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Manage your trail race volunteers, from planning to race day.

Zenko brings your volunteers, checkpoints, schedule and incidents together in one tool. No more fourteen-tab spreadsheets the night before the race.

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No credit card · Ready in 2 minutes · Hosted in Europe

The problem

Running a trail race means 80 volunteers, 15 checkpoints and 1,000 messages.

  1. Before

    A shared spreadsheet nobody dares to edit

    With Zenko

    One schedule, up to date for the whole team

  2. Before

    Uncovered checkpoints discovered on race morning

    With Zenko

    Gaps and overlapping shifts stand out at a glance

  3. Before

    Incidents reported by text message, then forgotten

    With Zenko

    Every incident logged, prioritized and followed until resolved

Features

Everything your command post needs. Nothing more.

Zenko is built for trail and outdoor race organizers: easy to learn, reliable on race day.

  • Volunteer management

    Import your list from CSV or invite volunteers with a simple code. Each of them sees their own shifts.

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  • Shift scheduling

    Assign a volunteer to a checkpoint, a role and a time slot. Table view, timeline and conflict detection.

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  • Checkpoint map

    Place aid stations, marshals and medical posts on the map, with the GPX track of each race.

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  • Live command post

    Who is on duty, which checkpoints are covered, what comes next: the whole race at a glance.

  • Incident tracking

    Report, prioritize and locate every incident. From the first report to closure, nothing gets lost.

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  • CSV import and export

    Reuse your existing files and export the schedule to print it or share it with checkpoint leads.

The product

Built for the trail, not for a meeting room.

A clear schedule, even at 5 a.m.

Filter by checkpoint, role or volunteer. Statuses (pending, confirmed, cancelled) and role colors make the schedule readable instantly.

  • Table and timeline views
  • Overlap detection
  • One-click CSV export
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Schedule · Ridge TrailTableTimelineConflicts
VolunteerRoleCheckpointShiftStatus
Camille MartinAid stationAid km 1206:30 – 11:00Confirmed
Lucas BernardMarshalCol de la Croix07:00 – 10:30Confirmed
Inès RobertMedicalCheckpoint 307:30 – 13:00Pending
Hugo PetitAid stationAid km 1808:00 – 14:00Confirmed
Léa DurandMarshalNorth descent09:00 – 12:00Cancelled

Inès Robert · Overlap detected

Your checkpoints, on the real course

Every checkpoint sits on the map at the right kilometer of the GPX track. Click a checkpoint to see who is assigned there, and when.

  • GPX tracks per race
  • Checkpoints shared across races
  • Topographic base map
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Aid station km 18
  • Hugo P. · Aid station · 08:00
  • Nora L. · Aid station · 08:00
  • Yanis T. · Medical · 07:30

Ridge Trail · 32 km · 1,850 m gain

  • Aid
  • Marshals
  • Medical

Incidents under control

An injured runner, missing course markings, an aid station running dry: report the incident, link it to a checkpoint and track its status with the whole team.

  • Priorities from low to critical
  • Open, in progress, resolved
  • Full race history
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Incidents2 open
  • Injured runner, ankleCheckpoint 3 · Col de la Croix
    HighIn progress
  • Course markings missingNorth descent · km 22
    MediumOpen
  • Running out of waterAid station km 12
    CriticalResolved
  • Volunteer running lateAid station km 18
    LowResolved

How it works

Ready before your next organizing meeting.

  1. Create your event

    Dates, races, GPX tracks: your race takes shape in minutes.

  2. Add your volunteers

    Import a CSV or share your invitation code: volunteers sign up themselves.

  3. Plan and run

    Assign checkpoints, then follow the race live from the command post.

Pricing

Free for the whole beta.

During the beta, Zenko is completely free, with no limit on volunteers or events. Your feedback helps us build the right tool.

Beta

€0 for the whole beta

For trail, ultra and outdoor race organizers.

Create my event

No credit card

  • Unlimited volunteers and events
  • Shift scheduling: table, timeline, conflicts
  • Checkpoint map with GPX tracks
  • Live command post
  • Incident tracking
  • CSV import and export
  • Volunteer space with invitation code
  • Direct email support

What happens after the beta?Learn more

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Zenko really free?

Yes. For the whole beta, Zenko is free, with no credit card and no limit on volunteers. If a paid plan comes after the beta, you will be told in advance and nothing will be charged without your consent.

What kind of race is Zenko for?

Zenko is built for trail races, ultra-trails and outdoor races, but it fits any sports event with volunteers across several checkpoints: road races, adventure races, organized hikes.

Do my volunteers need to install an app?

No. Zenko runs in the browser, on desktop and on mobile. Volunteers join the event with an invitation code and check their shifts online.

Can I import my existing volunteer list?

Yes. Import a CSV file exported from your spreadsheet or registration platform. You can also export the schedule to CSV at any time.

Where is the data hosted?

Data is hosted on a server located in the European Union. It is never sold or used for advertising, and this website sets no cookies.

Does Zenko handle runner registration?

No, on purpose. Zenko focuses on operations: volunteers, checkpoints, scheduling and incidents. It complements your registration platform rather than replacing it.

Your next race deserves a calm command post.

Create your event in two minutes. Free for the whole beta, no credit card.

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