RunSignup, the registration and tech provider for endurance events across the United States, has launched its 2024 Timer Survey. Now in its sixth year, the annual survey is specifically tailored to race timers, offering insights and trends within the race timing sector.
Covered topics span business approaches, technology usage, current industry trends, challenges, and potential future changes.
Race timers from all corners of the industry are invited to participate in the survey, whether or not they use RunSignup’s platform or products. RunSignup notes that, by sharing their insights and experiences, respondents contribute perspectives that help keep the industry aligned with emerging trends and challenges.
“We’re pleased to launch this year’s Timer Survey, as it continues to be a core resource for the industry and our team,” said Bob Bickel, Founder and CEO of RunSignup.
“The data we gather offers both a clearer understanding of timer needs and an opportunity for us to discover new ways to support timers as they adapt to a changing landscape.”
The 2024 Timer Survey will cover a range of topics, including:
- Business strategies and staffing for timers
- Usage of timing software and hardware
- Methods for registration, scoring, and participant tracking
- Key challenges for timers and event organizers
- Emerging technologies and best practices
- Feedback on RunSignup’s RaceDay real-time technology
- The survey will remain open through December 6, 2024, with results shared thereafter. Highlights of the survey findings will be included in RunSignup’s Race Trends report, and a full debrief will be presented during RunSignup’s 2025 Timer Education Summit.
