Running is as a social sport, with 28.9% of all participants on RunSignup in 2018 joining a team. Savvy race directors can harness the power of teams to drive registrations, increase fundraising, and create a better race day experience...but how do you know what team options are right for you?

1. RunSignup
Groups/Teams

2. Hi!
I am Whitney Taylor
Senior Account Manager
You can find me at:
Whitney@runsignup.com
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3. What You Will Learn Today
▷ How to determine which type of group/team works
best for your race.
▷ The basic understanding of corporate teams.
▷ Benefits of fundraising teams.
▷ The impact groups/teams could have on your race!
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4. 3 Main Categories
Groups/Teams
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5. Fundraising Teams
❖ Main goal - raise money
❖ Cause driven events
❖ Available for participants and
non-participants
❖ Multi charity involvement
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6. Corporate Teams
❖ Invoicing - Flexible payment
options - Most funds collected
towards the end of the race
❖ Limitations: participant
management, bulk payments
towards end of race
❖ More than 25% of your
participants are apart of a
company or organization.
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7. Groups/Teams
The word groups and teams are used interchangeably, and
can be customized to fit your race needs.
❖ Social or competitive group types
❖ Relay group types
❖ Participant management focused
❖ Encourages community
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8. Which one
works best for
my race?
Corporate, Fundraising, Groups/Teams
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9. GROUPS/TEAMS
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10. Group/Teams Benefits
▷ Viral social media marketing strategy
▷ Socialization makes for a better race day
experience.
▷ Free and effective way to reach more participants.
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11. 28.9%
Team signups
100%
Free Marketing
6.39% users
Average Group Size
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12. Setup Process
▷ Group Type
▷ Advanced Settings
▷ Display
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13. Group Type
A group of 2 or more people participating in the race together.
For example: relay, competitive, social, family, friends.
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14. Advanced Settings
▷ Start and end joining times
▷ Group size restrictions
▷ Gender restrictions
▷ Age base restrictions
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15. Overall Team Settings
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▷ Group Passwords
▷ Administrator often
known as captain
▷ Required team vs.
Optional

16. 16
Required Team
Optional

17. Pricing Options
1. Multi Person Pricing
2. Member Registration Fees
3. Registration Fee Refund by Group
Size
4. Group Setup Fee
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18. Option 1
Multi Person Pricing
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19. Option 2
Member Registration Fees
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20. Option 3
Reg Fee Refund by Group Size
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21. Option 4
Group Setup Fee
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22. How to incentives
Groups/Teams
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23. Incentive Ideas
Cash Rewards
Price breaks or automated refunds for reaching a specific group size. Shown to increase
motivation to join a team by more than 5%
VIP Treatment
Exclusive swag, private porta-potty or tent, etc.
Maximize Value
encouraging teams with the most people, best matching outfit, loudest cheer section.
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24. Incentives Work.
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25. Thanks!
Any questions?
You can find me at:
Whitney@runsignup.com
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