Helping athletes discover better races and empowering race organizers to deliver the best experiences
Our Mission
Bring transparency to the racing industry to reward races that create the best experiences for every athlete
Anothr Lap™ is an independent race report and review site built by athletes, for athletes, that brings the concept of online reviews to the racing industry (running, cycling, triathlons, OCR. etc.).
Athletes share their race experience by reviewing the elements that are important to them, from bathrooms, to pre-race comms, course difficulty, aid stations, and more. The more races athletes review, the easier it is to find a race that meets their definition of winning and help others do the same.
To "Win Your Race" means to run, bike, swim, or sweat your way to a finish line and enjoy the experience despite the suffering.
Our Motto
Be honest, be respectful, be helpful, and celebrate the sport and your fellow athletes.
GOAL #1
Provide athletes with an independent platform to review and share their race experience and tips
GOAL #2
Help athletes discover races that meet their criteria of a great race experience
GOAL #3
Enable Race Directors with the data and insights they need to secure permits & sponsors while improving and promoting their events
"Every race is unique, but some stand out more than others and we want to elevate those experiences that set the bar for the community."
Meet the Founder
Athlete | Brand Strategist | Mindset Coach | Platform Creator
Anothr Lap is founded by Kelly Fuson, a lifelong endurance athlete and experienced marketing leader with a track record of launching innovative consumer and fitness technologies at companies like Google, Fitbit, GoPro, iFIT, and Sony.
Having competed in over 100 races—from 5Ks and marathons to trail ultras and OCR events—Kelly saw firsthand how difficult it is for athletes to find trustworthy, peer-sourced insights about races before signing up. At the same time, race organizers lacked an efficient way to collect meaningful, constructive feedback. Until now.
With a background that blends corporate go-to-market expertise and deep community involvement in endurance sports, Kelly created Anothr Lap: a platform that brings her values of honesty, courage, joy, and community to the forefront of the racing experience. Her mission is to make racing better for everyone—by helping athletes discover races via peer reviews and helping race directors gain insights that lead to stronger, more rewarding events.
Inspired by her education at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (Learn by Doing), and her transition from urban life to a close-knit mountain town, Kelly brings both strategic rigor and heart to the Anothr Lap mission. She's backed by a dedicated early team who share her vision for a more transparent, connected future for endurance sports.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Users
What is Anothr Lap?
Anothr Lap is a community-powered review platform for athletes, and a zero-hassle feedback tool for race organizers. It's built to make racing more transparent, inclusive, and connected for everyone who shows up at the start line.
What types of races are featured on Anothr Lap?
The site currently caters to endurance sports, including running, cycling, triathlons, obstacle course racing (OCR) and functional fitness racing.
Do you verify reviews?
Reviews are verified through self-reported race results. A review marked as "verified" means it includes a linked result from a trusted source like Strava, Garmin, or Athlinks.
Can I review a race even if I didn't finish (DNF)?
Yes. Whether you finished or not, your experience matters—especially when it helps others make informed decisions.
Does it cost anything to sign up, review, or search for a race?
Anothr Lap is 100% free for users to review and search. There is no cost to create a profile, write a review, or search through reviews to discover new races.
For Race Directors and Organizers
How do Race Directors and Organizers benefit?
Race organizers know how hard it is to collect honest, helpful feedback from athletes, especially when they're busy planning the race itself. Anothr Lap solves that by providing a streamlined platform where participants share race reviews, including private feedback just for the organizers. Anothr Lap summarize these reviews in insightful, easy to digest reports and dashboards, allowing Race Directors to access data-driven insights that help improve and promote their events while benchmarking against others.
Race Directors also have the ability to see what elements of their race are contributing to or taking away from athletes having a great experience, and it can even be broken down by athlete type (finisher status, ability level, and more) as part of the anonymized report that protects the anonymity of the racer.
Race Directors who create accounts and claim a race also gain access to Community Impact data that can help them re-secure permits and sponsors.
Why would Race Directors trust and use this platform?
Anothr Lap saves Race Directors time and gives them peace of mind by providing digestible and actionable feedback based on a consistent, business-tested, and user-friendly survey rather than chasing scattered social comments or creating a DIY survey. They get clear insights into what's working and what needs improvement based on honest, anonymized feedback and public-facing reviews. They can trust that reviews have been verified and monitored by the community and are held to Community Guidelines.
Users are more likely to leave a review when they can share what worked for them with others while having the opportunity to leave private constructive criticism for the organizers. In turn, positive reviews increase visibility for well-run races, helping attract new participants and sponsors.
What if a race gets consistently bad reviews, won't that scare organizers away?
Many things can go wrong on race day, and not all of those things are within the control of race organizers, which is why our survey is designed to capture only those elements that race organizers can control to the best of their ability. However, consistent negative reviews can highlight real issues that need addressing, whether it's racer safety or more transparent communication.
Race directors who care deeply about athlete experience often prefer honest feedback over silent drop-offs in participation. Anothr Lap offers race directors the opportunity to respond publicly on a trusted platform, demonstrate accountability and showcase changes.
How will you address potential spam, trolling or biased reviews?
We combine automated filters and manual moderation to catch spam and trolling while maintaining an open-space for honest reviews. Our structured review format naturally discourages low-effort or vague complaints, and we allow the community to flag inappropriate content. Reviews that are purely promotional or defamatory without substance are investigated and removed if necessary to protect the platform's integrity according to our Terms & Conditions and Community Guidelines.
How will you motivate athletes to leave structured and thoughtful reviews post race?
Anothr Lap makes reviewing easy and rewarding. Once a user profile has been created, our review survey allows athletes to leave written reviews, all in under three minutes. Sharing reviews is also easy through social channels and share links, giving athletes visibility and a voice in the sport that they love.
For Media & Investors
Is Anothr Lap a startup?
Yes, Anothr Lap is an early-stage, mission-driven startup currently bootstrapped by our founder and supported by a small team of advisors and contributors. We're actively exploring strategic partnerships and growth opportunities.
How does Anothr Lap plan to monetize?
Our long-term monetization model includes premium insights tools for Race Directors, brand partnerships, and athlete-centered sponsored content–all while keeping the core review experience free for users.
Can I write about or partner with Anothr Lap?
Absolutely! Whether you're a journalist, ambassador, or brand, we'd love to connect. Reach us at hello@anothrlap.com to learn more or request media materials.