Open Trail Races

Open Trail Races offers a unique racing experience, enabling you to compete anytime with its automated race timing system. The app effortlessly generates rankings as you pass through each checkpoint, providing flexible competition options around the clock throughout the year. Designed for simplicity, the process involves downloading the Open Trail Races app, selecting a race, and importing the track to your GPS device. For an uninterrupted experience, keep your Bluetooth and GPS active, adjust your phone’s settings to prevent battery saving restrictions, and start with a fully charged battery.

Reliable and Convenient Features

After reaching the starting point, simply press start and begin your race, with the option to stow your phone securely. Stay on track to ensure qualification, though minor detours without shortcuts are permissible. The race concludes at the finish line, indicated by a 'Finisher!' message, where stopping manually is available if needed. Your performance data is then uploaded for ranking inclusion, barring any issues. The Open Trail Races app allows offline use, eliminating data roaming concerns while abroad; just ensure Bluetooth and location services are activated to track your race accurately.

Enhanced Competition and Championships

Open Trail Races not only provides personal comparison tools for self-assessment at each checkpoint but also aligns your times with other racers both overall and within your category. The collective times from races contribute to championships, where repeated attempts can improve your total time. Stage races and mountain traverses operate on the same principle, supplanting the older punch or stamp system at mountain huts. Upon completing all stages or races, a certificate reflecting your accomplishments and ranking is sent to your email. Open Trail Races redefines competitive racing, offering a seamless, engaging experience for runners on diverse terrains.