Record a race course file
This guide explains how to use your GPS tracker to record a real-world track and upload it as a race course in RACEMAP
Create a new single map
https://racemap.com/admin/events/new The purpose of this event is track recording only.
Add GPS devices to the new single ,aü
Assign one or more GPS trackers that you want to use for recording the course.
Set the event time
Configure the event start and end time to cover the full period when you plan to record the track.
Prepare the devices
Switch on the GPS trackers assigned to the event.
Ensure the devices are connected to the RACEMAP server, eg. online status in Tracker Management.
Start recording at the start line of the upcoming event
When you are physically at the start of the race course:
Switch on the trackers
Wait approximately 5 minutes to ensure stable GPS signal.
Open the tracking map and check if you can see the dots on the map.
Record the full course
Move along the race course only in the correct race direction (from start to finish). The GPS devices will continuously send their positions to RACEMAP.
Stop recording
When you reach the finish line, switch off the GPS devices.
Download the recorded track
Go to Participants.
Download the recorded GPS data as a GPX file.
Upload the course to your race event
Open the event where you want to display the race course
Upload the downloaded file as the official course track.
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