Event Structure
In RUFUS Race Manager (RRM), every event is built on a clear and flexible structure that defines how timing data is collected, organized, and used to calculate results. Understanding this hierarchy is essential for setting up and managing races effectively.
Event
The Event is the top-level container. It represents the entire competition and may include one or multiple races.
Example: An event called Run to the Hills 2025 may contain a 21k race and a 3k fun run.
Races
Each Race defines a competitive unit within the event. Races have their own:
Start time
Checkpoints
Segments
Participants
This allows multiple races to coexist within a single event while keeping timing data separate.
Checkpoints
A Checkpoint is a physical or logical location where passings are captured.
Start → Marks the beginning of the race (lap 0).
Finish → Marks the end of the race (lap 9999).
Intermediate checkpoints → Provide splits, pacing information, and course validation.
Checkpoints can be shared (e.g., Start and Finish on the same mat) or separate for finer control (e.g., Start closed independently, Finish kept open).
Segments
A Segment represents the section of the course between two checkpoints. Segments are used for splits, rankings, and analysis.
Types of segments include:
Standard Segments → Defined between consecutive checkpoints (e.g., Start → 10k, 10k → Finish).
Full-Course Segments → Defined across the entire race (e.g., Start → Finish).
Race Order Segment → A special segment (e.g., Gunshot → Finish) used to determine the official order of finishers for the race.
Every race must have at least one Race Order Segment to establish rankings.
Summary
The event structure in RRM follows a logical hierarchy:
Event → contains multiple Races
Races → built from Checkpoints
Checkpoints → connected by Segments
This structure ensures that timing data is always consistent, flexible, and ready for classification. By carefully setting up checkpoints and segments, timers can manage everything from simple fun runs to complex multi-split races with confidence.
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