Creating a Virtual Event Website

Abstract

This Best of 10 Virtual Race project involved creating a virtual athletic event website designed to motivate participants to engage in multiple types of physical activity while providing a fair and engaging leaderboard system. Traditional virtual events often favor participants who specialize in a single activity, such as cycling or running long distances, making it difficult for multi-sport athletes to compete. This project addressed that gap by implementing a scoring system across multiple categories such as cardio, ball sports, racket sports, weight training, outdoor activities, etc. where lower cumulative scores indicate better overall performance. This approach encourages participants to improve in weaker areas and explore activities they may not normally try. The platform was built using RunSignUp, which allows secure registration, payment processing, activity logging, and leaderboard management. The project included updates and refinements to ensure usability, scoring accuracy, and a user-friendly experience for a broad audience of active individuals. A trial event is planned to be held to validate the platform, demonstrating that it meets project goals and supports a fullscale launch. The final deliverable is a fully functional, scalable, and intuitive website capable of hosting virtual fitness events that are inclusive, competitive, and engaging, providing a new way for participants to challenge themselves across multiple activity types.