I made an app to find running events in Ireland

joe35 · 03-02-2020 1:15pm

Hi not very tech here but I see a lovely CC race on the outskirts of dundalk. Seen Rob Kearney promoting it on Fb. It's the 'Kearney Cup', named after his grandfather. Hosted by Glenmore AC, if anyone wants to but it on the app. I'll have to look into getting the app too&#55356;&#57283;&#55357;&#56397;

joe35 · 03-02-2020 1:49pm

It's on the 16th of February

Whestsidestory · 03-02-2020 2:02pm

2 10ks in Mayo in April are Kilmovee 10k on Sat 11 and Run for Boylo in Foxford on the 26th

caff · 03-02-2020 2:08pm

Could add the imra.ie events in too

SocialSpud · 03-02-2020 2:08pm

Whestsidestory wrote: »

2 10ks in Mayo in April are Kilmovee 10k on Sat 11 and Run for Boylo in Foxford on the 26th

Excellent thanks. If you have some links to the event details it would be a big help as well.

SocialSpud · 03-02-2020 2:10pm

caff wrote: »

Could add the imra.ie events in too

Yep I've added about 7 IMRA events up there at the moment so just adding all of the 2020 events over the next few days. If you filter by "Mountain Run" or just search "IMRA" you'll see what's currently there.

Phoebas · 03-02-2020 2:22pm

Nice app, very well put together.

A possible addition would be to allow users submit events.
Another might be to allow users rate events and comment on them.

Whestsidestory · 03-02-2020 2:32pm

https://kilmovee10k.com/

Whestsidestory · 03-02-2020 2:34pm

http://www.runforboylo.com/

SocialSpud · 03-02-2020 2:48pm

Phoebas wrote: »

Nice app, very well put together.

A possible addition would be to allow users submit events.
Another might be to allow users rate events and comment on them.

Cheers for the feedback. Others have mentioned allowing users to add events but I always wondered if people would be bothered after adding a few as there's quite a bit of info to gather like name, description, regiatration url, coordinates for location, distances, type, contact info etc. I think event organisers would have a mutual interest to get their event some exposure but I can't see regular users adding too many events . Perhaps I could get most of the basic info and gather the rest myself.

Brock Turnpike · 03-02-2020 3:05pm

Was just about to say it would be great to be able to integrate with calendars. However I just noticed that if you click on the calendar on the event info page, you get the option to add it to calendar. Maybe it's just me, but it's not obvious that you can click that icon to add to calendar. Could the calendar icon be colour coded or something to make it clear it's clickable?

SocialSpud · 03-02-2020 3:25pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Was just about to say it would be great to be able to integrate with calendars. However I just noticed that if you click on the calendar on the event info page, you get the option to add it to calendar. Maybe it's just me, but it's not obvious that you can click that icon to add to calendar. Could the calendar icon be colour coded or something to make it clear it's clickable?

Yea you know what I have a menu option on the top right which has that there as well but nobody seems to know about it. I only added it when you click on the date itself as a secondary feature. I think it's time to change the date/time to look more "clickable". Also, if you tap on the address it will open in maps as well, same as if you tap on the map itself lower down.

SocialSpud · 05-02-2020 11:58pm

dobman88 wrote: »

Just spotted this and downloaded it. Really great idea and easy to use. Will keep it. Thanks very much.

My suggestion for one that is missing is the Gap of Dunloe 10k and half marathon on February 23rd in Killarney.

Just added the Gap of Dunloe Half Marathon & 10K if you want to have a look at make sure the details look ok. Could only find previous results for the half marathon.

SocialSpud · 06-02-2020 12:36am

Whestsidestory wrote: »

2 10ks in Mayo in April are Kilmovee 10k on Sat 11 and Run for Boylo in Foxford on the 26th

Thanks. Not too much information on those 2 events just yet so I'll hold off until there is. If you see more info in the meantime just pop a message on here thanks!

eyeball kid · 07-02-2020 1:16pm

Just downloaded it there. Looks really good, very slick. Might be able to give some feedback when I get to use it properly but well done! Can definitely see myself using it.

sheriff2 · 07-02-2020 1:48pm

Fair play, app looks great. Downloaded and shared with others

SocialSpud · 07-02-2020 4:51pm

eyeball kid wrote: »

Just downloaded it there. Looks really good, very slick. Might be able to give some feedback when I get to use it properly but well done! Can definitely see myself using it.

