# Creating Segments

Creating segments is a crucial step in setting up a **CLASSICAL** race within **RUFUS Race Manager (RRM)**. Segments define how the performance of participants is measured and are essential for calculating rankings and classifications. This article explains how to create a new segment and what each field in the **New Segment** modal represents.

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## The New Segment Modal

To create a segment, click on the **New Segment** button in the **Segments Menu**. This will open the **New Segment** modal, where you can define the segment details:

* **Race**: Select the race for which this segment will be created.
* **Segment Name**: Provide a name for the segment. This name will be used to identify the segment in the system.
* **From / To**: Define the checkpoints that make up the segment. For example, a segment can be created from **Gunshot** (a virtual start time) to **check1** (FINISH).
* **Discipline**: Choose the discipline of the segment. The available disciplines are:
  * **RUNNING**
  * **CYCLING**
  * **SWIMMING**
  * **WALKING**
  * **WHEELCHAIR**
  * **MOTOR\_SPORT**
  * **NONE** (e.g., for triathlon transition segments)
* **Distance (or Lap Length)**: Enter the distance of the segment, which will be used to calculate pace.
* **Units**: Specify the units of distance. Available options are:
  * **METERS**
  * **KILOMETERS**
  * **NONE** (e.g., for triathlon transition segments)

The discipline, distance, and units are important for calculating pace. For example:

* **Running**: Pace is calculated as minutes per kilometer.
* **Swimming**: Pace is calculated as time per 100 meters.
* **Cycling/Motor Sport**: Speed is calculated as kilometers per hour.

### Race Order Segment

The **Race Order Segment** toggle determines which segment will be the primary segment used to calculate race rankings and classifications. The segment marked as the **Race Order Segment** will be used to define the main performance measure for the race.

### Segment Override

Segment Override allows ranking specific groups using a different segment than the main Race Order Segment.

By default, all participants are ranked using the race’s configured **Race Order Segment**. With Segment Override, selected groups can use an alternative segment for their classification.

Example:

* Race Order Segment: **Chip Time**
* Group: **Elite Men / Elite Women**
* Override Segment: **Gun Time**

In this case:

* General classification is based on **Chip Time**.
* Elite groups are ranked using **Gun Time**.

This is useful when different competition rules apply within the same race, such as elite categories being ranked by gun time while the rest of participants are ranked by chip time.

## Summary

Creating segments within **RUFUS Race Manager** is an important part of race setup that enables accurate participant classification and ranking. By properly defining each segment's checkpoints, distance, discipline, and units, users can ensure that the system provides meaningful and precise timing data for participants. The **Race Order Segment** feature further allows users to specify the segment that will be used as the primary metric for calculating overall race results.


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