Introduction to RUFUS Cloud

Welcome to RUFUS Cloud—the all-in-one digital hub for modern sport events. More than a timing platform, RUFUS Cloud serves as the central connection point between race organizers and their audience, unifying every stage of the event lifecycle into one seamless ecosystem. From participant registration and check-in, to race timing, live updates, result analytics, diplomas, and beautifully crafted event pages—everything your event needs runs on RUFUS.

What Is RUFUS Cloud?

RUFUS Cloud is a comprehensive suite of cloud services designed to simplify and elevate the experience of managing sports events of any scale. It brings together timing hardware, software, and audience-facing tools in a single, unified environment.

With RUFUS Cloud, race timers can:

• Bind and monitor timing devices such as the RUFUS CloudBox, RUFUS Timing App, or any custom device using the Open Public API.

• Access timing sessions, passings, and device status in real time.

• Seamlessly integrate with the RUFUS Race Manager and RUFUS Event App, enabling powerful timing workflows—online or offline—fully synchronized with cloud services.

Whether it’s a local race or a major international event, RUFUS Cloud scales effortlessly, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and ease of use at every step.

A Complete Experience for Organizers and Participants

RUFUS Cloud does more than collect passings—it brings events to life.

For organizers, it offers intuitive tools that reduce complexity: registration management, participant data tools, device monitoring, session tracking, and automatic results publication.

For participants and spectators, RUFUS Cloud powers:

• Live screens and real-time race progress

• Self-service pick-up kiosks

• Instant notifications

• Personalized statistics

• Certificates and digital diplomas

• Elegant event pages that enhance storytelling and community engagement

By connecting every element of the event, RUFUS Cloud becomes the nexus of the entire race experience.

Why Choose RUFUS Cloud?

Choosing RUFUS Cloud means adopting a flexible, powerful, and affordable solution built for the realities of sport event management. Key advantages include:

• Real-time everything: From device status to passings, timing data flows instantly.

• Unlimited flexibility: Use our hardware and apps or integrate your own through our Open API.

• Designed for scale: Suitable for organizers running one event per year or dozens per month.

• Freemium access: A generous free tier and cost-effective pricing ensure unmatched value.

• Future-proof ecosystem: New tools and services continuously enhance what RUFUS Cloud can do.

Embrace the future of sports timing and event management. With RUFUS Cloud, your races run smoother, your data works harder, and your participants enjoy an elevated experience from start to finish.