Insights & Updates - September Edition

New to the Crew

We’re excited to expand our team with the addition of Josiah Ragsdale as Account Executive, Eileen LaMontagne , Suzanne Jones , Kim Leonard as Customer Experience Representatives, José Luis González Núñez as our new Director of Product Design and Gio G. as a QA Engineer! Their unique insights and expertise will help us continue driving innovation and success, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make! #FortheLongRun

Partner Support

VB 10 Miler & Beach Bum Challenge

We were thrilled to support the first-ever Beach Bum Challenge at this year's VB 10 Miler! To qualify, participants had to complete distances at both the Shamrock Marathon and the VB 10 Miler. This year's event, only the second VB 10, saw an incredible turnout—surpassing last year’s numbers! We loved being part of such an exciting experience and look forward to seeing even more runners challenge themselves next year.

Santa Monica Classic

Our team was on-site in sunny Santa Monica for the sold-out Santa Monica Classic, featuring a 10K, 5K, and kids run. We helped streamline runner check-ins using native iPad scanning, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for participants. It was a fantastic race weekend, and we’re proud to have played a part!

Surftown Half Marathon HMF

🏃The Surftown Half Marathon, Relay, and 5K in Westerly, Rhode Island, was a huge success, with both the relay and 5K selling out! A special shoutout to our very own Ally and Allison from the haku team for taking on the half marathon and enjoying the stunning coastal views. Well done to all the participants & to Hartford Marathon Foundation Events for another great experience!

New Tech & Features

Shirt Pick-Up Made Easy

We understand the challenges event organizers face with t-shirt distribution. Our new feature allows organizers to easily mark shirts as picked up on-site, giving you clear insights into inventory and future planning. Plus, you can make last-minute adjustments to t-shirt sizes to ensure participants leave with the perfect fit.

New Partner Features for Smarter Fundraising

Charity partners can now distribute team donations across all members to help meet individual fundraising goals. We've also introduced the option to charge an application fee separately from registration costs. Plus, recurring donations are now available during registration for both ticketed and endurance events, allowing donations to continue flowing even after the event concludes.

Effortlessly Expand Global Reach

We're expanding global support with features that make international events more accessible. Organizers can now input splash page and activity components in multiple languages, improving communication with diverse participants. Additionally, we've added participants' preferred language to the extract for easier management. With AED currency support, expanding into the United Arab Emirates is now seamless.

Customizable Relay Options

With new relay ehancements, you can now customize activity component names on registration forms and accounts, offering more flexibility in event setup.

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We’re excited about the incredible events October has in store! From the St. George Marathon and Bank of America Chicago Marathon to the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, Eversource Hartford Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, Tulsa Run, and more – we can't wait to see what the month brings!