What is RunStrict?

RunStrict is a free location-based GPS running game available on iOS (Android coming April 2026) where players physically run through hexagonal territory tiles to capture them for their team. Using Uber's H3 grid system at resolution 9 (~175m per hex), every step a runner takes flips territory on a real city map. As of March 2026, RunStrict has 1,203 active runners across 8 cities in Season 2.

RunStrict vs Strava vs Nike Run Club vs Pokemon GO

Unlike Strava and Nike Run Club which focus on personal fitness tracking (distance, pace, heart rate), RunStrict adds a competitive territory-capture game layer where every run is a strategic move in team-based territorial warfare. Unlike Pokemon GO which requires only walking, RunStrict requires actual running with pace verification under 8 min/km, accelerometer anti-cheat, and GPS accuracy checks. RunStrict combines the physical tracking of a fitness app with the competitive strategy of a location-based game.

How RunStrict Teams Work: FLAME vs WAVE vs CHAOS

FLAME (Red): Performance-based meritocracy. Top 20% become Elites earning 4x point multipliers. Common runners earn 2x. Best for competitive solo runners who want to earn rewards through individual performance.

WAVE (Blue): Collective strength. Union bonuses stack: 1x base, 2x with district win, 3x with province win. Every Blue runner benefits when their territory is dominated. Best for team-oriented runners.

CHAOS (Purple): The wildcard. Join anytime but membership is irreversible. Power scales with daily participation: 1x base, 2x when 30% are active, 3x when 60% are active. Best for social runners who thrive under collective pressure.

What is The Void in RunStrict?

The Void is RunStrict's 40-day season reset event. When a season ends, all captured hexes, points, and territorial control are completely wiped. Only the leaderboard legend survives. A new season begins from a blank map, giving every runner an equal fresh start. Season 2 runs from February 11 to March 22, 2026.

RunStrict Anti-Cheat System

RunStrict uses multi-layer anti-cheat to ensure only real running counts: 25 km/h speed cap, accelerometer verification to confirm physical movement, GPS accuracy must be 50m or better, and runners must maintain under 8 min/km pace for hex capture to activate. GPS spoofing and location faking are detected and blocked.

RunStrict Battery and Performance

RunStrict uses battery-optimized 0.5 Hz GPS polling (once every 2 seconds) and syncs data only on app launch, resume, and run completion. There are no persistent WebSocket connections. This design keeps battery drain minimal even during long runs.

Download RunStrict free on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/runstrict/id6760189457

🏃 Season 2 — Active

Run.
Flip.
Dominate.

We run the same roads.

A location-based running game where your footsteps become territory. Choose your team. Flip hexes. Conquer your city — before the season ends.

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1,203 Active Runners
31,847 Hexes Flipped
8 Cities Conquered
Season 2 Live Now
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// YOUR CITY. YOUR RULES.

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RunStrict turns your daily run into territorial warfare. Hit the streets, flip hexes, and conquer your city before The Void resets everything.

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REAL GAME FOOTAGE

See it in action.

Actual Season 2 gameplay. Real hexes. Real runners. Real war.

Season 2 · Live Run
Territory map — Cupertino H3 hexes
🗺️ Territory
Season 2 leaderboard
🏆 Leaderboard
Buff multiplier screen
⚡ Buff & Rank
Runner stats screen
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THE GAME

Simple rule. Endless war.

Every run is a battle. Every step is a claim.

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Lace Up & Run

Open RunStrict and hit the streets. GPS tracks every step in real-time. Maintain under 8 min/km to activate hex capture.

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Flip the Hexes

Every ~175m hexagonal tile you run through flips to your team's color. The last runner wins. Speed counts. Consistency matters.

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Dominate the Map

Watch the city transform. Earn points, climb leaderboards, and lead your team to province dominance — before The Void resets everything.

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Earn Buff Multipliers

Red Elites earn 4× points. Blue Union gets district bonuses. Purple CHAOS players grow stronger the more they run together.

D-DAY

THE VOID

When the 40-day season ends, everything is wiped. All hexes. All points. All territories. Only the legend remains.

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—MINS
CHOOSE YOUR SIDE

Three teams. One city.

Your allegiance shapes your strategy — and your destiny.

FLAME
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Red Team

The elite meritocracy. Top 20% of Red runners become Elites — unlocking 4× points and proving dominance through sheer performance.

