Getting Started with RaceCraft
RaceCraft generates a personalised race plan — pacing, checkpoint timings, fuel, and hydration — in a few steps.
What You'll Need
- A GPX file for your race route (or use a built-in known race)
- Your checkpoint distances (in km from the start)
- A rough idea of your pace and nutrition targets
Quick Start (6 Steps)
1. Load Your Route
Click "Choose GPX file" to upload your route, or click "Load Known Race" to pick from the built-in race library. Distance, elevation, and profile are read automatically.
2. Set Checkpoints
Enter the number of checkpoints, your expected stop time per checkpoint, and the cumulative distance to each one.
3. Set Your Pace
Choose a pacing mode: - Base Pace — enter your comfortable flat-terrain pace (min/km) and RaceCraft calculates your finish time - Target Time — enter your goal finish time and RaceCraft calculates the required pace
Adjust Climbing Ability and Fitness Level to refine the model.
4. Terrain (Optional)
Enable terrain difficulty if your race has technical sections. Set your skill level and the default terrain type — or customise each segment individually.
5. Nutrition
Enter carbs per hour (g), water per hour (mL), and optionally carbs per serving to get per-checkpoint drop bag targets.
6. Calculate
Click "Calculate Race Plan" to generate your segment breakdown, elevation profile, and drop bag tables.
Saving & Exporting
- Save Plan — saves locally; sign in to sync across devices
- Export — CSV or PDF via the menu (top right)
For full detail on each setting, see How to Use RaceCraft.