup
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Race Day Registrants
Pre-Registrants

30. Check In Summary
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Complete bib handout enablement
Bib Assignment options
Printing Bib Label Utility
Dynamic Bib Handout
• Stores
• Expo
• Race Day
• Check-In Page
• Customize Check-In Fields
• Mobile and Tablet Check-In
• Enable multiple users
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31. Race Day Registration
Smartphones & Kiosks
Bib Assignment
Pre or Dynamic
Check-In
Participant Editing
Results, Notifications
& Video/Photos
PARTICIPANT EDITING
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32. Participant Syncing
• Scoring System provides the “hub” of information sharing
• All connections made with REST based Open API that any
vendor can implement
• Sync Participant Information – Edit in RunSignUp or
RunScore/Race Director
Participant Registration
Results
Notification
Participant
Download
And Sync
Results
Timing Systems
Chronotrack, MyLaps,
TimeMachine, etc.
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Time &
Bib/Chip
Scoring Systems

33. Timing Software Syncing
• RunScore
• RunScore has full Participant & Bib syncing capability.
• Changes made in either RunSignUp or RunScore are synced
with the other one automatically if you have checked the
“sync” option in RunScore.
• Runners registering on race morning are automatically
downloaded into RunScore.
• The Race Director
• The Race Director has full Participant & Bib Syncing
• Changes made in either RunSignUp or Race Director are
synced with the other one automatically if you have
checked the “sync” option in Race Director.
• Runners registering on race morning are automatically
downloaded into Race Director.
• Team Syncing
• Lapio
• Tight integration for Participant Data, then Scoring and
Results done in Lapio
• Can always default to csv upload and download.
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34. Race Day Registration
Smartphones & Kiosks
Bib Assignment
Pre or Dynamic
Check-In
Participant Editing
Results, Notifications
& Video/Photos
RESULTS & NOTIFICATIONS
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35. Participant & Result Syncing
• Allows timers to mix and match Registration, Results, Timing
and Scoring systems
Participant Registration
Results
Notification
Results
Upload
Results
Timing Systems
Chronotrack, MyLaps,
TimeMachine, etc.
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Time &
Bib/Chip
Scoring Systems

36. RunSignUp Results Display
• Beautiful, searchable
Results
• Timers can post using
RunScore or The Race
Director or uploading
CSV files
• Results Widgets can
be displayed on
timer’s website & race
website
• Customize the look
and feel
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37. Results Display Configuration
• Edit Column Headings
• Hide Columns
• Drag and drop column ordering
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38. RunSignUp Results Kiosk
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39. RunSignUp Results Notification
• Runner, Friends and Family can register for free notification
when results are posted
• Registration Path
• Track a Runner
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40. Finisher Certificate
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41. Setting Divisions in RunSignUp
• If not using scoring
software to set
Divisions, you can let
RunSignUp do it for
you.
• Simply upload bib #
and time. We do the
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42. RunSignUp Results Scalability
• Over 120,000 result queries per minute
• Average ½ second response time.
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43. Xact - Open Results Options
• Used in large races like Marine Corps
Marathon and Disney races.
• Integrated with The Race Director and
RunScore as well as directly to the Timing
Systems
• Notifications on Splits via TXT, Email,
Facebook, Twitter
• RunSignUp Integration
• Replace RunSignUp Results with Xact
• Collect Runner preferences for txt and Facebook
during Registration
• Optionally charge participants during
registration for this service as part of the
processing fee
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44. Athlinks
• Largest Results Database
• Runners can Claim Results
• RunSignUp Integration
• Replace RunSignUp Results with
Athlinks widget in Results Tab
• Allow runners to link directly to
Athlinks to Claim entry
• Future capabilities include autoposting RunSignUp Results to
Athlinks, Linking Runner Profiles
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45. My-Finish.com
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The Race Director’s Results
Live Results directly from The Race Director
Designed for Smartphones
Designed for runner lookup
Splits enabled
RunSignUp Integration
• Replace RunSignUp Results with My-Finish in the Results Tab
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46. RunScore Results
• http://results.runscore.com
• Alpha/Beta level now
• Based on RunSignUp Results
• Create Race Listing
• Custom URL
• Easy posting of any Result Listing files
• Column Headings Uploaded
• Listing File name is used as default
• Result Viewing
• Full featured Search
• Mobile Ready
• Results Notifications
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47. RaceJoy Mobile
• Deliver a Full Mobile
Experience for Your Race
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Custom Content and Branding
Push Notifications for Race News
Sellable Sponsor Advertising
Social Media Integration
Advanced Mobile features such as live GPS
tracking, proximity alerts, Send-a-Cheer
• Offer Instant Results & Progress Alerts
• Integrated with event’s timing and scoring
systems
• Non-text alerts via App
• Instant scored results
• Automatic Facebook and Twitter progress
postings
• Integration with RunSignUp
• Race Listings
• Registration
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48. Photos
• RaceFace offers a Photo
solution fully integrated with
Facebook
• Encourage runners to pre-buy
digital photo packages
• More Info
• http://www.punndit.com/RaceFace
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49. TIMING MADE EASY
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LIVE results
- Online, Email, SMS Text, Facebook
Automated timing hardware synchronization
Complete integration with RunSignUp
Compatible with all hardware platforms
Social Media Integration
Photo Sharing Platform
www.lapio.com

50. Summary
• Bringing Race Day Together
Race Day Registration
Smartphones & Kiosks
Bib Assignment
Pre or Dynamic
Check-In
Participant Editing
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Results, Notifications
& Video/Photos