RunSignup reports record-setting Thanksgiving day race participation
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22 October 2025
Now in its 7th year, the annual survey continues to serve as the industry’s leading research effort focused on the evolving landscape of race timing.
RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events across the United States, has announced the launch of its 2025 Timer Industry Research Survey. Now in its 7th year, the annual survey continues to serve as the industry’s leading research effort focused on the evolving landscape of race timing.
The comprehensive study explores the business realities, pain points, technological innovations, and future directions shaping the timing industry. Timers across the industry, including both RunSignup customers and those using other platforms, are encouraged to participate and share their experiences.
“This research helps us take the pulse of the timer community,” said Bob Bickel, Founder and CEO of RunSignup. “The insights we gain each year help identify emerging trends, uncover areas of opportunity, and guide both our product development and our educational efforts to better support the professionals who keep races running smoothly.”
The 2025 Timer Industry Research Survey examines a wide range of topics, including:
Responses will be collected through December 5, 2025, and aggregated findings will be shared publicly to help timers and event organizers benchmark their practices and identify growth opportunities. Highlights will appear in RunSignup’s annual Race Trends Report, and detailed results will be presented at the 2026 Timer Education Summit.
Timers can participate in the research survey here.
RunSignup, an employee owned company, is the leading event solution delivering the art of technology to endurance events and nonprofits. More than 30,000 events use our free and open platform to register over 10 million annual participants, raise more than $3 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.
