Planning routes
Build routes in the editor, generate distance-matched loops, and attach a route to a planned run.
Use the route editor
- 1Open the Routes tab and tap Create route.
- 2Tap the map to drop waypoints; Runapt routes the running path between them automatically.
- 3Watch the distance update as you add points, and undo any point you don’t want.
- 4Save the route with a name and tags so you can reuse it.
Note · Coverage
The training engine works everywhere, but the automatic route solver is rolling out region by region (starting in the Netherlands) to keep route quality high.
Saved routes and navigation
- Your route library shows map thumbnails with total distance and elevation for each saved route.
- Open a route to inspect turns and elevation profile before heading out.
- Attach a saved route to any planned workout or quick run to follow turn-by-turn visual prompts.
How loops are generated
The solver builds continuous loops that start and finish at your location (no dull out-and-backs), favors quiet parks for easy runs and flat, uninterrupted stretches for tempo work, and trims the route so you finish right at the target distance.
GPX import, export, and privacy zones
Manage your route files seamlessly across devices through the web dashboard at runapt.com.
- Import GPX routes: upload any standard GPX track to your Runapt route library and access it immediately on your phone.
- Export runs & routes: download completed runs and created routes as GPX or TCX files for backup or external analysis.
- Route privacy zones: set custom privacy radiuses around sensitive locations (home, work, or school). Runapt automatically masks the start and end coordinates on exports and share cards.
Frequently asked
- Why can’t I auto-generate a route here?
- Automatic route generation is available in select regions for now. You can still build routes manually anywhere with the editor or import GPX tracks.
- Are my start and end points hidden?
- Yes, when you configure a Route Privacy Zone in Settings, the initial and final portions of your track within that zone are hidden on shared cards and GPX exports.
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