RunSignup
RunSignup: A race-focused platform combining registration, fundraising, check-in and reporting. Ranked #7 of 27 in Nonprofit Event Management Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for running races with fundraising requirements.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forRunning races with fundraising requirements
- Free planYes
- Event registrationYes
- Founded2010 · Moorestown, New Jersey, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Deep registration, waiver, transfer and waitlist tools
- Peer-to-peer fundraising and multi-charity donations
- Race-day check-in across web, iOS and Android
Where it doesn't
- Usage-based processing can be harder to forecast
- The strongest fit is endurance and race-oriented events
- Broader nonprofit event needs may require added configuration
Our verdict on RunSignup
RunSignup is a cloud-based event management platform for race directors, endurance-event organizers and nonprofits. It combines online registration, custom questions, digital waivers, participant self-service, event websites, email marketing, fundraising, donations, reporting and race-day check-in. Its supported formats include runs, walks, triathlons, cycling events, swim meets, virtual races and hybrid events. TicketSignup extends the ecosystem to spectator, parking and festival-entry ticketing, while GiveSignup supports peer-to-peer fundraising.
Pricing is usage-based rather than subscription-based. Free events have no processing fee and include a customizable event website, email and the free RaceDay app. Registration processing plans include platform and credit card fees, with options for the organization to absorb fees, pass them to registrants or split them. Donation processing uses a flat fee, and donations can be collected during or outside registration. This structure suits organizations that prefer event-based costs, though processing expenses require attention when budgeting paid registrations and donations.
The platform’s strongest depth is in race operations: transfers, deferrals, waitlists, participant self-service, check-in, attendance reports, fundraising reports and financial reporting are covered in one system. Email marketing includes scheduling, lists and reporting, while an open API, data exports and integrations with Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Mailchimp, Dropbox, Salesforce, DonorPerfect and Zapier support broader workflows. RunSignup is a strong choice for endurance events that need registration, fundraising and race-day coordination together. Organizations focused mainly on small, general-purpose gatherings may find its race-oriented breadth less aligned with their needs.
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RunSignup fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Event registration | Yes |
| Ticketing | Yes |
| Invitations | Not verified |
| Attendee check-in | Yes |
| Attendance reporting | Yes |
| Event email tools | Yes |
| Supported event formats | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | PCI DSS |
| Support | Tickets, Docs, Email |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Mailchimp, Dropbox, Salesforce, DonorPerfect … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | runsignup.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
RunSignup integrations
RunSignup lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Excel
- Mailchimp
- Dropbox
- Salesforce
- DonorPerfect
- Zapier
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Alternatives to RunSignup
- ZeffyA free nonprofit platform covering events, fundraising, donor management, and payments.9.4
- BetterWorldA broad fundraising platform with free access and paid options for larger teams.9.2
- Swell FundraisingA focused toolkit for nonprofit events, campaigns, ticketing, and donor engagement.9.0
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RunSignup vs the competition
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