A good OFF attracts runners on its own
Creating an OFF is easy. Creating one people want to run is an art.
Choose a unique course
The system detects duplicates at 85% similarity. But even below that, an OFF too close to an existing one won't attract anyone. Find a distinctive route.
Make sure your course respects private property and protected areas. When in doubt, check with local authorities.
The right distance
OFFs between 5 and 20 km are most popular. Long enough for a challenge, short enough for a single outing.
Name it with intention
The name shows in the catalog, rankings, and feed. An evocative name makes people want to run it. Include a geographic ...
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