Creating a Classical Race
Creating races in RUFUS Race Manager (RRM) is a key step in event setup. Each race defines its checkpoints, type, and rules to ensure participants are tracked consistently and fairly.
Race Types
CLASSICAL → Traditional mass-start races with one start and one finish. Supports intermediates and lap-0 handling.
LAPS → Lap-based format (e.g., circuits, triathlon loops). Coming soon.
Accessing the New CLASSICAL Race Dialog
To create a new race:
Open the Races Menu from the left-hand navigation bar.
Click Add races.
Choose between CLASSICAL or LAPS (time-trial support will be available soon).
The New Race dialog will open, where you configure the race.
Filling Out Race Details
In the New Race modal, complete the following fields:
Race name → Enter a descriptive name (e.g., 5K Run, Mountain Bike Challenge).
Sport → Select the sport type (e.g., RUN, BIKE, TRIATHLON, TRAIL_RUN, OBSTACLE_COURSE, etc.). This helps with classification and participant management.
Assigning Checkpoints
Every race must be built from checkpoints. In the race modal:
Select a checkpoint → Choose from previously created checkpoints.
Assign checkpoint type → Each checkpoint must be Start, Intermediate, or Finish.
Order → The system assigns Lap IDs automatically based on order.
Rules:
Start checkpoint → Lap ID = 0.
Finish checkpoint → Lap ID = 9999 (marked with a checkered flag in the UI).
Intermediate checkpoints → Assigned sequential lap IDs in the order they appear.
At least one Finish checkpoint is mandatory to save the race.
Each race can only have one Start and one Finish.
Start Policies
Start policies define how the system handles missing or incomplete starts:
Auto-create lap 0 → If no valid start passing exists, the system automatically generates a synthetic start at race start time + 1 ms. This prevents participants from being left without a valid start time (e.g., when they were standing on mats before the gun).
Allow finish without start → If enabled, a participant crossing the Finish without a Start is still assigned a valid finish time. If disabled, such passings are blocked.
Saving the Race
Once the details, checkpoints, and policies are configured:
Click Save to create the race.
The race will appear in the Races Menu, ready for dashboard access and live timing.
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