PaceStake – no‑show‑proof running partners
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No‑show‑proof running partners

GPS‑verified check‑in. Deposit refunded instantly. Your morning pace, guaranteed.

40%
drop‑out rate
$0
refund if no‑show
100%
GPS verified
The Challenge

Flaky partners wreck your training

10h
wasted weekly

Re‑scheduling, waiting at trailheads, lost momentum.

73%
skip rate

Verbal RSVPs in Strava / Facebook groups fall through.

injury risk

Solo over‑pacing without a partner to keep you honest.

40%+
drop‑out

Planned runs never happen without financial commitment.

The Solution

Stakes change behavior

40% skip
98% show‑up

Mutual deposit + GPS check‑in makes every run real.

2× injury
0.5× injury

Pace‑matched partners keep you in your zone.

10h wasted
0h wasted

Automated refunds, zero re‑scheduling.

Features

Everything to make it stick

Pace & distance profile

Match with runners within 15 sec/km and similar long‑run distance.

+32% adherence

Stripe deposit hold

Both runners lock €10. Refunded only on mutual check‑in.

0% fraud

Bluetooth/GPS handshake

Automatic check‑in when both phones arrive at trailhead.

~5 sec

Automated deposit release

Instant refunds to both parties, no manual approval.

100% auto

Reliability rating

See historical show‑up rate before you commit.

4.9★ avg

Group stakes (roadmap)

Pace‑matched group runs with shared pots.

Q3 2025
98%
show‑up rate

Beta pilot with 8 local runners

€0
lost deposits

Automated GPS refunds

4.9★
avg rating

From 120+ completed runs

12k
runs matched

Projected by end of pilot

How it works

Three steps to a locked‑in run

01

Match by pace

Set your target pace and distance. We pair you with a runner who matches within 15 sec/km.

02

Lock a deposit

Both parties stake €10 via Stripe. It's held, not charged, until check‑in.

03

Verify & run

GPS handshake at the trailhead auto‑releases deposits. Then you run together.

Pricing

Simple, fair, stake‑based

Starter

1 run per week

0€
  • 1 match / week
  • Manual deposit
  • Basic reliability rating
Start free
Most popular

Pro

Unlimited matching

9,99€/mo
  • Unlimited matches
  • Automated deposit
  • Priority GPS check‑in
  • Advanced stats
Go Pro

Club

For running clubs

Custom
  • Group stakes
  • Admin dashboard
  • Charity forfeiture
Contact us
Join the waitlist

Never run alone again

Get early access to GPS‑verified running partners.

Free during pilot. Cancel anytime.

FAQ

Questions, answered

What if my partner no‑shows? +

You get the full deposit back automatically. The no‑show loses their stake, minus a 10% platform fee.

How does the GPS check‑in work? +

Both phones must be within 50m of the trailhead at the scheduled time. Bluetooth handshake confirms mutual presence.

Is my deposit safe? +

Yes, deposits are held by Stripe in escrow. They're never charged unless someone no‑shows.

Can I use PaceStake for free? +

Starter plan is free with 1 match per week. Pro unlocks unlimited matching for 9,99€/month.

What about Garmin / Apple Watch? +

Sync is on our roadmap. For now, the app runs on your phone and uses its GPS.

PaceStake

No‑show‑proof running partners. GPS verified, stakes locked.

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