What's New
Recent updates and improvements to My HOMETURF Running.
January 2026โ
Version 1.20.0 (January 16, 2026)โ
๏ฟฝ Smarter Difficulty Ratings
- Fairer Scoring: We've refined our difficulty calculator. Extreme factors (like a very fast pace or steep elevation) now carry more weight, ensuring that "Hard" runs are recognized as such, even if they aren't marathon length.
- Consistent Badges: Difficulty badges now appear consistently across all cards and details pages.
๐ผ๏ธ Beautiful Run Images
- Smart Cropping: New "Smart Blur" and "Fill" options give you more control over how your run photos look. Vertical images can now be displayed with a stylish blurred background instead of being awkwardly cropped.
๏ฟฝ๐ฌ Snappier Chat
- Instant Updates: Tuned the chat system to refresh immediately upon sending, making conversations feel more responsive.
Version 1.19.0 (January 14, 2026)โ
๐ Cinematic Homepage Revamp
- Immersive Design: Experience our beautiful new look with full-screen cinematic visuals and smoother transitions.
- "How It Works" Guide: A clearer, more intuitive breakdown of how to join or host runs.
- Quality Reviews: Better filtering for community testimonials to ensure you see the most helpful feedback.
๐ Reliable Push Notifications
- Always Informed: Improved delivery logic ensures you never miss a message or a run update.
- Smart Throttling: Daily limits and cooldowns help keep your notification center tidy and balanced.
๐ ๏ธ UI & Performance Polish
- Safari Support: Resolved specific header positioning issues for a flawless experience on Apple devices.
- Smoother Scrolling: Fixed visual glitches and improved scrolling performance across the platform.
- Version Link: Your app version (v1.19.0) is now linked in the footer for quick access to these updates.
Version 1.18.0 (January 14, 2026)โ
๐ Reliable Login Deeplinks
- Preserved Redirects: When you click a link to join a run or view a hometurf while logged out, you'll now be redirected to your intended destination after logging in โ no more landing on the dashboard.
- Cookie-Based Persistence: Deeplinks are preserved across all login methods (password, magic link, social login).
๐ฌ Group Chat Reliability
- Critical Fix: Resolved an issue where group chat messages weren't being delivered. Chat push notifications now work correctly.
๐ Complete German Documentation
- Full Translation: All documentation pages, navigation, and footer are now available in German.
- Translation Validation: A new check in our quality gates ensures all docs stay translated.
Version 1.17.0 (January 13, 2026)โ
๐ Enhanced Staff Tools
- CM Chat Insights: Staff conversations with hosts are now analyzed for feature requests and feedback.
- Improved User Modals: Better organization of user details in the staff dashboard.
Version 1.16.0 (January 11, 2026)โ
๐ Precision Search & Landmark Discovery
- Smarter Landmark Search: Use keywords like "Park", "Forest", or "Lakes" to discover routes through nature. Our new enrichment system automatically identifies relevant landmarks for every Hometurf.
- Search by Host: Easily find all routes and runs from specific community members by searching for their name or nickname.
- Improved Accuracy: Higher precision matching for city names, zip codes, and route titles.
- Minimalist Search UI: A cleaner, floating search bar that stays out of your way and works perfectly with your mobile keyboard.
๐จ Context-Aware Navigation
- Focused Detail View: Search and filter tools now automatically hide when you are viewing a specific Hometurf, keeping your screen clutter-free.
Version 1.15.0 (January 10, 2026)โ
๐จ Custom Run Details
- Flexible Scheduling: Hosts can now override the default distance, elevation, and description for individual scheduled runs. Perfect for "Intervals Day" or "Extended Route" variations of your standard Hometurf.
- Custom Images: Upload a specific image for a scheduled run to showcase the vibe or theme of the event.
- Dynamic Difficulty: The difficulty badge automatically updates based on your custom distance and elevation settings.
๐ก๏ธ Enhanced Safety & Moderation
- Content Safety: Automated text moderation now checks titles and descriptions to ensure a welcoming community environment.
- Smart Image Protection: New safeguards prevent the upload of inappropriate content in run images.
๐ Improved Visibility
- Live Status: Runs now display clear "Running" or "Completed" status indicators.
- Info Bubbles: Helpful tooltips explain run statuses and badges for better clarity.
Version 1.14.3 (January 9, 2026)โ
๐ ๏ธ Production Stability Fix
- Critical Fix: Resolved a server-side error that prevented users from joining runs on the mobile PWA and Explore pages. The "Join Request" button now works reliably.
- Improved Host Communication: Updated the host welcome templates in the staff dashboard to be clearer and friendlier for new hometurf creators.
Version 1.14.2 (January 9, 2026)โ
๐ Reliable Notification Links
- Fixed Navigation: Notification links in push messages now correctly lead to the intended page (e.g., chat or runs) instead of a broken page.
- Smart Fallback: If a specific destination can't be found, you'll be safely guided back to your dashboard instead of seeing an error.
Version 1.14.1 (January 9, 2026) โ
๐ Localized Notifications Fix
- Language Persistence: Fixed a bug where user language preferences were being overwritten with a default value.
- Accurate Emails: Email subjects and content are now correctly translated into German for users who prefer it.
- Reliable Syncing: Improved the synchronization between the app and the database to ensure your language preference is always respected.
Version 1.14.0 (January 9, 2026)โ
๐ Enhanced Staff User Insights
- Unified Activity Logs: The User Details modal now displays a unified history of both push notifications and in-app notifications, providing staff with a complete view of user activity.
