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Race Set Up Basics Checklist

When setting up a new race, it’s important to configure all the essentials before opening registration. 👉 If you’re setting up a recurring race, you don’t need to start from scratch — see our guide on Copying a Race

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Written by Angus Williams
Updated over a week ago

Core Race Details

Make sure the basic race information is complete and accurate:

  • [ ] Race Date & Times – Enter the exact start and finish details to avoid participant confusion.

  • [ ] Age Restrictions – Ensure age rules comply with regulations and event safety.


Pricing & Categories

Set up participant pricing and categories to make registration seamless:

  • [ ] Opening & Closing Online Entries – Set registration windows to control when participants can sign up.

  • [ ] Race Capacity – Limit entries to match your venue or course capacity.

  • [ ] Regular Price – Define your standard entry fee.

  • [ ] Additional Pricing – Add early bird, group discounts, or late registration fees if applicable.

  • [ ] Rates & Fees – Confirm processing or service fees are applied correctly.

  • [ ] Age Categories – Add junior, senior, or veteran categories to match your race structure.

  • [ ] Fundraising - If you have Just Giving campaigns, have you updated the GUID and Just Giving Event ID


Advanced Setup

Go beyond the basics with optional but powerful features:

  • [ ] Participant Self-Management - Check the date limit for updating their ticket details

  • [ ] Race Transfers – Configure automatic handling for transfer requests to save time and reduce admin work.


Preview Event Page (Customer Journey Checks)

Before you go live, test the participant experience end-to-end.

  1. Use the Preview Page button (next to your event title) to view your landing page.

  2. Walk through the entry form journey to confirm all required information is collected.

💡 Tip: Put yourself in your participants’ shoes — walk through the registration journey from start to finish to catch anything you might have missed. Repeat these checks on both desktop and mobile for a seamless participant experience.


✅ Completing this checklist ensures your race is correctly configured, compliant, and participant-ready before launch.

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