Plan your run, measure your route
Whether you want to plan a new route before you head out or measure a run you have already done, the planner works the same way. Click the map to set a start, keep clicking to add points, and the line follows the roads, pavements and paths between them. The distance, ascent and descent update with every click.
Map your run on roads, paths or trails
Choose Roads and paths for street and pavement running, or Trails to follow footpaths, bridleways and tracks. Running across a field, a beach or a park with no mapped path? Switch to Straight line for that stretch, then switch back.
Plan a route of a set distance
Training for a 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon? Plot your route and watch the distance count up until you hit the length you need. Numbered markers show every kilometre or mile along the way, which helps when you are planning intervals, tempo sections or where to turn round.
Loops and out-and-back runs
Use Back to start to turn any route into a loop, or Out and back to mirror your route home and double the distance. You can drag any point to move it, and Undo steps back through every change.
Send your route to your watch
Click Download GPX to save the route, then import it as a course in Garmin Connect, Coros, Suunto or any app that accepts GPX files. You can also import a GPX file from a past run to check its distance and elevation.
Looking for people to run with? Find a running club near you, or browse upcoming races to find your next event.
Route planner questions
How do I plan a running route?
Search for a postcode or town, or use your location, then click the map where you want to start. Keep clicking to add points and the route follows roads and paths between them, with the distance updating as you go. Drag any point to change the route, or use Undo to step back.
How do I measure how far I ran?
Click your start point, then click along the way you ran. Choose Roads and paths for streets and pavements, Trails for footpaths and bridleways, or Straight line for open ground like fields, beaches and parks. The total distance shows in kilometres or miles.
Can I map my run on trails and footpaths?
Yes. Choose Trails and the route follows footpaths, bridleways and tracks as well as roads. Where there is no mapped path, switch to Straight line for that section and switch back afterwards.
How accurate is the distance?
The distance is measured along the mapped path, so it is usually very close to the real distance. A GPS watch can read slightly differently because of signal drift, tree cover and tall buildings, and because you rarely run the exact line on the map.
Can I put my route on my watch?
Yes. Click Download GPX to save the route as a GPX file, then import it as a course in your watch app. Garmin Connect, Coros and Suunto all accept GPX files. You can also import a GPX file from a previous run to measure it or build on it.
How do I plan a loop or an out-and-back run?
For a loop, plot your route and click Back to start to join it up with the start along roads and paths. For an out-and-back, plot the outward half and click Out and back to mirror it home, which doubles the distance.
How far is a 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon in miles?
A 5k is 3.1 miles, a 10k is 6.2 miles, a half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and a marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 km). Switch the planner to miles or kilometres to plan a route of exactly the length you need.
Is the route planner free?
Yes. There is no account to create. Your latest route is kept in your browser on this device, so it is still there if you come back later.