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RUFUS Race Manager
RUFUS Race Manager
  • Introduction to RUFUS Race Manager
  • GETTING STARTED
    • Introduction to Race Timing and Race Timing Software
    • Excel 101: Handling Participant Data
    • Networks 101: Understanding the Basics for Race Timing
    • System Requirements for RUFUS Race Manager
  • installation and setup
    • Installing RUFUS Race Manager
    • Initial Configuration
    • User Interface Overview
  • event management
    • Creating a New Event
    • Managing Events
    • Event Settings
    • Event Control View
  • Participant Management
    • Participants Menu
    • Manually Adding Participants
    • Import Participants from List
    • Editing Participant Details
    • Participant Statuses
    • Participant Passings
    • Organizing Participants
  • Checkpoints
    • Understanding Checkpoints
    • Checkpoints Menu
    • Creating Checkpoints
    • Checkpoint Dashboard
    • Checkpoint-Race View
  • Races
    • Races Menu
    • Creating Races
    • Race Dashboard
  • SEGMENTS
    • Understanding Segments
    • Segments Menu
    • Creating Segments
    • Time Visualization
    • Race-Segment View
  • GROUPS AND AGE GROUPS
    • Groups Menu
    • Groups
    • Age groups
  • Timing Devices Integration
    • Introduction to Timing Devices
    • Devices Menu
    • Connecting Local Devices
    • Connecting Cloud Devices
    • Analyzing Backup Files
    • Event-Devices View
    • Rewind Passings
  • Collecting and Managing Timing Data
    • Understanding the Data Collection Process
    • Timing on Race Day
    • Adding Manual Passings
    • Monitoring Live Timing Data
    • Editing Timing Data
    • Passing Statuses
    • Reprocess Passings
  • Classification and Results Processing
    • Understanding Classifications
    • Results Menu
    • Viewing Race Results
    • Generating Reports
  • PUBLISHING IN THE RUFUS EVENT APP
    • Publishing the Event
    • Publishing Participant Information
    • Publishing Race Results
  • Offline Mode and Data Synchronization
    • Working Offline with RRM
    • Data Synchronization
  • Troubleshooting and Support
    • Common Issues and Solutions
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Updates and New Features
    • Upcoming Features
    • Keeping RRM Updated
    • Changelog
  • Best Practices and Tips
    • Optimizing Race Timing Workflow
    • Data Management Best Practices
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  • Accessing the New Race Modal
  • Filling Out Race Details
  • Assigning Checkpoints
  • Lap IDs for Checkpoints
  1. Races

Creating Races

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Last updated 3 months ago

Creating races in RUFUS Race Manager (RRM) is an essential part of setting up an event. Each race must be defined with important details like checkpoints, types, and names to ensure that the timing and management of participants are smooth and effective. This article will guide you through creating a new race in RRM.

Accessing the New Race Modal

To create a new race, navigate to the Races Menu using the left-hand navigation bar and click on the "New Race" button. This action will open the New Race modal, where you can provide all the necessary details for the race.

Filling Out Race Details

In the New Race modal, you need to complete the following fields:

  • Name: Enter the name of the race. This name should be descriptive and easy to recognize, such as 5K Run or Mountain Bike Challenge.

  • Race Type: Select the type of race from the available list. Race types include:

    • RUN

    • BIKE

    • OPEN_WATERS

    • TRIATHLON

    • DUATHLON

    • SWIM_RUN

    • SWIM_BIKE

    • MOUNTAIN_BIKE

    • TRAIL_RUN

    • ULTRA_RUN

    • MOTOR_SPORT

    • BIKE_RIDE

    • WALK_ONLY

    • WHEELCHAIR_RACE

    • OBSTACLE_COURSE

    • ADVENTURE_RACE

    • MUD_RACE

    • VIRTUAL_RACE

Selecting the correct race type helps with race classification and ensuring participants are correctly categorized.

Assigning Checkpoints

In the New Race modal, assigning checkpoints is a crucial step in race creation. Here, you can select checkpoints that have already been defined and assign their roles within the race.

  • Select a Checkpoint: Choose from the available checkpoints.

  • Assign Checkpoint Type: Assign each checkpoint as Start, Intermediate, or Finish.

    • A checkpoint can have multiple roles, such as being both a Start and Finish if the race begins and ends at the same point.

Lap IDs for Checkpoints

  • Start Checkpoints: All checkpoints assigned as Start will have a Lap ID of 0.

  • Finish Checkpoints: All checkpoints assigned as Finish will have a Lap ID of 9999 and will be visualized with a checkered flag all along the app.

  • Intermediate Checkpoints: For all other assignments, the Lap ID will be automatically assigned by the system, considering the order in which the checkpoint appears within the race.

Within a race, there can only be one Start type checkpoint and one Finish type checkpoint and it is mandatory to define at least one Finish checkpoint to save the race.

New Race Modal