Races & Records
Running score tracker, approved by everyone who played.
Run a set distance and see who gets there first. log8 keeps the score with the people you actually play. Record the finishing order, with times, strokes, points or kilos if you have them. The other players approve it, and your head-to-head record, group board and personal history build themselves.
Scoring
How log8 scores Running
Record the finishing order, with times, strokes, points or kilos if you have them.
- Play 2 to 8 runners, each for themselves. A relay team of up to 4 counts as one side.
- Record the finishing order, and each runner’s time if you like.
- Add the event, like 100 m, 5k or Marathon.
- Fastest time wins. Runners who did not finish can go without a time.
The basics
How to play Running
The casual version of the rules. log8 shows the same guide in the app, on the game's page.
- PlayersAny number can race. Relay teams of up to 4 run as one side.
- How to winCross the line first, or post the fastest time.
- The official gameWorld Athletics writes the rules. A track lap is 400 metres, and the marathon is 42.195 km.
- How groups differPark and road runs are often timed by watch or app. Say which one you use so everyone logs it the same way.
- Agree the start line, the finish line and the distance.
- Start on the call or the gun. A false start can send you back.
- In sprints, stay in your lane all the way.
- Don’t push or block other runners.
- In a relay, pass the baton inside the exchange zone.
- Time starts at the signal and stops when your torso crosses the finish line.
Play better
Running tips
- Start easy and finish strong.
- Run your own pace on the first lap.
- Breathe in a steady rhythm.
- Warm up first, and stretch after.
In the app
Logging a game in log8
- Pick the game and the playersChoose Running, then everyone who played. Friends without log8 can join as guests.
- Enter the resultRecord the finishing order, with times, strokes, points or kilos if you have them.
- The other players approveFriends on log8 get 48 hours to approve it, or tap Disagree if it is wrong. Guests count straight away. A result nobody answers closes without counting.
- Your record updatesOnce it is official it counts toward your head-to-head records, group board, badges and cups.
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Questions
Running in log8: questions
Can I keep Running scores with friends in log8?
Yes. Running is one of the 72 built-in games. Record the finishing order, with times, strokes, points or kilos if you have them. The other players approve it, then it counts.
How do you win at Running?
Cross the line first, or post the fastest time.
How many people play Running?
Any number can race. Relay teams of up to 4 run as one side.
Do people play Running differently?
Park and road runs are often timed by watch or app. Say which one you use so everyone logs it the same way.
Do my friends need the app?
No. Add a friend as a guest and the game counts straight away. If they join log8 later, the games move to their account.
Settle your Running rivalry.
log8 is coming soon to Android and iPhone, and is free to download. It is in closed testing now: write to us for an invite, or to hear the day it reaches the stores.
Updated by the log8 team