Cross country meets are deceptively complex: multiple races, bib numbers, staggered starts, and a finish chute that can get messy fast. Clipboards aren't cutting it in 2026.
Registration that feeds everything
When a runner registers online, the platform should generate their bib number, assign their heat, and drop them onto the roster for their school automatically. No more transcription errors.
Heat scheduling logic
- Middle school girls — 8:00 AM
- Middle school boys — 8:45 AM
- Varsity girls — 9:30 AM
- Varsity boys — 10:15 AM
Each heat needs its own roster, bib range, and SMS distribution list.
SMS on race day
Parents need a 20-minute heads-up before their runner's heat. Automation handles it without you touching a phone.
Run your K-12 season on the Sports Tier
SignUpGo's Sports Tier ($59/mo) is purpose-built for K-12 athletic directors, tournament organizers, and league coordinators. You get unlimited tournaments, 5 user seats, 1,000 messaging credits for game-day alerts, pool play & bracket automation, captain score entry, team & player registration, entry fees, and merch sales — all in one dashboard.
- Unlimited brackets and pool play across multiple courts or fields
- SMS game notifications the moment a schedule shifts
- Captain score submission with secure one-time tokens
- Custom branding so parents see your school or league, not ours
Ready to stop wrangling spreadsheets? Start with the Sports Tier or compare all plans. You can also try the tournament builder in under two minutes.