Assigning Bib Numbers

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the process of assigning bib numbers to participants in your event using UltraSignup. This task should be performed after your event registration has closed.

Prerequisites

• Your event is already set up on UltraSignup
• Event registration is closed

Accessing Bib Assignment

Click on the "Timing and Results" tab
Click on the "Bib Assignment" link

Auto Bib Assignment

In the "Unassigned" section, choose your preferred assignment method from the dropdown:

• By last name
• By registration date
• By last year's order, then last name
• By runner rank

Here's How:

1. Select the event/distance you want to assign bibs to
2. Enter the starting bib number in the provided field
3. Click "Assign Bib Numbers"

Note: The system will show how many participants have been assigned bib numbers

A "0" indicates all participants have been assigned 

Manual Bib Assignment

Use this method if you have specific bib numbers to assign.

Here's How:

1. Click "Download Registrants" to get a CSV file
2. Open the CSV file
3. Fill in the bib numbers in the appropriate column
4. Save the CSV file
5. Return to UltraSignup and click "Choose File"
6. Select your updated CSV file
7. Click "Load Bibs"

Clearing Bib Numbers

If you need to start over:

1. Scroll to the bottom of the Bib Assignment page
2. Select the event/distance from the dropdown
3. Click "Clear Bib Numbers"

Editing Individual Bib Numbers

Go to the Participants list

1. Find the participant and click "Edit"
2. Locate the bib number in the upper right corner
3. Update the bib number as needed
4. Click "Save" or "Set Bib Number"

Tips

• Double-check your starting bib number before auto-assigning
• Use manual assignment for random or specific bib number sequences
• Always verify that all participants have been assigned bib numbers

For further assistance, please contact UltraSignup support.