Pacely provides a dedicated, free platform for running clubs to replace fragmented tools like WhatsApp, spreadsheets, and Venmo with a single app that offers community feeds, RSVP management, and member data. Clubs can create private boards for posts, set rules, and send targeted notifications, while each runner gets a personalized profile link showcasing race history and club badges.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Run clubs currently rely on a patchwork of tools such as WhatsApp groups, event platforms, link aggregators, Google Forms, and spreadsheets, which fragment communication, event coordination, and member data. This fragmentation creates inefficiencies, makes it hard to track participation, and limits the club’s ability to grow and engage members effectively.
Solution
Pacely offers a single, free web app that consolidates community interaction, event RSVP tracking, roster management, and member profiling for run clubs. Clubs receive a private feed where members can post updates, share routes, and discuss topics, while organizers can schedule runs and monitor attendance in real time. Each runner gets a personalized @handle with race history and club badges, providing a shareable running résumé. Built by runners for runners, the platform can be set up in under a minute and requires no spreadsheets or external services. All core features remain free forever, with optional premium tools planned for clubs that want advanced monetization options.
Target Audience
Pacely is designed for organized run clubs and running groups that need a unified platform for communication, event management, and member data, ranging from small local crews to larger regional clubs.
Features
- Private club board for posts, questions, and route sharing, with sorting by engagement
- Event creation with RSVP and response tracking, plus push notifications for important announcements
- Member roster with profiles that include race history, badges, and a unique @handle link
- Club analytics showing total members, active members, and engagement metrics
- Link-in-bio feature for clubs to share a single URL directing to their Pacely page
- Simple, one‑minute setup without the need for spreadsheets or third‑party integrations