Click on a green marker on the map to get route specs.Ĭaution: It is always a good idea to check for construction or other variables that might differ from your mapped route. Select your city or zip code and select from several routes in your area. Click on a yellow diamond for route map and elevation chart Select your city and preferred route distance and the site finds routes close to that distance in your selected city. Choose a route to bring up route details of distance, rating, reviews and a map. Search using city, zip code, starting point, facility location and route ratings. Some routes also include tags of public restrooms and water fountains and reviews of the route. Select a route and up pops a map and elevation chart.
The moving cursor will follow the roads automatically, or you have the option to blaze your own trail.Ĭlick on “Runs” and then “Search Runs.” You can search through running routes by city or zip code that other runners have run and mapped out. On the gmap-pedometer, which also uses Google Maps, simply zoom into your destination and start recording. The route will give you suggested routes that avoid steep hills and will indicate which paths do not allow motor vehicles, have bike lanes or are safe for cyclists to use-which are often also safe for runners. On Google Maps, click on the bike icon and set your to and from destinations. Use these resources to help you find a new route that hopefully doesn’t have you stopping every 20 feet for a red light or onto the most crowded tourist paths in the city. Every once in a while, however, it’s nice to switch it up for a change in scenery, but finding a new running route is usually easier said than done. Your favorite running route is your favorite for good reason it probably has a nice view, a few grueling hills and a water fountain when you need it.
There are many useful online resources available to runners.
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