Account Setup
Overview
Racery has two types of accounts: organizer accounts for people who set up and manage races, and participant accounts for people who join and compete. This guide covers how to get set up with either type.
Organizer Account
Organizer accounts give you access to the race dashboard where you can create races, manage participants, configure settings, and view analytics.
How to Get Started
Visit racery.com and click "Talk with Our Team" or "Request a Demo". A Racery representative will help you:
- Set up your organization account
- Configure your first race
- Grant dashboard access to co-organizers
Tip: Multiple people in your organization can have organizer access. Ask your primary contact to add co-organizers through the dashboard.
Participant Account
Participants join races through one of two methods:
Email Invitation
When your organizer sends invitations, you will receive an email with a one-click join link. Click the link to create your account and join the race automatically.
Self-Registration
For open events, your organizer may share a registration URL. Visit the link, enter your name and email, and you are in.
Mobile App
The Racery mobile app is available for both iOS and Android. With the app you can:
- Log activities on the go
- View your position on the virtual route map
- Check leaderboards and team standings
- Share photos and comments
- Receive push notifications for milestones and team updates
Download from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and sign in with the same email you used to register.
Profile & Bio
After joining a race, personalize your profile to make the experience more social:
- Avatar: Upload a photo of yourself
- Display name: How you appear on leaderboards and the activity feed
- Location: Pin your physical location on the pre-race map so teammates can see where you are joining from
- Bio text: A short description visible to other racers
Tip: Adding your location helps build a sense of community, especially in large organizations with offices across different regions.
Notification Settings
Racery sends several types of notifications to keep you engaged:
- Daily activity reports: A summary of yesterday's activity in your race
- Progress milestones: When you reach 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of the route
- Overtake alerts: When you pass another racer on the leaderboard
- Social updates: Likes, comments, and message board posts from other racers
You can manage your notification preferences from your profile settings or by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
Next Steps
Your First Race
What to expect from start to finish.
Activity Types
Explore 80+ activities that convert to race miles.
Teams & Groups
How teams and #groups work in your race.
Contact support if you have questions.