GPS Tracking

Misc information about GPS tracking devices and solutions.

What I'm looking for is a solution to track ultra runners during races lasting up to 30 hours or more.
Requirements on tracking device (the thing the runner will carry along, this could as well be a smartphone app):

• Very Long Battery Life >30h (while almost continuously send GPS data)
• Optional: replaceable batteries or at least ability to charge device while on the run. Or external battery connector ...
• Send position data via GPRS connection to any computer on the internet
• Configurable time interval for sending data (continuously vs. 10-20min. intervals)
• Sleep mode (power-off GPS/GSM while not sending data)
• Optional: Multiple Geo-fences (e.g. Alert when running through aid station)
• ...

In addition a web portal is required to visualize the runners along a given course.


This page is work in progress!!


List of Tracking Devices:

• Smartphone Apps:
• GPS Tag
• Racemap

• TK-5000 GPS Tracker
• GPS CatTrack Live 3

Tracking Portal:

• racemap.de
• orange.gps-trace.com
• myLieu