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How to Set Up a Category

Category Setup is used to create the categories for which participants register.

For example, many running events include a 5K and a 10K, or offer different prices for youth and/or senior participants. Many cycling events include Cat 1, Cat 2, Cat 3/4, and Cat 5/Novice categories with different start times. Even if your event is just a single race with one price, you’ll still need to set up at least one category in order to collect registrations.


To create new categories:
1. Login to your Event Director Area, and click the name of your event in your event list
2. Select Event Setup from the menu on the left
3. Scroll down and select Category Setup

4. Click the blue Add New Category button either at the top of the screen or below the Category Setup box



5. When creating a new category, category name, entry fee and start time are required in the General section.
6. Scroll down to “Additional Details” and select the toggle button to turn on and activate additional settings. Enter Restrictions, Fee Schedule, Sanctioning Bodies, Team Setup,  Series Setup, Waitlist, and click the green “Save Changes” button at the bottom of the page.