42cal Race Directory Help

Race Directory Support

Get help using the 42cal race directory. Find marathons worldwide, bookmark your favorites, and plan your race calendar.

Getting Started with 42cal

Browse Without an Account

You can explore our entire race directory without creating an account. Use filters to narrow down races by distance, location, or date.

Create a Free Account

To bookmark races and access your personalized dashboard:

  1. Click "Sign Up" in the top navigation
  2. Create an account with email/password or use a social login
  3. Complete your profile (optional)
  4. Start bookmarking races!

Key Features

  • Search & Filter: Find races by distance, location, or date
  • Bookmark Races: Save races you're interested in to your dashboard
  • Race Details: View course maps, elevation, registration links, and more
  • Browse by Location: Explore races by country or city
Searching for Races

Using Search Filters

On the homepage, you can filter races by:

  • Distance: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
  • Location: Country or city
  • Date Range: Upcoming races in specific months or years
  • Search Query: Type race name, city, or event organizer

Browse by Location

  • /countries: Browse races by country
  • /locations: Browse races by city
  • /distances: Browse races by distance type

Race Detail Pages

Click any race to view full details including:

  • Race date and location
  • Course map and elevation profile (if available)
  • Registration link to official race website
  • Race distance and difficulty
  • Weather and terrain information
Bookmarking Races

How to Bookmark a Race

  1. Sign in to your 42cal account
  2. Find a race you're interested in
  3. Click the bookmark icon (looks like a ribbon or flag)
  4. The race is now saved to your dashboard

Managing Bookmarks

  • View all bookmarked races on your dashboard at /dashboard
  • Remove bookmarks by clicking the bookmark icon again
  • Bookmarks are private and only visible to you

Why Bookmark Races?

  • Keep track of races you want to register for
  • Create your personal race calendar
  • Compare races side-by-side
  • Get reminders for registration opening (coming soon)
Your Dashboard

Accessing Your Dashboard

After signing in, navigate to /dashboard or click "Dashboard" in the navigation menu.

Dashboard Features

  • Bookmarked Races: View all races you've saved
  • Upcoming Races: See your bookmarked races sorted by date
  • Race Cards: Quick view of race details with links to full info
  • Quick Actions: Remove bookmarks or navigate to registration

Dashboard Tips

  • Bookmark races early to track registration opening dates
  • Use dashboard to plan your race season
  • Check dashboard regularly for race updates
Account Management

Updating Your Profile

Go to your profile settings to update your email, name, or preferences.

Changing Your Email

Contact support@42cal.com with subject "Change Account Email" and include your current and new email addresses.

Deleting Your Account

To delete your account and all associated data:

  1. Email support@42cal.com with subject "Delete My Account"
  2. Include your account email address
  3. We'll confirm deletion within 1-2 business days
  4. All data (including bookmarks) will be permanently deleted within 30 days

Privacy & Data Export

Request a copy of your data by emailing support@42cal.com with subject "Data Export Request - Race Directory". We'll send JSON/CSV files within 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about using the 42cal race directory.

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Contact Support

Need help? Have a race to add? Contact our support team.

Email Support

Response Time:

Within 24-48 hours (usually faster!)

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm PST

Common Requests:

  • Add a missing race to our directory
  • Report incorrect race information
  • Account issues or password resets
  • Privacy and data export requests
Add a Race

Don't see a race you're looking for? We'd love to add it to our directory!

Email us with the following information:

  • Race name
  • Date and location (city, country)
  • Distance(s) offered
  • Official race website or registration link
  • Any additional details (course map, elevation, etc.)

We typically add races to our directory within 2-3 business days.