How does Live Race Alerts via SMS Text Messaging Work?
Live Race Alerts via SMS Text Messaging is intended to be used by friends, family or other spectators interested in tracking the progress of participants. You can sign up to receive SMS Text Message updates for multiple participants.

NOTE: SMS Text Messaging is not available for all events. Please refer to the race web site for information about which Race Alert services are being provided.

You sign up to receive notifications about the participant(s) you choose. When a participant crosses a timing location along the race course you will receive a SMS Text Message on your cell phone. Messaging rates based on the messaging service plan you have with your cellular phone provider will apply.

How do I sign up for Live Race Alerts via SMS Text Messaging?
Signing up for Live Race Alerts via Email SMS Text Messaging is very easy. Enter the following URL in your web browser's address bar: http://sms.sportstats.ca/sma/signup.php.

Enter your name and cellular telephone number in the appropriate text boxes. Only enter the digits of your cell number - Do NOT try to format it.

Or, if you want to receive email updates instead of or in addition to text messages, enter your email address in the email box.

Next, select the event from the list of events in the dropdown list box.

In the Contestant box, enter the last name or race bib # of the participant you wish to receive notifications about then click the "Search" button.

Finally, select the name of the participant you want to receive notifications on from the list of participants and click the "Sign-up" button. Congratulations, you will receive race progress and finish time updates for the selected participant on your cellular phone.