---
title: Joining a team
description: Join or create a team when registering for a challenge or competition
order: 13
---

# Joining a team

Many events support **teams** — department groups, clubs, or open teams created by participants.

## Join via team invite link

If the organizer or a teammate sends a link with a team code (`?join_team=...`):

1. Open the link while logged in.
2. The registration form pre-selects that team.
3. Complete registration — you are added to the team.

## Pick a team during registration

On the apply form you may see a **team** dropdown:

- Choose an existing team, or
- Create a new team (if the organizer allows open teams)

Some events only allow **pre-defined teams** set by the organizer — in that case you pick from their list.

## Change team after joining

Some challenges let you switch teams after registration from the apply or team settings page, unless the organizer locked teams.

## Team results

When teams are enabled, you usually see:

- **Individual** results on the leaderboard
- **Team** standings aggregating member results (often top-N contributors per team)

## Competitions

In-person and virtual competitions may require a team for certain ticket types (relay, team distances). The checkout form includes team selection or search.

## Organizer setup

Organizers configure teams in [Challenge settings reference](../running-events/challenge-settings-reference.md#teams).