RunSignup introduces chip timing tracking alerts in RaceJoy event app

RunSignup, the premier provider of registration and technology for endurance events in the United States, announces its RaceJoy event app now offers participant chip-timed progress alerts. This is the latest advancement in RunSignup’s RaceDay Real-Time technology suite. Timers can now activate chip-timed alerts and deliver official progress and result notifications within the RaceJoy app along with its continuous GPS tracking and cheer sending. This new release enables timers to affordably offer advanced technology so that any sized race can now enjoy a first-class race experience.

“RaceJoy’s new chip timing alerts capability extends the event app’s usability to those not carrying their phones,” said James Harris, creator of RaceJoy and RunSignup’s EventDay Chief Technology Officer. “This is a game changer for timers and event organizers. Previously, the cost of this level of technology was out of reach for smaller events. Now, any event can offer this type of premium technology, leading to a more engaging race experience for participants and spectators alike.”

RunSignup’s RaceDay Real-Time Suite includes:

• RaceDay Scoring, which provides event scoring but also serves as the middleware that collects all chip equipment reads and delivers real-time data to RaceJoy.
• RunSignup Results, which offers cloud-based services for posting official scored results online, RaceJoy push notifications, as well as SMS alerts to participants.

RaceJoy, with 2.2 million downloads, is a popular event app within the endurance event community and offers a real-time interactive experience for participants and their supporters. This new release broadens RaceJoy’s appeal by accommodating participants who prefer not to carry their phones during the race. When events activate chip timing alerts, tracking is triggered by participants’ timing tags or chips as they pass course timing points and alerts are issued through in-app notifications in RaceJoy with performance split history available for review afterward. For participants who prefer the continuous phone tracking experience, GPS tracking is available with mile-by-mile progress updates along with the ability for friends and family to send encouraging cheers.

Real-time Features in RaceJoy

For Participants:

• Bib/Chip and GPS progress alerts
• GPS continuous tracking in map view
• Cheer sending (pre-recorded or text-to-speech)
• Off-course alerts
• SOS emergency messaging and locator
• Near me alerts
• Custom GEO-based audio experiences created by race organizers for Sponsors

For Race Organizers:

• Global participant map monitoring views on operations dashboard
• Text-to-speech messaging for select or all participants
• Progress leaderboard for individuals and teams
• Route replay verification
• In-app news alerts and banner ads

RunSignup’s RaceDay Real-Time Integration

The new split timing alerts are delivered through RunSignup’s RaceDay Scoring solution via a seamless integration with RaceJoy with a simplified setup process for timers. RunSignup continues to innovate, delivering unmatched advanced technology for timers and events. The company’s commitment to providing real-time solutions empowers timers and events with instant access to accurate information for a modern and efficient race experience.

RunSignup’s fully integrated suite of RaceDay Real-Time products includes:

• RaceDay Registration
• RaceDay CheckIn App
• Dynamic Bibs
• RaceDay Scoring
• RaceJoy
• RaceDay Photos with auto-tagging
• RaceDay Results
• RaceDay Mobile Timing App

Timers throughout the country are Beta testing RaceJoy with chip timing alerts. Available through RaceJoy Certified Timers, chip timing alerts add to RaceJoy’s comprehensive set of tools that transform race day into a connected, immersive experience. Whether participants are running, cycling, or competing in triathlons, RaceJoy continues to set the standard for real-time race tracking and engagement.

For more information, see this video explaining this new RaceDay Real-Time capability.