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3 Easy Ways to Track Your Run with Google Maps

Last Updated: August 15, 2024 Fact Checked

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Google Maps can allow you to record distances between two or more places, and with it, you can easily create routes for your running exercises. You can keep track of your run by making an interactive map. There are different tools available that can help you track your run using Google Maps. These tools provide runners and walkers with easy ways to measure distances of their runs, walks, jogs, and hikes using Google Maps.

Tracking Your Running Route on Google Maps

Sign into Google Maps, click the search bar, and select "My Maps" from the list. Click the "Create" button and enter a title and description for the map of your running route. Type the name of your location in the search bar and drop the teardrop-shaped marker tool on points along your route where you'll pass by.

Using Google Maps Website to Track Your Run (PC)

• Alternatively, you can select “My Maps” by clicking on the menu icon (three short horizontal lines) at the top left of the page. When you click on it, a number of options comes up. Select “My Maps” from the options.

• Click “Save” to save the details.

• Enter a name for the pin when the marker tool is in the exact place. You can also add notes along the route in selected locations where you drop pins. Click “Save” after entering the details.
• Repeat dragging and dropping markers to the second, third, and so on locations until the point where you will be finishing, or had finished, your run.

• Creating the running route helps you to trace your trip. The mapping tool will also help you to know the distance measurements, directions, and layer settings. If you want to change the route , you can click the point you want to change and then drag it to your desired destination. The blue line acts as a navigator to track your progress.

Using TrackMyTour Mobile App (iOS)

TrackMyTour is a tool that uses the Google Maps map interface. It is used by iOS users to track their run or travels. The app allows you to add waypoints even if you don’t have a data connection, and then you can sync the data later when you have access to the Internet.

• You can change view modes (Satellite, Hybrid, Map) in Active Map by selecting the option at the top right corner of the screen.

• The app will then provide the direction and distance you have run by picking the start point to the endpoint.

Using the Traveler App

Traveler is available for free on Android. The application can help you keep tabs on your journey with it’s built-in Google Maps. You can use your smartphone to keep track of your location where you have passed until when you stop recording. Traveler also allows you to add photos, notes, and markers to your run.

• By adding pictures, people whom you share your run with will be able to connect easily with the locations you passed.

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• ↑ https://www.google.com/maps/about/mymaps/
• ↑ https://support.google.com/mymaps/answer/3024454?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
• ↑ https://support.google.com/mymaps/answer/3433053
• ↑ https://trackmytour.com/
• ↑ https://trackmytour.com/docs/guide/track-a-tour.html

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