How Quoll-Q works

Quoll-Q is a location-based running game. Race real routes through London, against real people or a rival's time, and good results earn rewards from local shops.

Two ways to race

Live is the scheduled main event. Leg-it is for racing whenever you like. Both count towards a Squad and both can earn rewards.

LiveLeg-it
WhenScheduled race timesWhenever you like
CourseThe same course for everyone in your sector2K, 3.5K or 5K
Racing againstEveryone in the raceYour own run, or a Route Rival's time
CheckpointsGPS onlyGPS, plus QR checkpoints on some routes

Live

Same course. Same time. Real competition.

Live races run on a schedule. Everyone racing in a sector runs the same course in the same race window, so the result is a straight race against real people.

  • London race times: weekdays 07:30 and 18:30; weekends 07:30, 14:30 and 18:30.
  • Five checkpoints, then back to the finish.
  • During the race you see how the field is going, never another runner's exact live location.

Leg-it

Race on your terms.

Skip the wait for the next Live race. Choose a distance and go.

  • Distances: 2K, 3.5K or 5K.
  • From Scratch: run your own route and set a time.
  • Route Rival: take on a time another runner has set. Beat it, or defend your own.

Checkpoints

Real places on a real map.

Every race is a set of checkpoints on the streets. Get close enough and phone GPS confirms the checkpoint. There's nothing to tap mid-run.

  • Live checkpoints are GPS only, so everyone races on the same terms.
  • Some Leg-it routes include QR checkpoints. A validated scan takes time off your official Leg-it time.
  • Maps and GPS are race aids, not a guarantee that a route is safe or open. Never follow the app anywhere unsafe.

Results

Results that count.

Standings you see during a race can be provisional. Your official result is confirmed once the race has been checked, and that's what rankings and rewards are based on.

  • Your own account, your own run. GPS spoofing, account sharing and faked checkpoints aren't allowed.
  • Monthly Live and Leg-it boards show where you stand.

Rewards

Bronze, Silver or Gold.

Quoll-Q decides the tier you earned. The partner shop decides what that tier is worth there. Rewards are redeemed in person and are subject to availability and expiry.

  • Individual: your own result. In Live, finish near the top of the field. In Leg-it, complete From Scratch or win a Route Rival.
  • Party: based on how many of your Party finish the race.
  • Squad: the top-ranked Squads earn a Squad reward.
  • One race can earn one reward from each of these, so up to three.
  • If a shop is waiting for a stock refill, the reward waits in the Wallet and we'll send a note when it's ready.

Parties

Who you race with.

A Party is a group of runners taking on the same race together, in Live or Leg-it.

  • Up to 8 runners, with at least 2 to start.
  • You can mix Squads in one Party. Each runner still races for their own Squad.
  • The more of your Party who finish, the better the Party reward.

Squads

Who you race for.

A Squad is a team. It stays together from race to race and week to week.

  • Up to 20 members.
  • Every finished Live and Leg-it run counts towards the Squad's rewards.
  • Squads are ranked on their best finishing times.

Safety

Run safe, race fair.

Quoll-Q is real-world running. Traffic, surfaces, weather and other people all matter more than your time.

  • Quoll-Q is for people aged 18 and over.
  • Obey road rules and stay aware of your surroundings.
  • Stop if carrying on would be unsafe.

London Pilot

Be one of the first runners in.

Quoll-Q's first races are in London. Join the pilot list and we'll email you when there's news.

For runners aged 18 and over. We'll only use your email to send Quoll-Q pilot and launch updates. Privacy