Sysmex Kobe Marathon ONLINE by ASICS Runkeeper

How to Run 　

There are 2 options for completing your virtual race and uploading your result.

Option 1: ASICS Runkeeper™️ app (Run with your phone)

1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™️ app from the App Store to your mobile phone (download here)
   
2. When you are ready to run your race click on the chequered flag within the Runkeeper™️ app and follow the prompts to select your event, select your race and click on "Start Your Race".
3. There is a 3-second countdown and then GO your race has started - good luck!!
4. Select 'pause' and then 'stop' once you have finished your race distance and then 'save' to complete the race and your results will be automatically loaded to the live race results leader board.
   

If you would like some more screenshots to help explain Option 1 please visit:

How do I use ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track my virtual run and make sure my results show up on Race Roster

Option 2: Use your GPS running device (Garmin, Apple Watch, Fitbit etc) & sync your run with the ASICS Runkeeper™️ app

Please note that your Runkeeper™️ app must be in version 10.8.1 to work on your Garmin

1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™️ app from the App Store to your mobile phone (download here).
2. Connect your GPS running device to the Runkeeper™ app. Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here.
   
3. On your personal race day put on your GPS running device (e.g. your Garmin watch, Fitbit, Apple Watch etc) and get ready to record your run.
4. On your marks, get set, GO – good luck!!
5. Upon completion of your race distance, sync your recorded run to the Runkeeper™️ app (if your Bluetooth pairing is on this sync should happen automatically when your watch and phone come back into range of one another. If needed refer to how to connect your device at step 2 above).
6. Open the Runkeeper™️ app and click on the 'Start' menu icon then click on the chequered flag button and follow the prompts to select your event, select your race and click on "Link Recent Activity". Please note that due to a global timezone sync issue (currently in the process of being resolved) please wait until 24 hours after you complete your run to link your activity (or use the manual upload process outlined in Option 2 to load your result immediately).
7. Choose your completed run from the list of eligible activities and your result will be automatically loaded to the live race results leader board (click here to view the results page).

If you would like some more screenshots to help explain Option 3 please visit:
How do I use the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to post my results on Race Roster while using a Garmin, Apple Watch, or Fitbit