FAQ
Frequently asked questions about ColorMap Run and digital orienteering
Answers to the questions we hear most often, from map reuse and participant access to planning a first activity.
What is ColorMap Run?
ColorMap Run is a digital orienteering platform. It helps schools, destinations, companies and event organizers turn real places into maps, then run routes, missions and activities on them.
Who is the platform designed for?
We work mainly with the people who organize activities: schools, destination and public-space operators, companies, unions and event teams. The people on the map are students, visitors, employees, families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Which activities can it support?
Campus orienteering, student orientation, culture trails, destination routes, company team building, public fitness, urban challenges and formal races can all work. The route and format change with the venue, audience and objective.
Must participants install an app?
Not always. A web page or mini program can suit a light activity. An app is more useful when a project needs ongoing tracking, hardware connections or repeated use.
Can an organization use an existing map?
Often, yes. We first check whether the map can be used legally, whether it is current and whether its detail suits the activity. If the site has changed or the map is not suitable for navigation, it may need a survey and update.
Can one map support different activities?
Yes. The same map can carry different routes, checkpoints, questions and rules for different ages, themes, difficulty levels or seasons.
Which result data can be recorded?
Depending on the activity, results can include registrations, actual participation, starts, finishes, timing, scores, distance, tracks and quiz interactions. We agree what each number means before launch so the results are easy to understand later.
How are scale and safety handled?
Before launch, the team checks capacity, real devices and the full route. On site, clear staff roles, emergency contacts and a stop plan are still essential. Technology can help spot issues, but it does not replace solid field operations.
How does a project start?
Tell us where the venue is, who will take part, roughly how many people are expected, when you want to run it and whether a map already exists. From there, we can shape the route, activity format and on-site plan together.
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