Running Events

Running events often need to manage a wide range of categories — from marathons and ultras to half marathons, 10 km, and even formats like backyard and frontyard ultras. Each comes with its own eligibility rules, entry criteria, pricing tiers, and prize structures. Managing these variations manually can quickly become complex and time-consuming.

eventplus solves this by:

Unlimited category options: Include distances, disciplines, and challenge types.
Flexible pricing structure: Automatically adjust prices based on date or registration volume.
Custom entry rules: Define who can enter by age, gender, or invitation only.
Automatic divisions: Assign age and gender categories for results and prizes.
Waitlist management: Keep momentum high by automatically overflowing full categories to a waitlist.

" The Kepler Challenge sells out in just 90 seconds. With eventplus, runners who miss out can quickly opt to join the waitlist or enter our shorter distance the Luxmore Grunt - no extra admin on our side"
- Kepler Challenge Team

Running events often ask participants to choose a start wave that best matches their pace or previous race experience, helping to ensure a fair and safe start for everyone. Organisers may need to collect estimated finish times or verified results from other events. Managing this manually can quickly become time-consuming and prone to error.

eventplus solves this by:

• Allowing participants to select their preferred start group or wave during registration.
• Prompting runners to provide a qualifying or expected finish time when required.
• Giving organisers control to review, adjust, or approve seeding — or automatically approve returning participants.
• Enabling bulk updates for “admin-only” questions, making it fast to manage large participant lists.

"For The Goat, keeping runners organised and on course in order is everything. eventplus makes it effortless, handling start waves and eligibility seamlessly behind the scenes so we can focus on creating an unforgettable experience on the trails." - Jayde, Ohakune Events Charitable Trust

Managing bib numbers, withdrawals, and personalised printing can be time-consuming - especially when numbers need to be posted out before the event.

eventplus solves this by:

• Automatically assigns race bibs based on your rules.
• Supports dispatch management for sending bibs prior to the event.
• Recycles bib numbers automatically for withdrawn entries.
• Collects names or nicknames for personalised printing.

Many running events allow participants to enter as part of a team or group - whether it’s for a workplace challenge, a charity fundraiser, or just to be eligible for group prizes. But behind the scenes, managing these groups can be complex. Event teams need to handle shared payments, discounts, and membership visibility while still letting each individual register themselves. Without the right tools, this can lead to payment confusion, manual coordination, and extra admin for both organisers and group leaders.

eventplus solves this by:

• Flexible group rules: Define who can create new groups, when groups can be created, and what payment options apply for each group type.
• Public groups: Make groups visible and searchable during registration so participants can easily join.
• Closed groups: Display groups publicly but require a password to join - perfect for clubs or company teams.
• Group admin tools: Group administrators can view and manage all members’ registration details in one place.
• Group payments: Allow the group organiser to pay for all members - or split costs across individuals.
• Group discounts: Apply special discounts automatically for members who join specific groups.