PaceStake — Run With Partners Who Show Up
Your 6am partner bailed again

Run partners who actually show up.

Match by pace, lock a small deposit, get it back at the trailhead handshake.

Free to start. Deposit refunded on mutual check-in.

The Challenge

Flaky partners are wrecking your training block.

The 15-minute cancellation

You're laced up at the trailhead. A text lands: "so sorry, can't make it." Solo long run, again.

Zero accountability

Verbal RSVPs cost nothing, so they mean nothing. No-shows stay free.

Broken discipline

Missed sessions stack up. Your marathon pace goal quietly slips away.

Groups that ghost

Strava clubs and Meetup runs see 40%+ drop-out on planned sessions.

Pacing lost

No partner means no pacing support on tempo and long runs.

The Solution

Skin in the game, refunded on arrival.

Mutual check-in releases the deposit

Both runners arrive, a Bluetooth and GPS handshake fires, and every deposit is refunded instantly.

Pace-matched partners

Matched by pace, distance and schedule so sessions stay on target.

Book the run

Lock a time slot and a small deposit in one tap.

Reliability you can trust

Every completed run builds a partner reliability rating, so flakes get filtered out over time.

Consistency compounds

Weekly streaks keep your training block unbroken.

Key Features

Everything you need to never run alone.

Pace & distance matching

Set your target pace and distance. PaceStake pairs you with runners training the exact same block, so tempo days and long runs land with a real partner.

Trusted by runners training for half and full marathons.

Deposit hold

Both runners lock a small Stripe deposit when booking a run.

Bluetooth check-in

A mutual GPS and Bluetooth handshake confirms both runners showed up.

Automated deposit release

The moment the handshake fires, your deposit is refunded automatically. No chasing, no disputes.

Reliability rating

Every run builds a partner score so flakes get filtered out.

Run history

Track completed sessions, streaks and pace trends in one place.

The Market

Runners are ready for accountability that actually holds.

$1.8B
Global running apps market

2025, driven by digital fitness adoption.

$650M
North America SAM

~36% of the global market.

$65M
P2P accountability SOM

~10% of SAM, core hubs first.

Source: DataIntelo, Global Running Apps Market Report.

How It Works

Three steps to a run that happens.

01

Match by pace

Set your pace, distance and schedule to find partners training the same block.

02

Lock the deposit

Both runners hold a small deposit so the plan carries real weight.

03

Check in, get refunded

Arrive, handshake fires, deposit returns. Run the session you planned.

Pricing

Simple plans, real commitment.

Starter

Try the accountability loop.

0€ /mo
  • 2 matches per month
  • Deposit hold & refund
  • Bluetooth check-in
Join Waitlist
Most Popular

Pro

Unlimited matching for race blocks.

9,99€ /mo
  • Unlimited partner matching
  • Priority pace matches
  • Streak reward pools
Join Waitlist

Team

For running clubs and crews.

Custom
  • Group stakes for clubs
  • Club reliability dashboard
  • Strava club onboarding
Join Waitlist

Stop running alone. Start running on time.

Join the waitlist and lock in your first pace-matched partner.

Free to start. No card required.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

What happens if my partner no-shows?

If your partner never checks in, their deposit is forfeited. A 10% platform fee is retained and the rest is returned to you as compensation.

How does the check-in actually work?

When both runners are at the trailhead, a GPS and Bluetooth handshake fires automatically. No buttons, no codes, no manual confirmation.

How much is the deposit?

Deposits are small and set per run, just enough to make showing up matter. It is held via Stripe and refunded the moment both runners check in.

Do I need a wearable to use PaceStake?

No. Your phone handles GPS and Bluetooth check-in. Garmin and Apple Watch sync are coming on the roadmap for hands-free tracking.

What if I need to cancel a run?

Cancel early enough and your deposit is released with no penalty. Cancel at the last minute and it is forfeited, so everyone respects the plan.