Race registration
Running event registration with wave starts, bibs and packet pickup
Road races need smooth registration, accurate data, and fast check-in. TixSimple handles distance categories, age groups, waiver collection, and QR-based packet pickup.
How this type of ticketing works
Runners register online, choose their distance, and enter details like age, gender, emergency contact, and waiver agreement. TixSimple's custom fields capture everything your timing company needs, and the ticket type caps make sure each wave or corral stays within limits.
On race day, runners show their QR code at packet pickup or at the start corral. The same QR code can be scanned for both, so volunteers know who has picked up their bib and who has checked in. Export the full registration list for timing and results.
What to set up in TixSimple
- 1Create a race event with date, start time, and course details.
- 2Add ticket types for each distance: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids Run.
- 3Set capacity limits and corral or wave start times.
- 4Add custom fields: age, gender, emergency contact, team, waiver, t-shirt size.
- 5Create scanner keys for packet pickup, start corral, and finish line.
- 6Publish and promote through running clubs, race calendars, and local stores.
Fee example: 5K race registration
A $45 ticket carries a TixSimple platform fee of $0.92 (1.3% + $0.33). If you sell 500 tickets, the total platform fee is $460. Stripe processing is separate and you choose whether to pass fees to the buyer or absorb them.
Ticket price
$45
Platform fee
$0.92
Net revenue
$22,040
Teams, sponsors and race-day logistics
Races often rely on teams and sponsors to grow. TixSimple supports team name collection, corporate team discounts, and sponsor banner space on the event page. Add merchandise like shirts or finisher medals as upsells during checkout.
- Team and corporate registration with custom fields
- T-shirt, medal, and gear add-on tickets
- Packet pickup and corral scanning
- Sponsor exposure on the event page and app
Frequently asked questions
Can runners update their registration details?
Runners can contact the organizer to update details like shirt size or emergency contact. The organizer can edit the attendee fields in the dashboard.
How do we assign bib numbers?
Export the registration list with all custom fields, then assign bib numbers in your timing software or spreadsheet. You can import the bib number back into TixSimple as a custom field if you want it on the ticket.
Can we sell race-day registrations?
Yes. Leave the event open until the race starts, or create a separate race-day ticket type at a higher price. Use the same scanner keys for check-in.
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