Mappings
Mappings provides an advanced 3D visualization platform that renders trail race routes in unprecedented detail, combining satellite imagery with algorithmic terrain analysis. The platform simulates dynamic sun movement and includes a grade-adjusted pace calculator based on real athlete activity data, helping runners prepare for events and coordinate with support crews. All environments stream directly through the web browser with no software downloads required.
- Sports Technology
- Wellness & Fitness Technology
- Software Only
- Data & Analytics
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Trail runners often face unfamiliar race courses with challenging terrain, unpredictable elevation changes, and varying light conditions across long race durations. Without detailed previews, they struggle to plan effective pacing strategies, choose appropriate footwear, and coordinate crew support for aid stations and access points.
Solution
Mappings offers an advanced 3D visualization platform that renders trail race routes in unprecedented detail, combining satellite imagery with algorithmic trail analysis to show terrain, land cover, and technical sections. The platform simulates dynamic sun movement, showing how light and shadows will shift throughout race day, helping athletes anticipate visibility changes. A grade-adjusted pace calculator uses real athlete activity data from the specific trail to help runners test different pacing strategies before committing to a plan. Race organizers can annotate routes with checkpoints, access points, and safety information, and athletes can share these visualizations with their support crews. All environments stream directly through the web browser, requiring no software downloads.
Target Audience
Trail runners preparing for endurance events and their support crews, as well as race organizers seeking to communicate course information and safety details to participants.
Features
- 3D route visualization with grade-adjusted pacing analytics based on athlete activity data from the actual trail
- Dynamic sun simulation showing realistic light changes, sun exposure, and shadow movements throughout race day
- Satellite-based terrain mapping with 95% accurate land cover classification, rated 400x more detailed than Google Earth
- Algorithmic trail analysis identifying uphills, downhills, and technical sections, supplemented by race organizer annotations
- Crew planning tools visualizing access points, checkpoint rules, and rest spots along the route
- Streamed browser-based viewing with no downloads or installations required