- Refined Verification Flow: The "Verify Host" action has been moved to the primary position in the modal footer for better accessibility.
- Improved Links: Fixed routing for Hometurf links within the staff view to ensure seamless navigation to public hometurf pages.
Version 1.13.0 (January 9, 2026)โ
๐ Restored Notification Reliability
- Critical Fix: Resolved an issue where push and email notifications were not being delivered due to a configuration sync error.
- System Stability: Cleaned up internal database configurations to ensure consistent delivery across all environments (Production, Staging, and Local).
๐จโ๐ป Staff Dashboard Enhancements
- Smarter User List: The staff dashboard now features a more compact user list with intuitive icons for notification preferences (Push, Email, Marketing).
- Reduced Clutter: Removed redundant role badges to focus on actionable user information.
- Improved Navigation: Better organization of host verification and community management tools.
Version 1.12.0 (January 7, 2026)โ
๐ค AI-Powered Community Insights
- Smarter Conversations: Staff conversations are now analyzed to capture feature requests, bug reports, and feedback automatically.
- Behind the Scenes: Insights are generated daily and routed to our development team so we can respond faster to community needs.
Version 1.11.1 (January 6, 2026)โ
๐งน Easy Hometurf Cleanup
- Permanent Deletion: You can now permanently delete archived hometurfs that have no associated runs or ratings, helping to keep your dashboard clean.
- Safety First: Only routes with zero activity can be permanently removed to prevent accidental data loss.
โจ UI Refinements
- Sleeker Profile Editing: Fixed a visual bug in the profile edit modal to provide a more consistent and premium look.
- Mobile Navigation: Improved the organization of the navigation menu for better usability on smaller screens.
Version 1.11.0 (January 6, 2026)โ
๐๏ธ Hometurf Archive & Reactivation
- Soft Delete: Hosts can now archive hometurfs instead of permanently deleting them. Archived hometurfs are hidden from public view but can be restored anytime.
- Clean Dashboard: Archived hometurfs appear in a separate section with a quick "Reactivate" option.
- Safe Cleanup: Keep your dashboard tidy while preserving your community's history.
Version 1.10.x (January 6, 2026)โ
๐ฑ Unified Profile & Account Settings
- Smarter Profile Editing: Updating your profile is now handled via a focused modal dialog, keeping your experience consistent with other account settings.
- Dynamic Interface: The "Connected Accounts" section now only appears when social login is enabled, keeping your profile page clean and relevant.
- Clearer Account Info: View your "Member since" and "Last updated" timestamps directly within the edit screen.
๐ Reliable Notifications
- Better Syncing: Your notification preferences now sync more reliably across all your devices.
- Improved Push Setup: We've simplified the setup process for push notifications with clearer explanations of how to stay updated on your favorite runs.
- Visual Refinements: Navigation and Sign Out buttons have been updated with more distinct colors for better clarity.
๐ฌ Smoother Chat Experience
- Smart Push Alerts: Notifications for new messages are now even more intelligent, ensuring you stay in the loop without being overwhelmed.
- Fixed Badge Counts: Your unread message badge now updates instantly and accurately when you open or close a conversation.
๐๏ธ Performance & Polish
- Optimized hero images for faster page loading.
- Improved registration flow to ensure all your preferences are saved correctly from day one.
Version 1.9.0 (January 5, 2026)โ
โจ Unified Hometurf Wizard
- Consolidated creation process into 3 clear steps: Data Source, Route Details, and Location.
- Real-time GPX processing with improved image selection.
๐ External Route Links
- Add links to Strava, Garmin, Komoot, and AllTrails directly to your hometurf.
- Easily accessible via the "More" (โฎ) menu on run and hometurf screens.
๐ Smart UI Indicators
- New "Easy" badge automatically identifies beginner-friendly runs based on stats.
- Red "Run Full" ribbons clearly show when a run has reached its limit on the map.
๐ Gold Share Button
- New premium share button on all hometurf and run detail pages for instant route sharing.
๐ฒ Mobile Enhancements
- Added swipe-to-clear gestures for in-app notifications on touch devices.
- Advanced Notification Preferences: Complete granular control over In-App, Push, and Email notifications.
Version 1.8.0 (January 3, 2026)โ
๐ Better Notifications
- In-app notifications now update instantly when you interact with runs.
- Push notifications are properly translated into your local language.
- Notification badge stays accurate across all your devices.
๐ฌ Chat Improvements
- Share runs directly via message links.
- Real-time unread message counts for your home screen (PWA).
- Faster, more reliable delivery of new messages.
๏ฟฝ Technical Stability
- Improved app performance and loading times.
- Better compatibility across all modern mobile and desktop browsers.
- Your email notification preferences are now fully respected across all communication types.
December 2025โ
Version 1.7.0 (December 30, 2025)โ
Revamped Digest Emails โ Our weekly digest emails have received a visual overhaul for better readability.
Direct Notification Management โ Links in our emails now take you directly to your profile settings for faster configuration.
Version 1.5.0 (December 29, 2025)โ
Host Onboarding System โ A personalized welcome flow for new hosts, making it easier than ever to start building your community.
Verified Host Badges โ Look for the green crown on verified host profiles โ a mark of trusted and experienced community leaders.
Version 1.0.0 (December 23, 2025) ๐โ
Public Launch โ My Hometurf Running is now publicly available! Anyone can now join and host community runs.
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