Run Art Route Maker
Draw a turkey with your run.
Pick a spot and a shape, and we’ll find a route on real streets that draws it. Run it, then post the art. Free, no app, no login.
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Run art FAQ
What is Strava art?
Strava art (or GPS art) is when you plan a run so the line on your map draws a picture or a word. Runners draw hearts, animals, holiday shapes and race distances, then share the map.
How do I put the route on my watch?
Download the GPX file, import it in Strava (Create a route), Garmin Connect or Coros, and send it to your watch. Then follow the line.
Why doesn’t my shape look perfect?
Real streets aren’t a sketchpad. We try many sizes and angles and pick the closest fit. More blocks nearby means a better shape, so parks and grid neighborhoods work best.
Is it free?
Yes. No app, no login. We just ask that you tag us if your turkey comes out great.
Not affiliated with Strava, Inc. Strava is a trademark of Strava, Inc.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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The streets here don’t love this shape. Try a bigger distance, a different shape, or a spot with more blocks nearby.
We worked hard on this tool, and it’s free. No sign-up, no email, nothing in return. If it made you smile, the best thanks is sharing it with a running friend.
In the share sheet, pick Instagram, then Stories.
Run it
Import it in Strava (Create a route), Garmin Connect or Coros, then follow it on your watch.
Send it to your watch
- Garmin: on a computer, open Garmin Connect, go to Training & Planning, then Courses, and import the GPX file. Save it as a course, then send it to your device.
- Strava: on strava.com in a browser, open your routes and import the GPX file as a new route. It then shows up in the Strava app and on watches that sync Strava routes.
- Coros: import the GPX file as a route in the Coros app or Coros Training Hub, then sync it to your watch.
- Other apps: most watch and running apps can import a GPX route. Use the TCX file if an app asks for TCX.
Menus move around from time to time. If a step looks different, search the app’s help for importing a GPX course or route.
Check the route before you run. Some streets may be busy or closed. Stick to sidewalks and paths, and follow traffic rules.
Start a few blocks from home, or use a privacy zone.
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