Running Challenges

Adds challenge progress information to your parkrun results page.

Running Challenges Chrome Extension

"Running Challenges" is a Chrome extension designed for parkrun enthusiasts. It enriches your parkrun results page by displaying your progress in various running challenges, allowing you to collect badges for achievements like becoming a 'Tourist' or an 'Alphabeteer'. It also tracks volunteer badges, encouraging you to participate in community events. With features to view friends' progress and customize your home parkrun settings, this tool makes your parkrunning experience more engaging and enjoyable!
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.97
(62)
Version: 2.0.0.480 (Last updated: 2025-02-02)
Creation date: 2020-02-21
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 5.16M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,247 ▲ 69
Other rankings
#345 in Entertainment #60 in badge keyword 31 #291 in fun keyword 5 ▲ 4

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Running Challenges (v1.4.0.412)
662 3.49 (47)
Running Challenges (v1.4.0.412)
2,213+ 4.50 (2)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Keeps 5K running fun
  • Adds fun challenges to parkrun
  • Great map feature
  • Provides lots of information
  • Incentivizes more participation in parkruns
Cons
  • Map feature has been broken recently
  • Error messages displayed for the map
Most mentioned
  • Brilliant extension
  • Love this extension
  • Great way to keep parkrunning enjoyable
  • Team seems committed to updates
User reviews
A great way to keep 5K running fun. Recommended to any parkrunner.
by Brett Sewell, 2023-01-19
Brilliant extension
by Matt Jones, 2022-07-31
Another layer of fun to parkrun.
by Murray Penno, 2022-01-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Running Challenges requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Running Challenges. Use it at your own risk.

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