Absurd Running
Absurd Running provides an all-in-one race planning and execution platform for trail runners, centralizing route drawing, GPX import, checkpoints with cutoff times, aid station details, and personal notes into a single interactive plan. The platform automatically generates pacing adjustments based on elevation profiles and trail conditions, and supports nutrition, hydration, and gear planning per checkpoint.
- Sports Technology
- Wellness & Fitness Technology
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Trail runners often struggle to prepare for races because planning information is scattered across multiple tools and notes, making it difficult to build a cohesive strategy. Traditional planning requires manual pace calculations that fail to account for elevation gain, altitude, and trail surface conditions, leading to poor race-day execution and increased risk of missing cutoffs or dropping out.
Solution
RunPlanner provides an all-in-one race planning and execution platform that centralizes route drawing, GPX import, checkpoints with cutoff times, aid station details, dropbag points, and personal notes into a single interactive plan. Runners set a target time and the platform automatically generates pacing adjustments based on elevation profiles and trail conditions. The platform also supports nutrition and hydration planning, gear checklists per checkpoint, and cutoff time tracking so runners can anticipate challenges before race day.
Target Audience
Primary users are trail runners preparing for ultramarathons and other off-road races who need detailed pacing and logistics planning, as well as coaches and running crews supporting these athletes.
Features
- Interactive route drawing tool with GPX file upload and preset race selection
- Elevation and grade visualization integrated directly into the route map
- Checkpoint management with cutoff times and aid station inventory details
- Automatic pace adjustments accounting for elevation, altitude, and trail conditions
- Nutrition and hydration planning synced to each checkpoint
- Gear checklist builder with per-checkpoint assignments
- Dropbag point tracking and personal notes for race-day reference
- Cutoff time tracking to identify potential DNF risks early