Setting Up Races

Overview

Each event can contain multiple races (like a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon). Proper race setup is crucial for:

• Registration management
• Results processing
• Age group awards
• Mobile app display

Adding a New Race

1. From your event dashboard, go to "RACES"
2. Click "ADD NEW RACE"
3. Fill in the basic information:
   • Race name
   • Distance
   • Start time
   • Maximum participants
   • Registration close date

Division Configuration

Division Names

• Must match exactly with Jaguar software
• Case sensitive
• No special characters
• Examples:

5K
10K
HALF

Race Settings

Configure these essential settings for each race:

1. Basic Information

   • Division name
   • Start time
   • Course description
   • Participant limit

2. Results Settings

   • Results visibility
   • Awards display
   • Finisher certificates
   • Social media sharing options

3. Age Groups

   • Age ranges
   • Gender categories
   • Special divisions
   • Awards depth

Advanced Settings

Awards Configuration

1. Navigate to "AWARD SETTINGS"
2. Set up for each race:
   • Overall awards (quantity)
   • Age group awards (quantity)
   • Masters categories
   • Special divisions

Results Display

1. Go to "RESULTS SETTINGS"
2. Configure:
   • Visible columns
   • Split points
   • Time format
   • Division display order

Mobile App Integration

Each configured race will appear in the mobile app with:

• Start time
• Course map
• Participant tracking
• Results display

To configure mobile display:

1. Go to "MOBILE APP SETTINGS"
2. Select display options for each race
3. Configure tracking points
4. Set up social sharing messages

Best Practices

• Verify division names match Jaguar exactly
• Set up age groups before registration opens
• Test results display for each race
• Document settings for race day
• Review mobile app display for each race

Common Issues

Division Mismatches

• Double-check spelling and case
• Remove any extra spaces
• Verify in both IYR and Jaguar

Age Group Problems

• Ensure no gaps in age ranges
• Verify male/female categories
• Check awards depth settings

Next Steps

After setting up your races:

1. Configure registration types
2. Set up age groups
3. Configure results display