Run 1 mile · We'll pay you $10 →

Bet on a
Better You.

Get paid to run. Compete with friends and run clubs, win cash, and stay accountable. Win $10 your first Mile, on us.

YOUR FIRST $10 IS ON US

Start earning
your first mile.

1
Download RunMatch
Free on iOS. Takes 30 seconds.
2
Connect Strava
One-time link. Every GPS run counts automatically.
3
Run 1 mile — $10 lands
$10 hits your wallet. No buy-in, no catch.

Your first mile pays $10. Every mile after earns you more — through competitions with friends, run clubs, and daily stakes.

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GPS-tracked · Strava verified · No catch

The running competition app for people who actually show up

Built for runners, run clubs, and group chats that are tired of empty trash talk. Verified runs, real stakes, real consequences, and the leaderboard that settles every argument.

Verified
🛡️

Anti-Cheat

  • GPS-tracked runs via Strava
  • Pace, heart rate & temperature analysis
  • Pace cap rejects fake runs (driving, biking)
  • Manual entries blocked

If you didn't earn it, it doesn't count.

Money Talks
💰

Real Stakes

  • Deposit real money into RunMatch
  • Set comp buy-ins — winner takes all
  • Stake personal goals — miss it, they get paid
  • Automated payouts, withdraw anytime

Stakes are optional. But they change everything.

Prove It
🏆

Compete

  • Race — first to the distance wins
  • Most Miles — highest mileage in 7 days
  • Streak — daily target every day or you're out
  • Personal daily goals with deadlines

Compete with others. Compete with yourself.

How to start a running competition with friends

Two paths — both end with money in your pocket. Compete with your run club, or stake your daily goals against yourself.

🏆 Compete With Friends
1
Create a competition
Pick the format — race, most days, or total count. Set a buy-in or keep it free.
2
Invite your crew
Share a code. Friends join the lobby. Everyone locks in when you start.
3
Winner takes the pot
Leaderboard tracks everything live. Top performer walks away with the money.
🔥 Challenge Yourself
1
Set your daily run goal
Pick a distance and a deadline that forces you out of bed.
2
Put money on the line
Set your stakes. Choose who gets paid if you miss. Now your alarm hits different.
3
Hit it or lose it
Complete your goal and keep every dollar. Miss it and your stakes go to whoever you chose.

Run clubs, paid:
turn group runs into matches.

Everyone says they're going to run more. Start a running competition and find out who actually does. Share a code with your run club or group chat, set the buy-in, and let the leaderboard settle it. Winner takes the pot.

Race, Most Miles, or Streak format
1-30 day competitions
Optional voluntary entry stakes
Live leaderboards with streaks
Anti-cheat pace verification
LEADERBOARD — Most Miles
$100 POT
1
Alex M.
5 runs · 7 day pace
28.4mi
2
Jordan K.
4 runs
24.1mi
3
Sam T.
3 runs
19.7mi
4
Riley P.
3 runs
15.2mi
Day 5 of 74 runners · $25 buy-in

What runners say when they stop playing

★★★★★
"I set a 6AM deadline with $25 on the line. Haven't missed a morning workout in 3 weeks. My alarm doesn't stand a chance anymore."
MR
Mike R.
21-day streak
★★★★★
"Started a running comp with my roommate. He talked so much trash. I beat him by 12 miles and he had to pay up. Best $20 I ever made."
JL
Jess L.
Competition winner
★★★★★
"I've tried every habit app. This is the only one that worked because it's the only one with consequences. When you might lose money, you show up."
DW
Derek W.
Daily user

Run 1 mile.
We'll pay you $10.

Download RunMatch and finish 1 mile on Strava — we'll send $10 to your wallet.
Then challenge your friends to a real-money match.

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Learn more about running for money

🏆

Running Competitions

The complete guide to real-money running competitions. Three formats, group sizes, payouts.

Read the guide →
👥

Run Clubs, Paid

Turn your weekly group runs into a paid competition. Built for groups of 2 to 200.

Read the guide →

Strava Competitions

Bet on your Strava runs. Connect once, every GPS run counts toward a winnable pot.

Read the guide →

Common questions about RunMatch

How does a running competition work?

Create a match, share the invite code with friends, and pick a format: Race (first to hit a target distance wins), Most Miles (highest mileage in 7 days takes it), or Streak (hit your daily target every single day). Set a buy-in or compete for free. Every run is GPS-tracked through Strava, scoring is automatic, and the winner is paid out.

Is RunMatch a real money running app?

Yes. Buy-ins are paid through Stripe and pots are awarded to the winner's wallet. You can withdraw to your bank or debit card. New runners get a free $10 starter race — run 1 mile and we'll pay you $10 with no buy-in required.

Can I use RunMatch with my run club?

RunMatch is built for run clubs, training groups, and friend chats. Spin up a weekly running challenge for your crew — winner takes the pot. Works for 2 friends or 200. Group competitions scale with the buy-in.

Why does RunMatch require Strava?

Real money on the line means we need real verification. Strava's GPS tracking eliminates fake miles, manual entries, and treadmill-only competitions. Every run must be started and stopped on Strava to count toward a competition.

Is this gambling?

No. RunMatch is a skill-based competition platform — outcomes depend on your running performance, not chance. Same legal model as Daily Fantasy Sports and commitment-contract platforms. You're betting on yourself, not a roll of the dice.

How much can I win?

As much as your group is willing to put up. A 4-person match with $25 buy-ins creates a $100 pot. The bigger the group, the bigger the prize. We've seen single competitions pay out $500+. Plus your free $10 starter race for showing up.