The Mobile Game for Runners, Cyclists, Swimmers, Hikers. uRace is designed to motivate you through game-based challenges. Beat levels and earn virtual medals. Compete with opponents from around the world who match your level (AI selector).
Hey ProductHunt Community šā¤ļø
I'm Alex, a designer and co-founder of uRace. We're excited to introduce a mobile game for runners, cyclists, swimmers, and hikers. Youāve probably seen apps using gamification to add a bit of fun to your workouts, but what if someone turned your real-life activities into a true game? Think thrilled races (like game levels), global competition, additional game modes, and leaderboards where runners can compete with cyclists, or swimmers ā all matched to your skill level.
Imagine Duolingo, but for most popular cyclic sports. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a habit or an athlete craving an extra dose of challenge, uRace has something for everyone. To complete a level(race), choose a sport and cover a specific distance within a set number of days. The game encourages different strategiesāāāyou can cover a long distance in one go or spread it out over several days.
In addition to races inspired by world landmarks, history and folklore, and eye-catching visuals, uRace offers a balanced system of rewards and challenges that keeps players coming back.
We've built uRace with:
- Free-to-play access;
- A built-in GPS tracker plus sync support with STRAVA (soon: Garmin and Wahoo);
- Virtual medals and finisher PDF diplomas;
- Global competitions with level-based leagues;
- Leaderboards
- Extra game modes and more.
What makes it unique?
Smart Opponent Selector: Compete in leagues from Wooden to Diamond, facing athletes matched to your level.
Unified Point System: Fair scoring lets runners, cyclists, and swimmers compete in the same leagues.
Anti-Cheat System: Weāre all about fair play, detecting anything from driving instead of running to GPS manipulation.
Our goal? We aim to redefine game-based motivation in fitness training by focusing on engaging single-player experiences and fair multiplayer virtual competitions. Our goal is to create an environment where users can challenge themselves, enjoy friendly competition, and have a dose of fun along the way.
Thank you for your support, Product Huntā¤ļø
Weāre just getting started, so we'd love your feedback! š
Let us know what features youād like to see in future updates.
@tonyabracadabra Thanks, Tony!
In uRace, you can choose from running, cycling, swimming, or walking for each race. The total distance depends on the sportāe.g., 10 km running = 35 km cycling.
For the competition with others in leaderboard, weāve designed our own point system:
Participants from different sports compete equally using a points system based on sport type, gender, age, pace, distance, elevation, and even weather conditions (e.g., more points for training in bad weather). This ensures fairness for all athletes.š
Our Anti-Cheat System checks segments of uploaded tracks, comparing speed, pace, and accelerations. It also detects manual edits, GPS simulators, and more, ensuring fair play. We're very proud of these developments.š
@alexxiang Thanks for your question. Designing uRace was a blend of creativity, problem-solving in gameplay and balance, and a lot of passion for fitness.š
We focused on striking the right balance between competition and motivation, ensuring users feel engaged but not overwhelmed. Features like AI-matched opponents and an anti-cheat system were thoughtfully implemented to ensure fair and exciting experiences.
We dedicated significant time to the design and are proud of how everything looks and feels.š
Iām especially glad we chose React Native for cross-platform development and incorporated modern AI solutions to enhance performance and usability. This approach allowed us to create the app at a remarkably fast pace!
Ultimately, our vision was to create more than just a fitness app. Itās a community-driven game designed to inspire people to stay active and connect with others around the globe.š
@alexxiang Yes, of course! This feature is free and designed to keep users engaged and make the experience exciting. uRace doesnāt show any ads, and all features are free to use. However, there are small time-based limitsāsuch as a replenishing energy system that restricts the number of workouts you can upload at a time.
For those looking for more flexibility, thereās a pro subscription that offers unlimited access and additional ways to track your workouts.
@busmark_w_nika For sure. But honestly, it was a bit less than I expected. Product Hunt isnāt really a sports-focused platform, so I didnāt find as many running enthusiasts as I hoped. Still, it was great to share the project, and the feedback was super positive. We almost made it into the top 10 for the day, even with most of the attention going to AI projects right now.
That alone feels like a win, and Iām more motivated than ever to keep goingš
@alex_fino I feel you, this place is more oriented onto CRMs, AI tools etc but to be ranked in the first TOP 10 is quite success :) Wish you GL on your journey :)
The uRace app is great and has a lot of potential. The anti-cheat system and points system are impressive. Iād love to see more social features like team challenges in the future. Still a solid start! Congrats!
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