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Blue Team

United as one. Every Blue runner fights together. District and Province victories amplify the whole team's power with union bonuses.

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Purple Team · Always Open

The wildcard. Join anytime — but never go back. CHAOS power scales with participation. The more Purples run, the stronger everyone becomes.

1×
30% → 2×
60% → 3×
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SEASON 2 — LIVE

The war is happening now.

Real-time territory control. Every run matters.

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Cities Conquered
Season 2 Progress Feb 11, 2026 → Mar 22, 2026
Day 1 The Void →
BUILT FOR RUNNERS

Every feature earns its place.

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GPS Anti-Cheat

25 km/h cap. Accelerometer verification. GPS ≤50m accuracy. No spoofing. Real runs only.

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Battery Optimized

0.5 Hz GPS polling. No WebSocket drains. Data syncs only on launch, resume, and run completion.

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Pace Consistency Score

CV-based Stability Score rewards steady runners. Green ≥80. Yellow ≥50. Red means chaos.

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Tiered Leaderboards

Province, District, Zone scopes. Your rank means something — and it resets every 40 days.

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Privacy First

No runner IDs stored in hexes. Only team color and minimal timestamp for conflict resolution.

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H3 Hex Grid

Uber's H3 at resolution 9 — ~175m edge hexagons. Global, precise, beautiful on any map.

RUNNERS SAY

Real runs. Real obsession.

From beta runners who haven’t stopped since Season 1.

“I started waking up at 5am just to capture the park near my office before anyone else. I’ve never been this consistent in my life. RunStrict broke my brain in the best way.”
JK
Jason K.
FLAME · Seoul · Season 1 veteran
FLAME FLAME
“Our whole district coordinates runs every evening now. We reclaimed 40 hexes in one night. The group chat is on fire. This is the most social I’ve been in years.”
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Mia L.
WAVE · San Francisco · Season 1
WAVE WAVE
“I switched to CHAOS on day 12. Irreversible. Worth it. The pressure of not knowing if we’d hit 60% participation every day was genuinely stressful… and I loved every second.”
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Alex R.
CHAOS · New York · Season 1 → Season 2
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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Got questions?

Everything you need to know before your first run.

RunStrict is a location-based GPS running game where your physical runs capture hexagonal territory tiles on a real map of your city. Choose a team — FLAME, WAVE, or CHAOS — flip hexes, and battle for dominance before the 40-day season resets in The Void.

GPS tracks your route in real-time. Every ~175m hexagonal tile you physically run through flips to your team’s color. The last runner through a hex controls it. Maintain under 8 min/km pace to activate capture mode. No spoofing — accelerometer verification blocks cheaters.

Yes — RunStrict is completely free. Available now on the App Store for iOS. Android (Google Play) is coming April 2026 — join the waitlist to get notified.

The Void is the season-end reset event every 40 days. All hexes, points, and territorial control are wiped completely clean. Only the season leaderboard legend survives. Then a brand new 40-day season begins — same map, zero territory.

FLAME if you’re a competitive elite — top 20% earn 4× multipliers through pure performance. WAVE if you love collective victory — your whole district wins together. CHAOS if you want to join anytime with no conditions — but choose carefully. It’s irreversible.

RunStrict supports iOS 15+ (iPhone) and Android 10+. GPS accuracy ≤50m is required for hex capture. The app uses battery-optimized 0.5 Hz GPS polling, so it won’t drain your battery on long runs.

Strava and Nike Run Club focus on personal fitness tracking — distance, pace, heart rate. RunStrict adds a competitive territory-capture game layer on top of your runs. Every run is a strategic move in a team-based territorial war where you flip hex tiles, earn buff multipliers, and compete on tiered leaderboards. Think of it as Strava meets Risk.

RunStrict shares the location-based concept but requires actual running with pace verification (under 8 min/km). There are no virtual creatures — you're capturing real territory tiles on a city map through physical athletic effort. Anti-cheat measures including accelerometer verification ensure only real runs count.

RunStrict works globally — the H3 hex grid covers every city on the planet. Territory capture works anywhere with GPS coverage. Currently available on iOS worldwide via the App Store, with Android launching April 2026.

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Your city is waiting.

Season 2 is live — and every hex is still being claimed.
The Void comes for everyone. Don't start Season 3 from zero.

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RunStrict is currently in beta. Early access rolling out by region.

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