Excellent thanks. Hope to add a good few more events over the weekend as well!

SocialSpud · 07-02-2020 4:52pm

sheriff2 wrote: »

Fair play, app looks great. Downloaded and shared with others

Brilliant thanks. It all helps!

joe35 · 07-02-2020 5:09pm

I'd be interested in finding any cross country events on in the North East. Would I find these events on this app?

SocialSpud · 07-02-2020 6:17pm

joe35 wrote: »

I'd be interested in finding any cross country events on in the North East. Would I find these events on this app?

I haven't come across any on websites I get my info from so if you know of ant feel free to send them on!

joe35 · 07-02-2020 10:57pm

Thanks socialspud, this is the one that Rob Kearney is promoting. It's his grandfathers cup.
https://www.facebook.com/100007459513520/posts/2548023245456301/?sfnsn=mo&d=n&vh=e

Don't know how to post the link but it's Glenmore AC promoting it. It's on Facebook and register at myrunresults

SocialSpud · 08-02-2020 2:57am

joe35 wrote: »

Thanks socialspud, this is the one that Rob Kearney is promoting. It's his grandfathers cup.
https://www.facebook.com/100007459513520/posts/2548023245456301/?sfnsn=mo&d=n&vh=e

Don't know how to post the link but it's Glenmore AC promoting it. It's on Facebook and register at myrunresults

Thanks for that. That link doesn't seem to work but if you find another one where I can get some information from feel free to send it on!

SocialSpud · 09-02-2020 5:24pm

Just made some updates to the app based on feedback from this thread:

* Added a "Suggest an Edit" option to the "more" menu when viewing an event's details.

* You can now submit events via Settings -> Contact Us -> Submit an event. Which then brings you to this Google Form. So you can also just click on this the link on your laptop as well if you'd rather.

* Made event date within the details screen look more "clickable" to make it more obvious that tapping it will prompt you to add the event to your calendar.

The update is now live on the play store if you want to try it out.

Dev1234 · 09-02-2020 6:58pm

Great app. I've just shared it with my running group.

One thing I noticed as a heads up is the Lough Boora half date is March 29th on the official website but the app has it as early April.

SocialSpud · 09-02-2020 7:09pm

Dev1234 wrote: »

Great app. I've just shared it with my running group.

One thing I noticed as a heads up is the Lough Boora half date is March 29th on the official website but the app has it as early April.

Excellent thanks for that, it must have changed. I added a "Suggest an edit" option to the event details page now so people like yourself can let me know.

joe35 · 10-02-2020 9:19am

https://www.facebook.com/395832690569240/posts/1547860068699824/ maybe this link

SocialSpud · 10-02-2020 2:31pm

joe35 wrote: »

https://www.facebook.com/395832690569240/posts/1547860068699824/ maybe this link

Great thanks followed that link and found this as well so will add it in: https://www.myrunresults.com/events/glenmore_ac_kearney__mcbride_cross_country/3624/details?fbclid=IwAR3mX61CSscX9aGtWe10EaaZdPPUywbkeL_RviW93mB3bLhPJCfKOWJJnh0

If there are any more events you'd like added you can submit using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK0kLrYeqyYvsBodMGPmRCDsN9LIO04-hbFk_yT1pBGVeEBw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Brock Turnpike · 10-02-2020 2:44pm

SocialSpud wrote: »

Just made some updates to the app based on feedback from this thread:

* Added a "Suggest an Edit" option has now been added to the "more" menu when viewing an event's details.

* You can now submit events via Settings -> Contact Us -> Submit an event. Which then brings you to this Google Form. So you can use the link above on your laptop as well of you'd rather.

* Made event date within the details screen look more "clickable" to make it more obvious that tapping it will prompt you to add the event to your calendar.

