To Provide Key Industry Insights for Race Timing Professionals
Moorestown, NJ— November 15, 2024 —RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events across the United States, announces the launch of its 2024 Timer Survey. Now in its 6th year, this annual survey remains the only industry research specifically tailored to race timers, offering essential insights and trends within the race timing sector. Covered topics span business approaches, technology usage, current industry trends, challenges, and potential future changes.
Race timers from all corners of the industry are invited to participate in the survey, whether or not they use RunSignup’s platform or products. By sharing their insights and experiences, respondents contribute valuable perspectives that help keep the industry aligned with emerging trends and challenges.
“We’re pleased to launch this year’s Timer Survey, as it continues to be a core resource for the industry and our team,” said Bob Bickel, Founder and CEO of RunSignup. “The data we gather offers both a clearer understanding of timer needs and an opportunity for us to discover new ways to support timers as they adapt to a changing landscape.”
The 2024 Timer Survey will cover a comprehensive range of topics, including:
● Business Strategies and Staffing for Timers
● Usage of Timing Software and Hardware
● Methods for Registration, Scoring, and Participant Tracking
● Key Challenges for Timers and Event Organizers
● Emerging Technologies and Best Practices
● Feedback on RunSignup’s RaceDay Real-Time Technology
The survey will remain open through December 6, 2024, with results shared to provide all timers actionable insights for enhancing their business practices. Highlights of the survey findings will be included in RunSignup’s Race Trends report, and a full debrief will be presented during RunSignup’s 2025 Timer Education Summit.
Timers can access the survey here.
About RunSignup
RunSignup, an employee owned company, is the leading event solution delivering the art of technology to endurance events and nonprofits. More than 28,000 events use our free and open platform to register 9 million annual participants, raise more than $2.8 Billion and grow their events. Our expertly crafted, open and all-in-one solution powers event revenue generation and supporter engagement through flexible registration, free event websites, free email marketing, integrated fundraising, and a suite of RaceDay Real-Time products. No subscriptions, no plans, no monthly fees.
To find out why customers like the Richmond Marathon, American Cancer Society, Vacation Races, and RaceDay Events use RunSignup, visit www.runsignup.com.