We built RaceAscend because race directors deserve a platform that works as hard as they do — with honest pricing, modern tools, and none of the friction that slows events down. From local 5Ks to international ultras.
Running events bring communities together. They raise money for charities, push people toward healthier lives, and create memories that last. But for too long, the platforms that power these events have charged too much, delivered too little, and kept race directors locked out of their own data.
RaceAscend was built from the ground up with one goal: give race directors anywhere in the world a cleaner, faster, and more affordable way to launch, manage, and grow their events — without the bloated fees or outdated tools.
We keep it simple. Just $0.99 per paid registration. No monthly platform fees for getting started. No contracts. No surprises. Whether you're organizing a neighborhood fun run in Texas or a trail ultra in Kenya, you keep more of your revenue, your participants get a smoother experience, and everyone wins.
Go from setup to live registration in under 60 seconds. Custom distances, pricing tiers, waivers, custom questions, and add-ons — all built in.
Secure, global payment processing. Set early-bird pricing tiers, offer fee coverage to participants, and get paid directly to your account.
Real-time rosters, gender and age breakdowns, bib assignment, one-click CSV exports. Everything your timing team needs.
Confirmation emails fire automatically the moment payment clears. Refund confirmations and race-day reminders — all handled without lifting a finger.
Fast QR-based check-in on race day. Look up runners by name, bib, or scan code — zero lines, zero chaos.
Post finish times live as runners cross the line. Automatic age group rankings, shareable results pages, and branded finisher certificates.
Process full or partial refunds through Stripe with one click. Support name changes, distance transfers, and deferrals to future events.
Create percentage or flat-rate discount codes. Set usage limits, expiration dates, and restrict to specific distances. Track redemptions in real time.
Create volunteer roles with shift times and locations. Public signup page with automatic slot tracking. Check in volunteers on race day.
Registration trends, revenue tracking, demographic breakdowns, and conversion metrics. See exactly how your event is performing at a glance.
REST API for timing companies to push results and pull rosters. Generate API keys, set permissions, and integrate with any timing system.
Invite co-directors, timers, and volunteer leads with role-based access. Owners, editors, viewers, and timing-specific permissions built in.
Accept walk-up registrations on race morning. Cash or card, with instant bib assignment and real-time roster sync.
Group recurring events into a branded series. Participants can track progress across multiple races. Directors manage everything from one dashboard.
Every published event appears in our searchable global directory — filterable by distance, country, region, and date. Free exposure for every race.
Create your first event free. No contracts, no setup fees, no surprises. Works anywhere in the world.