Race Planning

The trail race planner built for runners who prepare.

Time on Trails is built for trail runners who believe preparation is part of the race. Think through the course, the terrain, the fatigue, and the decisions that shape race day. Build plans that match your abilities and help you execute with clarity.

Plan Your Next Race

Free to start. No credit card required.

Race thinking starts before race day

The best plan reflects who you are, not who you wish you were. Preparation is part of the race, and clarity builds confidence.

The course is telling you a story

Every climb has consequences later. Terrain shapes outcomes more than fitness. Understanding the course helps you make better decisions.

Focus on what you can control

Your judgment matters most. See what you might be underestimating, understand your margins, and make informed choices that match your abilities.

Planning builds awareness

Most race problems start hours earlier. Thinking through your strategy helps you recognize patterns and make decisions that age well.

Terrain & Navigation

The map knows things your watch doesn't

Upload your GPX file or select from our race database. See your course as it actually is: not just distance and elevation, but terrain, surface, and cumulative fatigue.

  • Interactive elevation profiles Visualize every climb and descent, understand grade intensity
  • Surface analysis Technical trails, gravel, paved sections... know what's underfoot
  • Weather overlays Temperature, precipitation, wind forecasts mapped to your route
  • Control point management Aid stations, cutoff times, crew access... all in context
AI Coach

Your thinking partner for race strategy

The AI asks the questions you forgot to ask. It highlights what to consider based on terrain, weather, and your plan. You make the decisions. It helps you think them through.

  • Section-by-section insights What comes after matters more than what's next
  • Nutrition and hydration feedback Aid stations magnify every earlier decision
  • Gear recommendations Weather and terrain inform what you carry
  • Risk identification See patterns before they become problems

Technology in service of judgment. The goal is awareness, not certainty.

Pacing Strategy

What feels conservative early often isn't

Build your pacing strategy section by section. Account for cumulative elevation, terrain changes, and time of day. The bill always comes later.

  • Time-based planning Understand effort over time, not just pace per mile
  • Cutoff margin tracking Know your buffer at every aid station
  • Night planning See exactly when darkness falls on your course
  • Strava comparison Compare planned vs actual and learn from every race
Nutrition Planning

Aid stations are decision points

Plan your nutrition strategy with precision. Track calories, hydration, and products at every control point. Make choices that support your energy needs throughout the race.

  • Calorie tracking Match energy expenditure to terrain and effort
  • Product planning Know exactly what you'll take at each aid station
  • Drop bag organization Pre-pack with intention based on where you'll be mentally
  • Time budget Factor aid station stops into your overall strategy

Think clearly now. Run freely later.

1

Start with the course

Upload a GPX file or choose from our race database. See the full terrain profile, elevation gain, and technical sections.

2

Build your strategy

Set control points, plan your pacing section by section, organize nutrition, and review weather forecasts for race day.

3

Get AI insights

Ask questions. Challenge assumptions. The AI highlights considerations you might have missed and helps you think through your decisions.

4

Execute with confidence

Export your plan, share it with crew, and race with clarity. After the race, compare against actual Strava data to learn for next time.

From runners who plan ahead

"It was an incredible day! It was so helpful to have everything in one place and to really map out my plan for the day! I'll definitely use it again."

Marissa

50 mile finisher

"The AI makes me think harder about my own plan. It asks questions I should have asked myself. That's exactly what I needed."

Luis

100 mile finisher

"I used Time on Trails to plan for my first 100km race. When I started running, it seemed like such a faraway goal, I am very grateful to have tools like this one that can really help make it happen."

Viviana

100K finisher

Plan every detail of your adventure with Time on Trails Pro

Start free with all planning features. Upgrade for AI coaching and advanced analysis.

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  • GPX upload and elevation profiles
  • Surface and technicality analysis
  • Pacing calculator
  • Control point management
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$6 per month
  • 3 AI analyses per month
  • 3D terrain visualization
  • Weather forecasts
  • Nutrition planning & training log
  • Export your plan to PDF
  • After race analysis with Strava
  • Unlimited access to all pro features*
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$97 one time
  • Pay once, use forever
  • 100 AI analyses per year
  • Lifetime access to all features
  • 3D terrain visualization
  • Weather forecasts
  • Nutrition planning & training log
  • Export your plan to PDF
  • After race analysis with Strava
  • Unlimited access to all pro features*
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* Some features that use external paid APIs may require additional subscription add-ons.

Think the race before you run it

Every plan makes the next one better.

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