The update is now live on the play store if you want to try it out.

Great stuff. Dates being clickable is much more obvious.

SocialSpud · 10-02-2020 2:57pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Great stuff. Dates being clickable is much more obvious.

Yea for sure, thanks for highlighting it.

Fowler87 · 15-02-2020 6:20pm

Hi SocialSpud - thanks for setting up the app. Great resource.

Ive just sent a request to a 10m race local to me if you wouldnt mind adding it to the event calendar - https://www.runireland.com/events/ballyhaunis-10-mile-run/
Cheers and best of luck with Ruco

SocialSpud · 17-02-2020 12:01pm

Fowler87 wrote: »

Hi SocialSpud - thanks for setting up the app. Great resource.

Ive just sent a request to a 10m race local to me if you wouldnt mind adding it to the event calendar - https://www.runireland.com/events/ballyhaunis-10-mile-run/
Cheers and best of luck with Ruco

Great thanks for submitting it! Do you know if there's any more info on it like route/prizes etc. Or is this just a "save the date"?

Dudda · 17-02-2020 12:39pm

SocialSpud wrote: »

Great thanks for submitting it! Do you know if there's any more info on it like route/prizes etc. Or is this just a "save the date"?

It was on last year for the first time. Same route. Race report from last year:
https://www.mayoac.com/run-west-ballyhaunis-10-mile-results/

Results from last year
https://www.mayoac.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BallyhaunisOverallResults.pdf

Route from Strava (not mine)
https://www.strava.com/activities/2420102140

Edit:
I've added a few events via the form which you've all added to the app - thanks.
If you create another option in the Google Form for adding Previous Results and a place where we can upload an image or link to the cover image it will mean you don't have to use a generic image. Let us know the image size required if it has to be a certain size / shape.

SocialSpud · 17-02-2020 2:09pm

Dudda wrote: »

It was on last year for the first time. Same route. Race report from last year:
https://www.mayoac.com/run-west-ballyhaunis-10-mile-results/

Results from last year
https://www.mayoac.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BallyhaunisOverallResults.pdf

Route from Strava (not mine)
https://www.strava.com/activities/2420102140

Edit:
I've added a few events via the form which you've all added to the app - thanks.
If you create another option in the Google Form for adding Previous Results and a place where we can upload an image or link to the cover image it will mean you don't have to use a generic image. Let us know the image size required if it has to be a certain size / shape.

Yea thanks for submitting those. I actually already added those 2 extra fields over the weekend so people can fill them if they can. Image URL will do the job because otherwise you'll have to sign in to upload and didn't want to force that on people. Any size really as the app will resize it, landscape usually looks better though.

SocialSpud · 19-02-2020 10:57am

Fowler87 wrote: »

Hi SocialSpud - thanks for setting up the app. Great resource.

Ive just sent a request to a 10m race local to me if you wouldnt mind adding it to the event calendar - https://www.runireland.com/events/ballyhaunis-10-mile-run/
Cheers and best of luck with Ruco

Added that one cheers.

sheriff2 · 19-02-2020 4:25pm

@SocialSpud I am on the app and about to register for a race. Do the race organizers have any way to know that I registered via your app.
When I click join event it takes me to eventmaster.ie for registering.

SocialSpud · 19-02-2020 4:45pm

sheriff2 wrote: »

@SocialSpud I am on the app and about to register for a race. Do the race organizers have any way to know that I registered via your app.
When I click join event it takes me to eventmaster.ie for registering.

Hey, I'm afraid there is no real way for race organisers to know that. However, if you do end up registering and you see a "How did you hear about us" section, it would be great if you put "Ruco Running Events app" in there. Can I ask you...did you find the event you're about to register for through the app or where you already aware of it?

sheriff2 · 19-02-2020 5:00pm

SocialSpud wrote: »

Hey, I'm afraid there is no real way for race organisers to know that. However, if you do end up registering and you see a "How did you hear about us" section, it would be great if you put "Ruco Running Events app" in there. Can I ask you...did you find the event you're about to register for through the app or where you already aware of it?

Found it through the app, its the Adamstown 10k.
(I live in Adamstown and didnt know about it!!)

