How to Create an Event

Getting Started

Creating an event on Starting Line is straightforward. Navigate to your dashboard and click "Create Event" or go to Events > Create Event.

Event Details

Basic Information

Field	Description	Required
Event Name	The name of your event as it will appear to participants	✅ Yes
Category	Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Road Running, Trail Running, Triathlon, Duathlon, Swimming, Other	✅ Yes
Start Date	When your event begins	✅ Yes
Start Time	Event start time (you can set different times for each distance)	✅ Yes
End Date	For multi-day events only	❌ Optional

Location Details

• Venue Name: e.g., "Century City Sports Complex"
• Full Address: Complete address for navigation
• City: City name
• Province: Select from dropdown
• Country: Defaults to South Africa

Event Description

Your description should include:

• Overview of the event
• Route description and terrain
• What's included (medals, refreshments, etc.)
• Parking information
• Special instructions or requirements
• Contact information for queries

Distances & Pricing

You must add at least one distance to your event. Click "Add Distance":

Distance Configuration

• Distance Name: Descriptive name (e.g., "10km Challenge", "Elite 100km")
• Distance (km): Actual distance participants will cover
• Price (R): Registration fee in South African Rands
• Entry Limit: Maximum number of participants (leave empty for unlimited)
• Minimum Age: Age restriction if required
• Start Time: Custom start time for this distance (optional)

Special Pricing

• Free for Seniors (65+): Toggle to waive fees for senior citizens
• Free for Disability: Toggle to waive fees for participants with disabilities

You can add multiple distances by clicking "Add Another Distance".

Adding Merchandise

Boost your event revenue by offering merchandise:

1. Scroll to the Merchandise section
2. Click "Add Merchandise Item"
3. Fill in:
   • Item Name: e.g., "Event T-Shirt"
   • Description: Details about the item
   • Price: Cost per item
   • Base Stock: Total quantity available
   • Image: Product photo (optional)

Size/Color Variations

For items with variations (sizes, colors):

1. Click "Add Variation"
2. Name your variation (e.g., "Size", "Color")
3. Add options:
   • For Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
   • For Color: Red, Blue, Black, etc.
4. Each option can have its own stock quantity

Event Images

Images make your event stand out:

Primary Image

• This is the main image shown on event listings
• Recommended size: 1200x630px
• Should showcase your event or route

Gallery Images

• Add up to 5 additional images
• Show different aspects: route, facilities, past events
• Supports JPG and PNG formats

License Requirements

If your event requires participants to have a valid license:

1. Toggle "License Required"
2. Add License Details explaining what's needed
3. Set Temporary License Fee if you offer temp licenses

The system will:

• Check if participants have valid licenses
• Offer temporary license purchase during registration
• Track license validity automatically

Saving Your Event

You have two options:

• Save as Draft: Save your progress and continue later
• Submit for Approval: Submit for admin review and publication