General survey

1. 1
   What’s the hardest part about running with other people? Have you tried any apps or groups?
2. 2
   What would you want to filter by when finding people to run with? (Select all that apply)

   Pace and distance

   Surface (road, track, trail)

   Workout type (easy run, intervals, tempo)

   Gender

   Age

   Running goal (health, training for a race, fun)

   Location

   Schedule — time of day, day of the week

   Other
3. 3
   What profile info would help you decide if someone’s a good match to run with? (Select all that apply)

   Pictures

   Running mindset (enjoyment, performance, health)

   Hobbies or interests

   Community verification badge — other runners say they’re real and great to run with

   Fun questions that show personality

   Running experience

   Other
4. 4
   How do you see yourself using RunCats? (Select all that apply)

   I’d like to find a long-term running friend (or a few!) that I meet up with regularly

   I want to meet as many people as possible, even if it’s just once

   I’d like to post an upcoming run with time and location, and anyone in the area can join

   I’m mostly looking to go on group runs rather than one-on-one

   I’d use RunCats when travelling to meet people in new areas

   I’d like to connect with like-minded runners for friendship rather than to run with them
5. 5
   Beyond meeting people, how else could RunCats support your running life? (Select all that apply)

   Help me build real friendships

   Help me stay consistent with movement and habits

   Help me enjoy running more

   Help me feel safer and more confident running outside

   Add a little joy or fun to my week

   Support me in achieving a personal or race goal

   Other
6. 6
   How could RunCats support the wider running community?

   Highlight local go-to spots — parks, trails, and meetup places

   Provide tools for local community-building

   Make RunCats a home for runners who feel left out of the usual club or race scene

   Make it easier (and less intimidating) for people to start running or come back to it

   Encourage consistency, joy, and intention over pressure

   Other
7. 7
   What would make you REALLY love and stick with RunCats?
8. 8
   If core features stay free, are there any extras you’d pay for?

   Extra filters or search options (the basics stay free)

   Extra safety tools, like a check-in system with a trusted contact

   Unlimited locations

   Calendar or scheduling tools

   Themes and customizations

   Boost my profile in results

   Founding Supporter badge + early access to new features

   Other
9. 9
   What describes you as a runner right now?

   Just getting started

   Getting back into it after time off

   I run regularly, mostly solo

   I run regularly with others

   I’m training for something specific, like a race

   Other
10. 10
    Anything else you’d like to share?

P.S. Thanks for helping shape RunCats and for your time 🐾