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Set up your roster
Add your students using copy-paste or import from a CSV file so your classes are ready to go.
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
Quick Steps
Set it up once and use it all year
Follow these four steps to get your setup complete before class.
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Choose run types
Define the run events you want to track, such as mile run, PACER, or 400 meter run.
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Launch your web app
Deploy your personal RunTrak web app through Google Apps Script so it can be used from your devices.
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Start your run
Open the web app and test a run. If you plan to use RunTrak’s PACER audio, download it to each device while you are online.
PACER Audio
Prepare the PACER track before class
RunTrak gives you two audio choices. Your selection is remembered on that device.
Use RunTrak audio
- Open TapCapture and select PACER.
- Select Use RunTrak audio.
- Choose Download for offline use while connected to the internet.
- Wait for Audio ready offline before class.
When you press Start, the directions and countdown play first. RunTrak’s timer remains at 0:00 until the track says “Go.” After each shuttle tone, the voice announces the cumulative number of completed laps.
Use your own audio
- Open TapCapture and select PACER.
- Select Use my own audio.
- Start your audio track.
- Press RunTrak’s Start button when your track says “Go.”
RunTrak will stay silent and begin its timer immediately.
One-time device step: PACER audio is saved separately on each phone, tablet, or computer. Download it once on every device you plan to use. Clearing RunTrak’s device data removes the downloaded track, so it will need to be downloaded again.
Video walkthroughs
Not seeing something you need? Let us know via the feedback form in RunTrak.
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.
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.
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.
Create and print student QR codes
Learn how to select classes or individual students, choose a card layout, and create printable QR codes and student ID cards for faster scanning in TapCapture.
Tip: Print and test a few cards before creating a complete class set.
Use PACER Mode and Buddy Laps
See how to use RunTrak’s synchronized PACER audio or your own track, record student dropouts, review calculated scores, and organize students for partner-based Buddy Laps.
Before class: Download RunTrak’s PACER audio on every device you plan to use offline.
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.
Will the PACER audio work without Wi-Fi?
Yes, after you select Download for offline use on that device and see Audio ready offline. Results can remain on the device until you are ready to sync.
What if the PACER audio is not downloaded?
RunTrak will not begin a silent built-in-audio session. Connect and download the track, or select Use my own audio to start the timer with another PACER track.