Running route planner

Search for a starting point, use your current location, or pick a spot on the map. Then let RunCulture generate routes that match your distance, or draw your own route point by point.

Every route shows its distance, an estimated running time, its elevation gain, and what you'll be running on. Download it as a GPX file for your watch, or save it to share the link or attach it to a workout in your training plan.

Frequently asked questions

How do I plan a running loop of a specific distance?

Pick a starting point, set the distance you want to run, and click Generate routes. You'll get loops that stay within a few percent of your distance; in the options, you can switch to Out & back. None of the suggestions feel right? Generate more, or drag the points of a suggestion to adjust it.

How do I export a route as GPX to my watch?

Click Download GPX to save the route as a GPX file, then import it into your watch's app: most sports watch apps, such as Garmin Connect, let you import a GPX file as a course and follow it on your wrist. You don't need to save the route first.

Is the route planner free?

Yes. Planning, downloading, saving, and sharing routes is free, and you don't need an account. Add your email address when saving, and you can link the route to your account later.

What do the surface, green, and water colors mean?

They show what your route runs on and past: path, street, unpaved, through green, and along water, each with its own color and its share of the route. Hover over a category and those stretches light up on the map; click it (or tap it on your phone) to keep them highlighted.

Can I draw my own route?

Yes. Choose Draw yourself and click or tap the map to add points; the route automatically follows paths and streets. Drag a point to change the route, and use undo and redo when you want to go back a step. You can adjust generated suggestions the same way.

How do I share a route?

Save your route and it gets its own page with a permanent link to send to friends or your running club. For a loop, you can turn on Hide start point when saving: the route stays visible, but your exact starting point doesn't.