Open Runs are free but registration before your first one is a must. It’s fast and easy - you only need to do it once

We gather at the meeting point, do a quick briefing, then a dynamic warm-up for 10 minutes. We bring some iced water but electrolytes and snacks are on you

We start together. Run full speed to compete and have fun, or go easy/tempo as a controlled workout. What matters is speed relative to your heart rate — not just the fastest possible time

Treat the session as a repeatable benchmark. Consistent conditions and pacing make your VO₂max and trend data more meaningful week over week

We don’t provide timing. Please use your watch/app (Strava, Garmin, Apple)

For the most accurate insights, wear a heart rate strap. Wrist HR is okay, but a chest strap improves VO₂max estimates and training-zone calculations. Cadence data helps too

After the run, send a screenshot of your run to organizers. We’ll add the result, calculate VO₂max and predicted race times, and you’ll appear on the leaderboard

Come back each week to track clear improvements. Your profile shows VO₂max trends, pace zones, and recent benchmarks to guide training