event management – athleteReg Blog

Blurred preview of the new athleteReg registration page design

April 14, 2026

Something Big Is Coming to athleteReg

After surveying over 1,200 event participants, athleteReg is taking on its biggest product update in 25 years. Get the first look at what’s coming to the registration experience.

Finish line scene at the Bridge of the Gods Run, with runners crossing under the finish arch as spectators cheer from both sides of the course.

February 23, 2026

How to Plan an Event From 12 Months Out to Race Day

A practical planning resource built from real event experience to help you focus on the details that actually matter.

Outside Event Services webinar recording featuring endurance athletes in running, cycling, swimming, and skiing

December 16, 2025

Webinar Recap: What 2025 Taught Us About Winning in 2026

Data from thousands of endurance events reveals what actually drives registrations, revenue, and retention. Learn how photography, pricing, merchandise, and marketing timing can help your event win in 2026.

Collage of endurance athletes running, cycling, skiing, and swimming with text promoting a webinar titled What 2025 Taught Us About Winning in 2026 on December 11 at 12 PM CT.

December 8, 2025

Webinar (12/11): What 2025 Taught Us About Winning in 2026

This webinar breaks down real data on athlete behavior and event performance. Learn how to plan smarter and drive better results next year.

Biathletes racing on roller skis during the USBA Summer National Biathlon Championships, competing on a sunny day with a crowd watching.

September 29, 2025

Reggie Award September 2025 Celebrating Endurance Event Directors

The USBA Summer National Biathlon Championships brought top athletes together while showing how SkiReg makes volunteer sign-ups simple and effective.

Smiling female runner reaches for water from volunteers wearing blue “We Run for Campfire Circle” shirts during the Sporting Life 10K in downtown Toronto, with cheering spectators and other runners in the background.

July 7, 2025

How to Improve Your Race Day Experience by Thinking Like a Participant, Spectator, and Volunteer

From final emails to race-day checklists — create better events by thinking like everyone at your race.

Melisa Rollins of Liv Racing Collective celebrates her elite women’s victory at the 2025 SBT GRVL finish line in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

June 30, 2025

SBT GRVL® 2025 Recap: Racing, Community, and Big Wins on Colorado’s Gravel Roads

SBT GRVL® 2025 brought 2,500 riders to Steamboat Springs for a weekend of elite racing, community celebration, and record-breaking female participation — all powered by BikeReg’s registration platform.

May 13, 2025

Generate Additional Revenue With Strategic Event Merchandise

Merchandise should be part of your registration strategy from day one—not an afterthought. Events that offer merchandise consistently unlock thousands of dollars in additional…

May 13, 2025

Gear Shift: How Custom Questions Can Help Create Exceptional Event Experiences

Your event page is more than just a way to collect basic participant information—it’s an opportunity to create a tailored experience that meets your…

May 13, 2025

Ask aReg: How Do I Efficiently Manage Merchandise During Packet Pickup?

Race day is approaching, and your merch sales have been strong (congratulations!). Now comes the logistical challenge: how do you efficiently distribute all those…