JomRun is Southeast Asia’s leading running app. Users can browse through more than 1000 running events in Southeast Asia and register with 0 admin fees! You can also track your own running session and earn points to redeem vouchers and free gifts. JomRun combines tech with running, providing you with the most convenient way to search and join a running event!
Case study
JomRun – Let's Run
Run Smarter, Run Together!
JomRun is Southeast Asia’s leading running app. Users can browse through more than 1000 running events in Southeast Asia and register with 0 admin fees! You can also track your own running session and earn points to redeem vouchers and free gifts. JomRun combines tech with running, providing you with the most convenient way to search and join a running event!
Sports & FitnessSports / Virtual RuniOS & Android Mobile Application
4Core challenges
4Key features
4Delivery tracks
3Outcome areas
Project overview
How the product was structured
The overview is split into context, platform, architecture, and stack so the delivery shape is easier to scan.
iOS & Android Mobile Application
The solution leverages native iOS and Android technologies combined with MapAPIs for precise location tracking. Firebase provides a real-time backend for the 'Run to Reward' points system and community engagement features. GraphAPI is utilized for high-performance data querying, especially for browsing and registering for the 1000+ available events.
Stack snapshot
Core technologies used to ship and run the product.
MobileiOS & Android
APIGraphAPI
LocationMapAPIs
BackendFirebase
PaymentsIntegrated Payment Gateways
Quick brief
What did we build for JomRun – Let's Run?
JomRun is Southeast Asia’s leading running app. Users can browse through more than 1000 running events in Southeast Asia and register with 0 admin fees! You can also track your own running session and earn points to redeem vouchers and free gifts. JomRun combines tech with running, providing you with the most...
- Platform
- iOS & Android Mobile Application
- Category
- Sports & Fitness
- Industry
- Sports / Virtual Run
How it worked
The solution leverages native iOS and Android technologies combined with MapAPIs for precise location tracking. Firebase provides a real-time backend for the 'Run to Reward' points system and community engagement features. GraphAPI is utilized for high-performance data querying, especially for browsing and registering for...
Engineering focus
- Seamlessly integrating MapAPIs for high-precision real-time run tracking across diverse Southeast Asian urban environments
- Designing a 'Run to Reward' system that maintains high engagement through complex points-to-voucher algorithms
- Scaling registration infrastructure to handle traffic spikes for massive popular running events with zero admin fees
What changed
- SEA Leading Platform with 1000+ Running Events
- Integrated Gamification with Real-time Virtual Run Tracking
- Secure, Scalable ecosystem with automated Voucher Redemption
Engineering challenges
Where the complexity lived
These were the main constraints the product architecture had to solve before launch.
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Challenge 01
Seamlessly integrating MapAPIs for high-precision real-time run tracking across diverse Southeast Asian urban environments
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Challenge 02
Designing a 'Run to Reward' system that maintains high engagement through complex points-to-voucher algorithms
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Challenge 03
Scaling registration infrastructure to handle traffic spikes for massive popular running events with zero admin fees
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Challenge 04
Synchronizing offline run data with the central Firebase ecosystem to ensure no performance data is lost
Engineering responsibility
What our team owned
The delivery scope covered product engineering, supporting systems, and production readiness.
- End-to-end mobile application architecture and production deployment
- Real-time GPS tracking and path visualization using MapAPIs
- Secure payment gateway integration for frictionless event registration
- Database design for points reward system and user performance analytics
Key features
Capabilities delivered in the product
The case studies vary, so the feature section uses one lead capability plus a compact supporting grid instead of repeating the same card pattern.
Zero Admin Fee Registration
Direct, frictionless event registration without any additional administrative costs to the user.
"Run to Reward" System
Points-based gamification that rewards every kilometer with vouchers and tangible gifts.
Comprehensive Event Discovery
A robust search and filter system for over 1000 active running events across Southeast Asia.
Virtual Run Integration
Participate in virtual events with automated time and distance verification via integrated sensors.
Engineering outcomes
What changed after delivery
Outcomes are grouped separately from features so the impact reads like a result, not another specification list.
SEA Leading Platform with 1000+ Running Events
Integrated Gamification with Real-time Virtual Run Tracking
Secure, Scalable ecosystem with automated Voucher Redemption
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