Transparent fees. UK-based support. No hidden extras.
BookitZone® is a UK online entry service and race registration system for running events — from 5K and 10K to half marathons, trail and charity runs. Family-run since 2009, fully insured, PCI DSS payments, ICO registered & GDPR compliant. Reach 280,000+ athletes with personal UK support (not just 9–5).
100% Free for Organisers — Keep 100% of Your Entry Fee
List your event for free and receive 100% of the entry fee. Entrants pay a clear booking fee on top (which includes card processing) so there are no deductions from your event income.
• No hidden fees of any kind
• No fees for refunds, transfers, or deferrals
• We handle the vast majority of entrant queries
• Usually paid same or next working day after invoice receipt
• Simple invoice system with full breakdown
• Free promotion via newsletters & social
Organisers Can List Their Events on BookitZone for Free!
As an event organiser, you can use BookitZone’s entry service at no cost. We only charge entrants a small booking fee in addition to the entrance fee. This covers all expenses, ensuring you receive 100% of your event entrance fee from us. Booking fees start at just £0.99. Organisers pay £0; entrants pay the booking fee.
The Breakdown...
Our booking fees are paid by entrants and include all credit/debit card processing fees. There are absolutely no hidden charges or fees of any kind. Your event receives 100% of the entry fee, making it entirely free for you to use our event listing service.
Entrant Booking Fees
Organisers pay £0; entrants pay the booking fee shown below. Booking fees include all payment processing charges. Prices checked January 2026.
Entrance Fee
Booking Fee*
£0.00
FREE**
£0.01–£4.99
£0.99
£5.00–£9.99
£1.20
£10.00–£14.99
£1.40
£15.00–£19.99
£1.70
£20.00–£24.99
£2.20
£25.00–£29.99
£2.60
£30.00–£34.99
£3.20
£35.00–£39.99
£3.70
£40.00–£49.99
£4.20
£50+
Contact us now or use the calculator below
Booking fee calculator
Enter any entry price to see the organiser income and the booking fee paid by the entrant (added at checkout).
Entry
price
Use the arrows for penny adjustments (where supported).
Pricing comparison (what the organiser receives for each entry)
Prices checked January 2026. BookitZone fees are paid separately by the entrant and are not deducted from organiser income.
Entry price
BookitZone (organiser keeps full entry)
EventEntry (fee deducted)
SI Entries (5% + VAT, min £1 + VAT)
RaceBest (£0.50 + 5%)
£0.00
£0.00
£0.00
£0.00
£0.00
Example event priced at £20 per entry which sells 500 places:
The organiser receives:
BookitZone
£10,000
No deductions
EventEntry
£9,500
£500 deduction
SI Entries
£9,400
£600 deduction
RaceBest
£9,250
£750 deduction
No hidden fees of any kind: including no admin charges for refunds, transfers, or deferrals. We handle the vast majority of entrant queries.
Cancelled events & refunds: Some platforms charge an additional fee to process refunds. BookitZone refunds cancelled entries free of charge.
Found a like-for-like service at a better price?Contact us and we’ll see what we can do.
* Booking fees shown are inclusive of all payment processing charges. No other charges of any kind.
** If your event offers both paid and free options, free entries do not incur a booking fee. If your event is entirely free, a setup or management fee will apply. Please contact us to discuss.
Our Commitment to Value and Transparency
We include our booking fee in published event prices — the price shown to your entrant includes our booking fee, so the price paid is the price shown upfront with no drip-feed charges. Our fee covers card processing, site security, ongoing development, event marketing, insurance, overheads, and salaries.
