SMS & WhatsApp
Reach athletes via text message and WhatsApp for high-open-rate announcements, reminders, and promotions. 98% open rate — 45% click-through.
The Challenge
Emails Get Buried. Texts Get Read.
The average email open rate is 20%. SMS open rate is 98%. Do the math.
Email-Only Communication
- 80% of race emails never get opened
- Reminders buried under newsletters and promotions
- DNS rates spike because athletes forget race details
- Abandoned registration emails ignored for days
- No way to reach athletes with urgent race day updates
EnduranceFinder SMS & WhatsApp
- 98% of text messages are read within 3 minutes
- Race reminders cut DNS rates by up to 40%
- Cart recovery SMS converts 3–5x better than email
- WhatsApp supports images, maps, and interactive buttons
- Real-time alerts reach every athlete instantly
How It Works
Three Steps to Higher Engagement
Automated messaging that runs itself. No phone number lists, no manual sends.
Activate Amplify
Enable SMS & WhatsApp from your race dashboard. EnduranceFinder handles phone number collection at registration and manages all opt-ins automatically.
Messages Auto-Send
Race reminders, registration confirmations, and cart recovery messages are generated and sent automatically. Promotional blasts reach verified athletes in your area.
Track Results
Monitor delivery rates, open rates, click-throughs, and registration conversions in real time from your dashboard. See exactly which messages drive registrations.
Sample Messages
What Your Messages Look Like
Auto-generated from your race details. Sent at the perfect time.
Reminder: Austin Half Marathon is tomorrow — packet pickup is open until 7 PM at the Convention Center.
Start line opens at 6:00 AM. Don't forget your bib and timing chip.
View race details: endfndr.co/rce-4821
Registration closing: Denver Trail 50K has 23 spots left. Lock in your spot before Friday.
Register now: endfndr.co/dt-50k
Reply STOP to unsubscribe
Content auto-generated from race details
Send time optimized by AI
TCPA-compliant with opt-out
Interactive Preview
See It in Action
Watch how EnduranceFinder automates race messaging from reminder to results.
Automated Race Reminder
Sent automatically — no manual action needed
Message Types
The Right Message at the Right Time
Automated messages triggered by real events — not guesswork.
Race Reminders
Automatic reminders sent 24 hours and 2 hours before race day. Reduce DNS (did not start) rates by up to 40% without lifting a finger.
Abandoned Cart Recovery
When someone starts registration but doesn't finish, a personalized SMS nudge brings them back. Recover 12–18% of abandoned registrations.
Promotional Blasts
Send targeted text campaigns to verified athletes in your area. Announce registration deadlines, early bird pricing, and new races.
WhatsApp Integration
Rich Messaging, Global Reach
WhatsApp supports images, maps, buttons, and two-way conversations — all automated.
Rich Media Messages
Send course maps, race images, schedule updates, and interactive buttons — not just plain text.
Global Reach
WhatsApp has 2B+ monthly users worldwide. Reach international athletes where they already communicate.
Two-Way Conversations
Athletes can reply with questions about your race. Auto-responses handle common queries like parking, packet pickup, and course details.
End-to-End Encrypted
All WhatsApp messages are encrypted by default. Your athletes' data stays private and secure.
Use Cases
Built for Every Race Type
SMS and WhatsApp messaging adapts to any race format or distance.
Marathons
Send race day logistics, course maps, and pacing guides via WhatsApp the week before your marathon.
Triathlons
Transition area details, swim start times, and bike course updates sent directly to athletes' phones.
Cycling Events
Route changes, rest stop updates, and weather alerts delivered instantly to all registered riders.
Trail Races
Trail condition updates, aid station details, and mandatory gear reminders via text to every runner.
Race Series
Build ongoing engagement with post-race results, next race announcements, and series standings.
Coaching Clinics
Send pre-clinic materials, session reminders, and training plans via WhatsApp.
“We turned on SMS reminders and our DNS rate dropped from 18% to under 7%. The abandoned registration texts are incredible too — we recovered $5,200 in registrations last month from athletes who would have just forgotten.”
— Coach Mike Reynolds, Lakefront Running Events
Real-Time Tracking
Every Message, Automatically Tracked
See exactly how your SMS and WhatsApp messages are performing — from send to registration.
Messages Sent
Total messages delivered across SMS and WhatsApp channels.
Open / Read Rate
Percentage of recipients who opened or read your message.
Click-Through Rate
How many people tapped your event link from the message.
Registrations
Registrations that are directly attributed to SMS/WhatsApp campaigns.
Revenue Attribution
Total revenue from message-driven race registrations.
DNS Reduction
Track how reminders reduce DNS rates compared to email-only races.
Pricing
Unlock SMS & WhatsApp
SMS & WhatsApp messaging is part of the Amplify plan — EnduranceFinder's full AI marketing suite.
Amplify
AI marketing engine + SMS & WhatsApp messaging
per registration (+ Stripe fees)
Everything in Amplify
- SMS race reminders & confirmations
- WhatsApp rich media messaging
- Abandoned cart SMS recovery
- Promotional text blasts
- 150K+ verified athlete network
- Outbound email marketing
- Meta Retargeting (FB/IG)
- AI-generated ad creative
- Real-time analytics dashboard
- All Elevate + Starter features included
No hidden fees. Payment processing (Stripe) fees apply separately. Automated messages included with Amplify. Promotional blasts use credits earned from registration fees. Compare all plans →
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about SMS & WhatsApp messaging
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SMS & WhatsApp pairs perfectly with these tools to maximize registrations.
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Learn moreAbandoned Cart Recovery
Recover 12–18% of abandoned registrations with automated email, SMS, and Meta retargeting.
Learn moreAnalytics & Reporting
Real-time dashboards with registration tracking, revenue, and audience insights.
Learn moreVisitor Recovery
Retarget race page visitors who left without registering with automated follow-up campaigns.
Learn moreMessages They Actually Read
98% open rate. 3-minute read time. Automated reminders, promotions, and cart recovery — delivered straight to every athlete's phone.