Importing the start list from a spreadsheet

Instead of assigning bib numbers one by one, upload an Excel (.xlsx) file to update the competition start list in bulk.

Path: Competition → Start list → import/upload control

When to use #

• Timing company sends a bib assignment spreadsheet
• You exported the start list, edited numbers offline, and need to re-import
• Race-day batch registration produced a list of names and bib numbers

This import updates bib numbers and participant matching — it is not the same as importing timing results or the CSV importer.

File requirements #

• Format: .xlsx (Excel Open XML)
• Use the column layout expected by DistantRace (match a recent export from the same start list when unsure)

After import #

1. Spot-check a few entries for correct bib numbers
2. Resolve duplicates via Merge if the file created overlaps
3. Export again for your timing partner if needed — see Managing the start list

Related #

• Bib number management
• Managing the start list
• Race-day registration and check-in