Classical Race Dashboard
The Classical Race Dashboard in RUFUS Race Manager (RRM) provides a real-time operational view for traditional point-to-point and split-based races (such as 5K, 10K, half marathon, or any race defined by sequential checkpoints rather than laps). It combines timing controls, checkpoint monitoring, and participant performance tracking into a single screen.
This dashboard is designed to help organizers verify split points, monitor finish arrivals, oversee race timing, and maintain the overall flow of the event.
Overview of the Classical Dashboard Layout
A Classical race dashboard includes:
Race header and processing controls
Checkpoint sequence overview
Start time and floating passing tools
A detailed participant table with all race splits
Race progress statistics
Race clock or elapsed time display
Each component provides clarity on how the race is progressing and whether participants are moving through checkpoints as expected.
Race Controls
Process Passings
The Process passings switch determines if the race is actively processing detections:
Enabled → Passings are validated, timed, and used for results
Disabled → Passings are captured but marked as RACE_CLOSED and do not contribute to results
This allows timers to prevent unwanted early detections or to close the race after all participants have finished.
Race Reset
Races allow a Reset race action, clearing recorded passings and participants status.
Checkpoint Sequence
Beneath the race title, the dashboard displays all checkpoints defined for the course, in order:
Start checkpoints
Intermediate splits (e.g., km-5, km-10)
Finish checkpoint
Each checkpoint shows:
Its name or label
Its activation state (green when actively processing passings)
This provides an immediate visual confirmation that all checkpoints are functioning and open.
Start Time Management
The Classical Race Dashboard includes tools to set or adjust the race start time:
Enter a specific timestamp
Use the NOW button at the moment the race begins
Adjust the time after the start if necessary
RRM automatically recalculates all race times and results when the start time changes, keeping classifications accurate.
Floating Passings
The "+" button allows adding manual passings when corrections are needed:
Missing detections
Recovered chip reads
Manual adjustments
Timers can specify the exact timestamp or use the current system time.
Race Progress Summary
A panel on the right side shows the overall race status:
Not Started count
In Race count
Finish count
Excluded or invalid participants
Completion percentage
This helps organizers quickly assess how many participants remain on course and how many have finished.
Race Clock
The race clock displays elapsed gun-time. Its behavior:
If the start time is in the future → shows a countdown
Once started → counts upward and timestamps passings accordingly
This clock ensures all split calculations match the official race timing.
Participant Results Table
The central component of the Classical Dashboard is the participant table. Each row shows a participant’s progress throughout the race, updating in real time.
Common columns include:
Position
BIB and Name
Race Time
Gun-time (official)
Pace
Gap to leader
Each checkpoint split (check-0, km-5, km-10, finish, etc.)
Time of day for each split
Each checkpoint column typically includes:
The participant’s split time
Pace for that segment
Position within that split (e.g., (1) marking the fastest split)
Sorting and Monitoring Tools
Sort by finish time, pace, checkpoint, or gap
Use the search bar to quickly locate a participant
Enable Last arrivals first to track late-stage finishers
The table updates continuously as passings are processed.
When to Use the Classical Race Dashboard
This dashboard is ideal for races defined by a sequence of checkpoints rather than repeated laps. Use it for:
Road races (5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon)
Trail races with defined split points
Triathlon single-discipline run segments
Cycling time checks when no lap structure exists
It is optimized for races where each participant completes the course only once.
Conclusion
The Classical Race Dashboard offers a clear, complete view of all participant progress in traditional checkpoint-based races. With powerful monitoring, timing controls, and immediate access to split data, it enables race organizers to manage the event confidently from start to finish.
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