An official route makes it easier to identify a recognized, documented itinerary provided by a trusted source.
What is an official route? 
On OpenRunner, an official route is a route that stands out for the quality of its information and its connection to a recognized source.
It may include:
- an itinerary proposed by a tourist office, local authority or destination;
- the official route of a race;
- an itinerary validated or documented by a trusted organization.
What is an official route used for?
An official route helps users identify reliable and well documented itineraries.
It helps distinguish institutional routes and event routes from other routes published by the community.
What types of routes can be official?
Official routes mainly include:
- territories and destinations;
- races and events;
- itineraries documented by verified profiles.
What criteria are taken into account?
An official route must be documented enough to help users prepare their outing.
It should include:
- a clear title;
- a complete description;
- useful information about the itinerary;
- photos whenever possible;
- a note from the author or a route presentation;
- information consistent with the relevant activity.
Why does a badge appear on some routes?
The “official route” badge indicates that the route has been identified as a recognized, documented itinerary or as being linked to a trusted source.
It helps users more easily identify routes proposed by a race, a territory, a destination or a verified profile.
Good to know
Even when a route is official, always check the information before setting off: distance, elevation gain, difficulty level, terrain conditions and any local instructions.
