Three race types
Territory: whoever holds the most area in the arena wins. Flags: collect the flags at the checkpoints. Finish: first to the finish line wins.
Rund organizers
Host running races on Rund: become an organizer
Running clubs, brands, municipalities, schools and communities host GPS running races on real streets with Rund. Organizer access is granted on application, and the Rund team reviews every request.
Three race types
Territory Whoever holds the most area in the arena wins.
Flags Whoever collects the most checkpoint flags wins.
Finish First to the finish line wins.
What is a Rund organizer?
A Rund organizer is an approved Rund account that can create race courses, manage participants, publish announcements and award prize cards to the podium. Organizing is free but never automatic: a Pro subscription does not grant it, and every account becomes an organizer through its own application and approval.
What can organizers do?
Organization page
An organization page with its own chat, announcements and membership rules. You moderate messages and membership.
Entry management
Approve entry requests for public races and invite runners by runner number; every registration in one place.
Live tracking and results
Approved participants appear on the live map during the race. The server verifies arrivals with fresh GPS fixes and confirms the standings.
Prize cards
Define cosmetic prize cards for first place or the top three. Any physical prize's terms and delivery are the organizer's responsibility.
Privacy first
Participants can enter anonymously and profile sharing is optional. Raw race GPS data is deleted 24 hours after the event ends.
Rules and limits
Every race runs on the same fair rules; the limits keep races safe and manageable.
| Registrations per race | Up to 100 |
|---|---|
| Checkpoints | Up to 32 |
| Race duration | Up to 4 hours |
| Per organizer account | 20 organizations, 20 open races |
| Arrival verification | 35-meter gate, verified by the server with fresh GPS |
| Fees and wagering | No paid entry, wagering or cash-equivalent prizes |
How do I become an organizer on Rund?
Applying is free and takes four steps.
- 1
Create your account
When Rund launches on the App Store, sign up free with Apple or email. You don't need a Pro subscription to organize.
- 2
Apply in the app
On the Races screen, tap "Become an organizer". Send your organization's name, type, city, event plan and phone number, and accept the notice and the organizer terms.
- 3
Wait for the review
The Rund team usually reviews your application within 2 business days and may call to verify the organization.
- 4
Publish your race
You get a notification when you're approved. Create your organization, draw the course and publish your first race. If you're declined, you'll see the reason in the app and can apply again after 7 days.
Who can become an organizer?
- Running clubs and run crews
- Sports brands and stores
- Municipalities and youth & sports departments
- Schools and university societies
- Corporate sports and wellness teams
- Neighborhood communities and associations
Not every Pro account is an organizer. Organizer access goes to accounts with an event plan that take responsibility for participant safety, through application and approval.
Organizer FAQ
How do I host a running race on Rund?
Once approved as an organizer, you create your organization on Rund's Races screen, draw the course on the map and pick a race type: territory, flags or finish. You set the duration, podium and prize cards, then publish; you approve entry requests for public races and the server verifies results. Venue permissions are the organizer's responsibility.
Does it cost anything to become an organizer?
No. Applying for and holding organizer access on Rund are free. You don't need Pro, and a Pro subscription alone doesn't grant organizer access.
Does a Rund Pro subscription make me an organizer?
No. Rund Pro offers unlimited runs and messages plus personalization and social features. Organizer access is a separate permission granted only after an application is approved by the Rund team.
How long does a review take?
The Rund team usually decides organizer applications within 2 business days. We'll let you know in the app and with a notification when there's a decision, and we may call to verify the organization.
What happens if my application is declined?
Rund shows the reason on the application screen in the app. You can address it and apply again after 7 days.
Can I charge participants?
No. Rund doesn't support paid entry, wagering or cash-equivalent prizes. Prize cards are cosmetic; any physical prize you announce, and its delivery, is your responsibility.
How big can my race be?
A Rund race supports up to 100 registrations, 32 checkpoints and four hours of play. An organizer account can run 20 organizations and 20 open races at a time.
Can I see participants' personal data?
On Rund, participants are anonymous by default. You only see the name, photo and stats of participants who choose to share them. You may not export or repurpose runner data without a lawful basis.
How are race results decided?
Rund's server decides race results. In a finish race, arrival is verified with at least two fresh GPS fixes inside a 35-meter gate, and device time never decides the winner. Flag races rank by flags collected, territory races by area held in the arena.
Want to talk to us first?
If you don't have the app yet, or want to ask questions before applying, send the form and our team will get in touch. Organizer access opens only when your in-app application is approved.
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Thank you. Our team will reply to your email or call you as soon as possible, usually within 2 business days.
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