Exporting Participant Data
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Participants & RegistrationLast updated: January 10, 2025Export Formats
Export participant data in multiple formats:
CSV (Excel)
- ✅ Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers
- ✅ Easy to manipulate and analyze
- ✅ Import into other systems
- ✅ Best for start lists and reports
- ✅ Professional formatted reports
- ✅ Print-ready
- ✅ Easy to share
- ✅ Best for official documents
JSON
- ✅ Machine-readable format
- ✅ For custom integrations
- ✅ Includes all data fields
- ✅ Best for developers
What to Export
Standard Export Fields
Default export includes:
- Participant name
- Email address
- Mobile number
- Date of birth / Age
- Gender
- Distance/Category
- Ticket/Bib number
- License number (if applicable)
- Registration date
- Order total
Extended Export Options
Include additional data:
- ✅ Emergency contact details
- ✅ Medical aid information
- ✅ Physical address
- ✅ SA ID or passport number
- ✅ Merchandise orders
- ✅ Payment details
- ✅ Custom fields (if used)
⚠️ Privacy: Exported data contains personal information. Store securely and comply with POPIA regulations.
How to Export
- Go to event's Participants tab
- Apply any filters (optional)
- Click Export button
- Select format (CSV, PDF, or JSON)
- Choose fields to include
- Click Download
Common Uses
Start Lists
Create professional start lists:
- Export by distance
- Sort by bib number
- Include name, age, gender
- Print for race day
Results Upload
Prepare for timing systems:
- Export bib numbers + names
- CSV format for timing software
- Include distance/category
Communications
For emails or WhatsApp campaigns:
- Export email addresses
- Export mobile numbers
- Use for race day reminders
- Send updates or changes
Medical / Safety
Emergency information for race day:
- Export emergency contacts
- Export medical aid details
- Print for medical tent
- Quick reference on race day
Reporting
For stakeholders or sponsors:
- Gender distribution
- Age demographics
- Geographic distribution (from addresses)
- Registration trends
💡 Pro Tip: Export early and often during registration period to track progress and identify any data issues before race day.
Data Security
When handling exported data:
- Store files securely (encrypted if possible)
- Don't share publicly
- Delete when no longer needed
- Limit access to authorized personnel only
- Comply with POPIA regulations
