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title: Joining events
description: Start here to register for and participate in any DistantRace event
order: 0
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# Joining events

Use this section if you want to **participate** in a challenge or competition on DistantRace.

## Before you register

1. [Create an account](create-an-account.md)
2. [Getting started after signup](getting-started-after-signup.md) — profile, connect apps, suggested events
3. [Which type of event is this?](which-type-of-event-is-this.md) — challenge vs virtual competition vs in-person race

## Connect your data source

Most events need a connected sports app or step source:

- [Supported apps](../connections-with-apps/supported-apps.md)
- [Data synchronization troubleshooting](../connections-with-apps/data-synchronization-problems/the-most-common-reasons-for-data-synchronization-issues.md)

## Register for an event

| Event type | Guide |
|------------|-------|
| Step or sports challenge | [Participate in a challenge](participate-in-a-challenge.md) |
| Virtual timed race | [Participate in virtual competitions](participate-in-virtual-competitions.md) |
| In-person race | [Register for in-person competitions](register-for-in-person-competitions.md) |
| Private event (code required) | [Using a join code](using-a-join-code.md) |
| Email invitation link | [Email invitation links](email-invitation-links.md) |
| Group cart link | [Joining via dynamic cart link](joining-via-dynamic-cart-link.md) |
| Partner / reserved link | [Using a reserved entry link](using-a-reserved-entry-link.md) |
| Race day (QR) | [Race-day registration as a participant](race-day-registration-as-a-participant.md) |
| In-store desk | [In-store registration](in-store-registration.md) |

## Find and access events

- [Mobile app](../mobile-app/index.md) — install, step sync, QR join, and settings
- [Challenge onboarding page](challenge-onboarding-page.md) — organizer-shared instructions
- [Find an event in the app](find-an-event-in-the-app.md)
- [Mobile app and step challenges](mobile-app-and-step-challenges.md)

## Teams and family registration

- [Joining a team](joining-a-team.md)
- [Registering for someone else](registering-for-someone-else.md)

## After you join

- [After joining a challenge](after-joining-a-challenge.md)
- [Managing your activities](managing-your-activities.md)
- [Daily steps on the website](daily-steps-on-the-website.md)
- [My competition registrations](my-competition-registrations.md)
- [Transferring your registration to someone else](transferring-your-registration-to-someone-else.md)
- [Virtual map progress](virtual-map-progress.md) · [Geo challenge maps](geo-challenge-maps.md)
- [Selecting your virtual race workout](selecting-your-virtual-race-workout.md)
- [Viewing competition standings and team results](viewing-competition-standings-and-team-results.md)
- [Viewing your race result](viewing-your-race-result.md)
- [Downloading diplomas and certificates](downloading-diplomas-and-certificates.md)
- [Viewing the start list](viewing-the-start-list.md)
- [Comparing virtual race results](comparing-virtual-race-results.md)
- [Viewing competition course maps](viewing-competition-course-maps.md)
- [Step game daily tasks](step-game-daily-tasks.md)
- [Challenge message board](challenge-message-board.md)
- [Express registration](express-registration.md)
- [Post-registration add-ons](post-registration-add-ons.md)
- [Why activities are missing](why-activities-are-missing.md)

## Payments and invoices

- [My purchases and orders](my-purchases-and-orders.md)
- [Downloading invoices and receipts](downloading-invoices-and-receipts.md)
- [Checkout add-ons and shipping](checkout-add-ons-and-shipping.md)
- [Adding Omniva shipping after checkout](adding-omniva-shipping-after-checkout.md)
- [Picking a start time slot](picking-a-start-time-slot.md)

## Your account

- [Your profile and participant profiles](your-profile-and-participant-profiles.md)
- [Managing your account settings](managing-your-account-settings.md)
- [Managing saved participant profiles](managing-saved-participant-profiles.md)
- [Sign-in options](sign-in-options.md)
- [Enterprise SAML and whitelabel login](enterprise-saml-and-whitelabel-login.md) — branded portals and SSO
- [Two-factor authentication](two-factor-authentication.md)
- [Linking a participant profile](linking-a-participant-profile.md)
- [Personal activity exclusion zones](personal-activity-exclusion-zones.md)
- [Resolving duplicate social accounts](resolving-duplicate-social-accounts.md)
- [Registering interest before signup](registering-interest-before-signup.md)
- [Event regulations and consent](event-regulations-and-consent.md)
- [Club membership](club-membership.md)
- [Notification preferences](notification-preferences.md)
- [Delete your account](delete-your-account.md)

## Help and feedback

- [Contact the organizer](contact-the-organizer.md)
- [Contact support from the app](contact-support-from-the-app.md)
- [Leaving an event review](leaving-an-event-review.md)

## Other

- [Withdraw from an event](withdraw-from-an-event.md)
- [Age restrictions and children](age-restrictions-and-children.md)