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February 23, 2026

# How do I close registration for my event?

If you are ready to close your event, please follow the instructions below:

### **Option 1: Close your registration**

1\. Go to your event [dashboard](https://hubspot.raceroster.com/en-us/knowledge-base/signing-in-to-race-roster-and-accessing-dashboards?hsLang=en-us) and ensure you are on the correct event. 

2\. Navigate to the left menu and select **Settings,** then select **Event info.**

![](https://help.raceroster.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/12824078508820.png)

3\. Scroll down the page to **Date settings** section and adjust the **Registration close date.**

![](https://help.raceroster.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/12824084240532.png)

4\. Scroll to the bottom and click '**Save'.**

![](https://help.raceroster.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Screen_Shot_2018-05-01_at_2.47.21_PM.png)

 

### **Option 2: Close your registration because it is Sold Out**

1\. Go to your event [dashboard](https://hubspot.raceroster.com/en-us/knowledge-base/signing-in-to-race-roster-and-accessing-dashboards?hsLang=en-us) and ensure you are on the correct event. 

2\. Navigate to the left and select **Settings,** then select **Limits.**

3\. Uncheck the **Unlimited** checkbox under the **Overall event limit** field and add a number that is **lower or equal** than your current registration number 

![](https://help.raceroster.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/12824141321364.png)

4\. Check off the **hide the number of available overall and sub-event spots on the event details page** check box

![](https://help.raceroster.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/12824165695380.png)

5\. Scroll down and click **Save** and the front facing page will display

 

![](https://help.raceroster.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Screen_Shot_2018-05-01_at_2.43.09_PM.png)

 

**Note:** Please contact [director@raceroster.com](mailto:director@raceroster.com) if you would like more information on customizing the **Registration Closed** or **Event is Full** message 

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