RaceJoy vs RunGR

RaceJoy is created specifically for running, cycling and triathlon events with a focus on the participant and spectator experience. Features vary by event and include live phone tracking, progress alerts, results, race information, photos, Send-a-Cheer and much more! There are two distinct experiences in RaceJoy: -Featured Events -Training Days Featured Events (shown with the Event Logo): These are events that have contracted with RaceJoy to provide a premium experience for participants and spectators. Features are free and provided by the event or sponsor(s). Features included: -Live GPS, phone tracking on the course map. -Send-a-Cheer! (fun motivational audio clips). -NearMe alerts (spectators and waiting relay teams get an alert when a participant is drawing near). -MeetUp tool for seeing where you are in relation to a participant. -Automatic Progress Postings to Twitter (with your approval, of course!). The following features may be provided by the event: -Scored Race Results within moments of crossing the finish line. -Essential race information like schedules, FAQs, race news, and more. -Your official race photos. -Optional Tracking with Progress Alerts: Some events offer BIBTAG tracking in addition to PhoneTrak. For these events there is no need to carry your phone as this is based on the participant’s BIB/chip as they cross over timing points on the course. Training Days This area enables athletes to have their friends and family track their progress live on a map and send motivational cheers during long training runs or rides. All PhoneTrak features are available in Training Days, along with special motivational cheers to help you through those tough moments. Training Days is a free always available area for your long training days. Based on our privacy policy you must setup a special tracking ID (PIN) with profile name and provide that to friends and family tracking you on your Training Days. Add a Race? If you would like a race to offer the full featured experience with official race progress alerts and results, please let the race director know about RaceJoy. Battery Usage RaceJoy’s live phone tracking feature is ONLY activated during the hours of the event. When using Training Days, the athlete turns on/off tracking as needed. Use of this GPS technology running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. You may disable this under settings at anytime during the event to conserve battery life if needed. Feedback and Support We hope you enjoy using RaceJoy! Please share your experience in the App store to encourage others to try it out. If you have had any issues, or have feedback or ideas, please help us to improve the experience by contacting us at support@racejoy.com. RaceJoy is created by a small family business and is dedicated to changing the race experience.

RunGR is a Grand Rapids-based running club that supports individual athletic excellence through the sport of running with structured coaching and a strong and supportive community.  While many of us join for the workouts as we chase personal records, we keep showing up because of the guidance and support we receive from our coaches and the community we build with our teammates.  RunGR will help add the structure and purpose to your routines needed to take your running to the next level. RunGR offers training programs for runners of all levels. Current RunGR members and the general public are welcome to download and use the the RunGR Connect app: Free for Everyone: You don't have to be a RunGR member to take advantage of the public resources such as listings of upcoming events, running tools, and the RunGR merch store. Amongst the running tools our helpful "Track Math" running calculators are perfect for anyone who runs, races, and who ponders what-if goals! • Find out what pace you'd need to hold to achieve your target time. • Find out what your finish time for a race would be if you held a given pace. • Use your results from a recent race to predict what you may be able to achieve in races of other distances. • Build a strategy for negative splits to quickly compute your finish time. Members: RunGR members also have access to additional resources like club announcements, training schedule & plans, the most up-to-date member benefits and discounts, and volunteer opportunities. We look forward to connecting with you! To learn more about RunGR and how to become a member, please visit rungr.com