Create, share and run your GPS courses
Place your checkpoints on the map, share your course with a 6-character code, and challenge your friends on the leaderboard. Automatic validation via GPS, QR code, photo or riddle.
What is Rootka?
Rootka is a free mobile app (iOS and Android) to create, share and run GPS courses with checkpoints. You place control points on a map, choose how each is validated (GPS, QR code, photo or riddle), then share the course with a 6-character code. Rootka automatically validates each checkpoint, keeps a real-time leaderboard, and lets you organize sporting events. The app works for running, trail running, cycling, hiking and other outdoor activities.
The app in pictures
From creating a course to validating checkpoints and sharing by code: see Rootka at a glance.
How it works
Create your courses
Place your checkpoints on the map, choose the validation mode (GPS, QR, photo, riddle), and customize the detection radius.
Share and discover
Each course has a unique 6-character code. Share it with your friends or explore public courses on the map.
Run and climb the leaderboard
Start your run, validate each checkpoint automatically, and compare your time on the real-time leaderboard.
How a checkpoint is validated
Each checkpoint validates its own way. Pick a mode to see how.
Validated automatically as soon as you enter the checkpoint's radius.
Progress and climb the ranking
Earn badges, gain XP and compare your performance with runners worldwide.
Global ranking
Compare yourself with runners worldwide or filter by city. Every finished run brings you closer to the top.
15 badges to unlock
Creation, runs, competition, streaks and social: 5 categories of bronze, silver and gold badges to collect.
Daily streaks
Chain consecutive days of running and beat your personal record. Every day counts toward your progression.
8 activity types
Running, trail, road cycling, MTB, gravel, paragliding, hiking or trekking: each sport has its own adapted detection radius.
5 ways to play a route
Beyond the classic stopwatch, every route can be played differently. The mode is picked at creation and changes checkpoint order, scoring and the leaderboard.
Organize your events
Everything you need to manage a trail event, a running race or an outdoor competition with GPS checkpoints.
Team management
Invite your volunteers by username, email or share link. Assign them checkpoints and follow their validations live.
Photo validation
Runners take a photo at each checkpoint. Browse the proof gallery filterable by waypoint.
GPX import / export
Import your existing GPX tracks or export your courses to share them with other GPS applications.
Course templates
Get started quickly with pre-configured templates: 5K loop, out-and-back, star pattern and more.
Help us shape Rootka
Rootka is in closed testing on Android. Join the first testers, install the app and share your feedback to help it grow.
The beta is available on Android only for now.
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