RouteBuddies

Connecting runners and walkers for safer, more social outdoor adventures.

RouteBuddies is a community-driven safety app designed to connect people for group walks, runs, hikes, and bike rides. The platform empowers users to find companions for their activities and leverages technology—including real-time tracking and SOS features—to create safer experiences. By fostering connections and offering robust safeguarding tools, RouteBuddies is making outdoor exercise more accessible and secure for everyone.

What you should know:

• RouteBuddies aims to build the ultimate safety and coordination tool for active communities, prioritizing the safety of individuals, particularly women, during outdoor activities.

• RouteBuddies promotes women's running safety by encouraging “safety in numbers” by making it easy to find running partners, building a culture of accountability and allyship within local running communities, and supporting female-only group events and collaborates with women’s running clubs to address specific safety needs.

• The app features emergency check-ins and SOS alerts if a user is unresponsive and allows users to share medical info and emergency contacts for added peace of mind.

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