Track, Calories and Stair Climbing Challenges added to sodisp

October 5, 2020

Sodisp is the most complete and engaging platform to host virtual events and challenges. The only platform with Strava, Garmin and Fitbit auto-sync. Start your virtual event or challenge today!

In our mission to provide the most complete Virtual Challenge Platform we have released three new challenge types at sodisp.com:

• Track Challenge: A Track Challenge allows you to upload the gpx file of an actual course and each participant should run exactly that track in order to qualify. This allows you to host on-your-own events where participants can complete the race course at any time they like within the allowed period. Our matching algorithms ensure the participants follow the course but allow a slight deviation because of GPS measurements uncertainties. This is the most easy option to transition from an in-person event to a virtual challenge.
• Total Calories: This new challenge type takes the (calculated) amount of calories of all qualifying activities. This is a great new fun challenge type and can be combined with our badges for all kindsof fun and engaging challenges. For manual entries we have implemented algorithms to estimate the amount of calories based on the activity type, speed/pace and duration.
• Total Stairs: This combines the total number of climbed stairs of all qualifying activities. Virtual Stair Climbing is a new activity available now at sodisp. We also support the scenario where you have a stair climbing race where the goal is to climb X stairs as fast as possible.

These 3 new challenge types are all available for both individual and team races. Combined with the existing Time, Distance and Elevation challenges they offer event organizers a host of features to create unique and engaging virtual experiences.

Strava, Garmin and Fitbit auto-sync

Our unique Strava, Garmin and Fitbit integrations allow participants to have the best possible experience during the challenge. All activities are automatically validated and connected with the challenges they participate in.

Startyour first challenge for free

Starting a virtual challenge on sodisp is free of charge for all new customers with less than 1,000 participants. Do you have a larger event or questions about tailor-made solutions? Contact us to discuss possibilities.

Feel free to drop us a line at hello@sodisp.com when you have a question or if you want to know how sodisp can help transition your event into the virtual era.

About sodisp: The name sodisp is short for social distancing sports. sodisp.com is launched in May of 2020 by the founder of the largest running app and community in The Netherlands and with over 10 years of experience in the endurance sport events industry. sodisp.com is the latest platform to combine gamification with outdoor sports to allow its users to enjoy the great outdoors, even in this challenging post-corona era. Feel free to contact us at hello@sodisp.com.