SocialSpud · 19-02-2020 5:11pm

sheriff2 wrote: »

Found it through the app, its the Adamstown 10k.
(I live in Adamstown and didnt know about it!!)

Well that's just great! Exactly the reason I made this app! Just make sure to spread the news with your fellow race participants :-) Good with with the race. Make sure to tag @RucoRunningEvents on Facebook or Instagram and let me know how you go on!

Dudda · 19-02-2020 5:21pm

SocialSpud wrote: »

Hey, I'm afraid there is no real way for race organisers to know that. However, if you do end up registering and you see a "How did you hear about us" section, it would be great if you put "Ruco Running Events app" in there. Can I ask you...did you find the event you're about to register for through the app or where you already aware of it?

You can add 'utm_source' and other info to the end of the links on in your app. If they use Google Analytics which a lot of websites do they'll see people coming from the app and whatever other info you chose to provide them.

I've only a rough idea of it and you'll have to google it for more info and how it works in detail but I know it can be done.

SocialSpud · 19-02-2020 5:26pm

Dudda wrote: »

You can add 'utm_source' and other info to the end of the links on in your app. If they use Google Analytics which a lot of websites do they'll see people coming from the app and whatever other info you chose to provide them.

I've only a rough idea of it and you'll have to google it for more info and how it works in detail but I know it can be done.

Yea I know that Facebook do it if you click on a link, they add a parameter like "?fbclid=123123123" at the end. What I mean is that the organisers themselves don't know how to interpret this via platforms they use like PoupRaces, MyRunResults, njuko etc. I've contacted a few of them and them don't seem to know much about it and comes across as more of a hassle.

SocialSpud · 27-02-2020 2:09pm

eyeball kid wrote: »

Just downloaded it there. Looks really good, very slick. Might be able to give some feedback when I get to use it properly but well done! Can definitely see myself using it.

Cheers!

Dub13 · 07-03-2020 9:04pm

Just got it, looks very nice. Something like this was badly needed.

dixierip · 10-03-2020 1:37pm

Looks great. Well done.

Dudda · 12-03-2020 12:05pm

A lot of runs are getting canceled due to Coronavirus. If I were to report one, eg the MSB St. Patrick's race in Dublin, what happens?
Does it get removed or will it get a badge or tag saying cancelled / postponed?

This would be a great app to keep track of what's cancelled and still running but if they're removed from the list I don't think it would be as helpful as a canceled / postponed badge or label which would update users rather than make them think it was never added originally.

Down South · 12-03-2020 9:28pm

Another one in Wexford https://www.facebook.com/5-Mile-Stride-United-Striders-AC-2020-372366676280496/

Down South · 12-03-2020 11:03pm

Just checked this out today on my son’s android phone and it’s great. Hope you get an iOS version out soon

SocialSpud · 16-03-2020 2:44pm

Dudda wrote: »

A lot of runs are getting canceled due to Coronavirus. If I were to report one, eg the MSB St. Patrick's race in Dublin, what happens?
Does it get removed or will it get a badge or tag saying cancelled / postponed?

This would be a great app to keep track of what's cancelled and still running but if they're removed from the list I don't think it would be as helpful as a canceled / postponed badge or label which would update users rather than make them think it was never added originally.

That's where "Suggest an edit" comes in to it as it would be impossible for myself to keep checking. For the foreseeable future I think we need to assume that ALL events are cancelled. Once things get back to normal I'll hopefully be able to update. In other non pandemic circumstances what would happen is you'd see the event date updated if it's postponed or just removed if it's been cancelled. A "cancelled" badge could be good though since it doesn't happen too often.

SocialSpud · 16-03-2020 2:51pm

Down South wrote: »

Just checked this out today on my son’s android phone and it’s great. Hope you get an iOS version out soon

Cheers. Yea it all depends on how popular the Android version gets as it costs a lot more to bring an iOS version out. Right now things are looking fairly quiet as all the events being cancelled so I'll see how things are after that in terms of how much of my spare time I'd like to put into it.

I made an app to find running events in Ireland

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