How to Use Racerli
Your complete guide to discovering races, tracking your running calendar, and staying connected with your running club
Getting Started in 3 Easy Steps
Start using Racerli in under a minute
Create Your Free Account
Sign up with your email to unlock features like race tracking, watchlists, and club connections. No credit card required - it's completely free!
Create Account →Browse and Discover Races
Use our powerful filters to find races by terrain (road, trail, fell), distance, location, and date. Browse upcoming races or plan months ahead.
Browse Races →Track Your Race Calendar
Add races to your watchlist or mark them as entered. View your complete race schedule and see what your club members are running.
View My Races →Key Features Explained
Master these features to get the most out of Racerli
Browsing & Finding Races
Smart Filtering: Use terrain buttons (Road, Trail, Fell, Mixed) to quickly narrow down races by type.
Time-Based Filters: View upcoming races, races this month, next 3 months, or search all future events.
Search & Sort: Use the search bar to find specific races or locations. Sort by date, distance, or name.
Calendar View: Switch to calendar mode to see races organized by date for easy planning.
Watchlist & Entered Races
Add to Watchlist: Click the eye icon on any race to add it to your watchlist. Perfect for races you're considering.
Mark as Entered: Click the checkmark icon when you've registered for a race to track your commitments.
Quick Indicators: See colored badges on race cards showing your club members' interest and entries.
Easy Management: Remove races from your lists anytime with a single click from My Races.
My Races Dashboard
Three Organised Tabs: View Watching, Entered, and Past races in separate sections for easy navigation.
Race Clash Detection: Automatically see if your entered races conflict with each other by date.
Quick Actions: Rate races you've completed, add personal notes, and tag races for better organization.
Empty State Guidance: When lists are empty, we'll suggest races to get you started.
My Club Features
Club Connection: Join your running club during signup or add it later from your profile.
Member Activity: See which races your club members are watching and entering.
Popular Races: Discover the most popular races among your club - shown with member count badges.
Club Communication: Contact your club captain directly through the platform.
Adding New Races
Simple Form: Fill in basic race details like name, date, location, and distance in an easy-to-use form.
Rich Information: Add elevation gain, website links, terrain type, and organizer details.
Community Contribution: Help other runners discover great races in your area.
Quick Review: Our team reviews submissions to ensure quality and accuracy.
Race Detail Pages
Complete Information: View all race details including terrain, distance, elevation, and location.
Personal Notes: Add private notes visible only to you for planning and preparation.
Custom Tags: Organize races with personal tags like "Goal Race" or "Training Run".
Direct Links: Quick access to race website, weather forecast, and organizer contact.
Tips & Best Practices
Get the most out of Racerli with these pro tips
Plan Ahead
Use the "Recommend" filters to plan your race calendar early and secure your spots in popular events.
Use Tags
Tag races as "A Race", "Training", or "Fun Run" to easily organize your schedule by priority.
Add Notes
Keep track of important details like parking info, gear requirements, or personal goals in your race notes.
Check Club Activity
Regularly check My Club to see what races your club members are doing - great for carpooling and support!
Use Calendar View
Switch to calendar view when planning multiple races to visualize spacing and avoid overcommitting.
Rate Past Races
After completing a race, rate and review it to help other runners and track your personal experiences.
Common Questions
Quick answers to help you get started
Do I need an account to browse races?
No, anyone can browse and search for races. However, creating a free account unlocks features like watchlists, entered races tracking, club connections, and personal race notes.
How do I join my running club on Racerli?
During signup, start typing your club name in the "Running Club" field and select it from the dropdown. If your club isn't listed, you can contact us to add it.
What's the difference between Watchlist and Entered?
Watchlist is for races you're interested in but haven't committed to yet. Entered is for races you've actually registered for and plan to run.
Can other people see my watchlist and entered races?
Only your club members can see how many people from your club are watching or have entered each race. Your personal lists remain private.
How often is the race database updated?
We continuously add new races as they're announced. You can also help by submitting races you know about!
Is Racerli really free?
Yes! Racerli is completely free for all runners. If you find it valuable, you can support us to help keep it running.
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