Setup once. Use all year.

Set Up RunTrak and Start Capturing Runs Faster

This page walks you through getting your roster loaded, choosing run types, launching your web app, and getting ready to track runs from any device.

Use the quick steps below, then watch the setup videos as you build your sheet and launch your RunTrak workflow.

Roster setup • Run types • Google App Script deployment • Tap capture

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Quick Steps

Set it up once and use it all year

Follow these four steps to get your setup complete before class.

1

Set up your roster

Add your students using copy-paste or import from a CSV file so your classes are ready to go.

2

Choose run types

Define the run events you want to track, such as mile run, PACER, or 400 meter run.

3

Launch your web app

Deploy your personal RunTrak web app through Google Apps Script so it can be used from your devices.

4

Start your run

Open the web app, test it once, and begin capturing finishes during class.

Video walkthroughs

Not seeing something you need? Let us know via the feedback form in RunTrak.

Step-by-step setup walkthrough

This video walks you through setting up your RunTrak Google Sheet, including adding your roster, defining run types, and deploying your personal web app so you can start capturing runs from any device.

First-time setup guide

Watch this walkthrough to complete your first-time setup and make sure your web app is ready before using RunTrak during class.

Reminder: Google may show a security screen the first time because the app is created from your own Google Sheet.

Effortless Run Tracking with Tap Capture

In this video, I walk you through how to effectively capture all your runs using our tap capture system. It is quick, simple, and can be used from any device, with results synced later when you are ready.

Reminder: You can edit times right after you finish a run.

FAQ

Setup questions

How do I add my roster?

You can add students by copy-pasting your class list or importing a CSV file.

Why do I need to choose run types?

Run types tell RunTrak what events you want to capture, and helps your reports run in the future.

Do I need to install software?

No. RunTrak works through Google Sheets and a web app in your browser.

Can I use RunTrak from any device?

Yes. Once your web app is deployed, you can open it from phones, tablets, laptops, and other browser-based devices.

Get RunTrak on Teachers Pay Teachers, then come back here to complete setup and start using it with your classes

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