PhantomRunner – Compare your Strava runs to 54 years of marathon history

Summary: PhantomRunner connects to your Strava account to compare your run paces against historical marathon and race results from the past 54 years. It ranks your performance within large fields of finishers, providing context beyond typical Strava comparisons.

What it does

PhantomRunner analyzes your Strava run data and matches your pace to official results from 54 marathons, including over 1.49 million finisher records. It shows where your pace would place you in historical races like the Boston and NYC Marathons.

Who it's for

It is designed for data-focused runners interested in benchmarking their performance against actual race history rather than local segments or other Strava users.

Why it matters

PhantomRunner provides a unique way to contextualize running performance by comparing it to extensive historical race data, helping runners understand how their pace ranks in legendary events.