Blings Dashboard
Overview
The Blings dashboard lets you upload custom digital bling — bibs, finish awards, postcards, and other branded digital items that racers receive throughout the race. Bling items are optimized for sharing on Facebook, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Instagram.
Accessing the Dashboard
From your race's dashboard hub, click Bling dashboard in the sidebar under CONTENT.
Bling Types
Racery offers several types of digital bling. Each type can be customized from this dashboard:
| Bling Type | When Received | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bib | At registration | Personalized digital race bib with the racer's name and number |
| Completion Award | Upon finishing the race | Virtual finisher’s medal — race title, distance, racer name, sponsor logo |
| Participation Award | At race end (all participants) | Acknowledges taking part regardless of completion |
| Challenge Award | Streak achievement, quiz completion, or manual assignment | Collectible badge displayed on racer profile (gold/silver/bronze streak, Quiz Master) |
| Milestone Sticker | At distance milestones | Digital stickers for memorable distance milestones (e.g., Half Marathon, Marathon) |
| Postcard | At pin drop locations along the route | Location-based digital postcards. Assigned to racer but not displayed on profile |
| Volunteering Award | Awarded to race volunteers | Recognition of volunteer contribution |
| Fundraising Award | Fundraising achievements | Fundraising milestone recognition |
| Donor Placard | Awarded to donors | Acknowledgement of donation |
| Announcement Placard | Triggered by organizer via announcement email | Custom content for race-wide communications and awards |
| Facebook Cover | Available for sharing | Social media cover image branded to the race |
| Third Party | External integration | Bling from third-party sources |
Custom Bibs
After signing up, every racer receives a personalized digital bib. Upload a custom bib background to match your race's branding. The racer's name and bib number are overlaid automatically.
Racers can find their bib on their bio page (click avatar → My Bio or visit racery.com/yournickname). Bibs are also included in the Welcome Email.
Completion & Participation Awards
Racery distinguishes between two types of finish-line awards:
- Completion Award: Earned when a participant finishes the race (reaches the end of the virtual route or logs the target distance). This is the virtual finisher’s medal. Top-50% finishers see their rank; bottom-50% see total miles.
- Participation Award: Given to all participants at race end, regardless of whether they completed the full distance.
Both award types are downloadable and shareable, optimized for social media. Awards are also available for fundraising achievements and team performance in races that include those features.
Challenge Awards
Challenge awards are collectible badges displayed on racer profiles. They can be earned through streak achievements, quiz completion, or manual assignment by the organizer.
For detailed setup instructions, see the Challenge Awards article and the Custom Badges guide.
Electronic Postcards
Postcards are sent to racers (or teams) when they pass sponsor-specified mile markers on the route. Each postcard helps flesh out the race's story and can include photos, text, and branding. Like bibs, postcards are optimized for social media sharing.
Next Steps
Custom Badges
Design milestone badges and streak rewards.
Challenge Awards
Set up streak badges and quiz awards.
Sponsor Dashboard
Overview of all available dashboard tools.
Contact support if you have questions.