# Publish your Event to the RUFUS Event App

Publishing an event in **RUFUS Cloud** allows race details and results to be shared seamlessly through the **RUFUS Event App**. Once an event is published, it becomes available in the **RUFUS Cloud Event Dashboard**, where organizers can manage its visibility, presentation, and public access.

## How to Publish an Event

To publish an event to the **RUFUS Event App**, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the **Settings** tab of the event in **RUFUS Race Manager**.
2. Change the event status from **DRAFT** to **PUBLISHED**.
3. The event will now be listed in the **Events section of RUFUS Cloud**.

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### Event Status and Public URL

Once the event is published:

* The **event name, edition, and start date cannot be modified**.
* The event will be assigned a **public URL**, formatted based on the event name and edition. Example:
  * [https://events.runonrufus.com/event/run-to-the-hills-2025](https://events.runonrufus.com/event/run-to-the-hills-2025-ff41)

## Managing your Published Event in RUFUS Cloud

Once published, the event appears in the **Events section of RUFUS Cloud**, where users can:

* **Modify the event display name and details** before making it publicly accessible.
* **Adjust visibility settings** to control whether the event is public or private.
* **Customize the event background image** to match branding or theme.
* **Retrieve and share the public event link** for easy participant and spectator access.

Publishing your event in **RUFUS Event App** ensures that race details and results are available in real time, enhancing participant engagement and providing a seamless race-day experience.