Can’t use Runkeeper on Watch without iPhone

Hi

If you have not yet done so, then it may help to:

Update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest compatible software versions, starting with your iPhone:

• Update the iOS on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
• Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Update Runkeeper to the latest version:

• Runkeeper—GPS Running Tracker on the App Store

Otherwise, I suggest that you consult the developer's support resources for Runkeeper and/or contact the developer for assistance with using their app:

https://support.runkeeper.com/hc/en-us

GREAT NEWS!
The Runkeeper version 8.7 update from 7 feb 2018 is addressing this issue:

"Guess what! We redesigned and rebuilt the Apple Watch app. We squashed some tricky GPS bugs, greatly improving the reliability of Watch trips. We’ve listened to our users (hey that’s you!) and we think you’re really going to like this update.

New

- Dedicated heart rate screen to show zones <3

- Splits alert with quick comparison

- Post activity stat summary

- Recent run history for Watch runs

- Use your Watch as a remote when tracking with your iPhone

Improved

- GPS performance and reliability

- More glanceable stats, easier to read while running

- Simplified settings with countdown option

- Better Watch only mode—start a run from your iPhone or Watch

Same issue here. I updated to all latest versions. There should be a ‘watch only’ /‘watch+phone’ option to toggle but it’s not visible in the menu on the 2nd tab on the Apple Watch (series 3) Runkeepers app.

I ran connected to a phone and started the run from the Apple Watch. After the run I synced with the phone and all info is showing on the iPhone’s Runkeeper app, apart from the map of my tour and the height stats. So, the GPS function on the Apple Watch was not in use during my run.

I just updated the my iphone se, my watch series 2 and my runkeeper and now, the app uses only the phone gps and keep the gps allways ON.

The "watch only" option is gone!