On July 1, 2024, California, Maryland and New York enacted laws mandating that advertised race prices include processing fees with the goal of offering maximum transparency without hidden fees or surprises. RunSignUp developed technology to support races in those three states. Cal Tri Events has long advocated for this level of transparency and looked at this as a good first step. Race Registration – Tricks Of The Trade. Cal Tri Events requested the same capability for the other 47 states. We are pleased to announce that RunSignUp has put that capability in place and we have implemented it for our entire series.
RunSignUp CEO Bob Bickel was keen to mention, “RunSignup will take a leadership position and work with others in the community to spread the word and assist customers and competitors in understanding the implementation of these complex new laws as they roll out across an increasing number of states.”
With this implementation, all Cal Tri Events athletes get a clear and straightforward breakdown of all costs associated with registration, ensuring that there are no hidden fees or surprises.
- No Hidden Fees: Cal Tri Events price includes the registration fee + processing fee.
- No Insurance Schemes. Cal Tri Events race fees include the insurance fees which greatly streamlines the race registration process.
- Trust and Simplicity: By adopting this pricing model, Cal Tri Events continues to foster trust with its participants, as they can confidently sign up for races without worrying about unexpected fees appearing at checkout.
This approach aligns with RunSignUp’s mission of creating a consumer-friendly registration process and reflects Cal Tri’s commitment to providing a positive experience for athletes by making the cost structure as transparent as possible.
Cal Tri Events is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission for its events to be ‘safe, affordable & accessible’. It is billed as the largest national short-course triathlon series in the US – with $85 all-in early bird prices, free youth racing (ages 7-17) and athletes enjoying the best 15 words in triathlon; free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race.