GPS art for runners, riders and walkers
Turnyour traininginto a pictureon the map
Draw a shape, type a name or pick a motif. Sketch snaps it to real streets, all you do is run it.
⚡ Nothing to install · GPX for Garmin, Strava, Komoot and more
Same heart, different city
Every city draws it its own way.
We laid one sketch onto the streets of four cities. The length and shape fidelity are computed, not guessed.
93 % fidelity
87 % fidelity
74 % fidelity
85 % fidelity
The idea
You draw the line.We find the streets.
On the left is what you draw. On the right, what you actually run. The number below says how alike they are.
- Sketch
- 5.4 km
- On streets
- 7.4 km
- Shape fidelity
- 93 %
How much of the route keeps to the drawn shape and how much of the shape the route covers.
Heart · Prague
How it works
From sketch to watch in four steps
- Start
Draw
Sketch on the map, pick a ready shape, type text or upload a picture. The line snaps to streets right away.
- 2
Distance
7.4 km
Run · 6:00/km
44 min
Fidelity
93 %
Check
See the distance, the time at your pace and how well the route keeps the shape. If it’s off, move or resize the sketch.
- 3
7.4 km
Run
Download the GPX to Garmin, Strava or your watch. Google Maps or Mapy.com take you to the start.
- Finish
Prague
7.4 km
6:00/km
44 min
Show
Your activity draws the picture. Add an image or a video and put the route in the gallery.
Features
Everything you need to draw on a city
Gallery
Routes you can actually run
Every shape is a real route snapped to streets. Open it, tweak it, head out.
Pricing
Start drawing for free.
No card, no subscription. The unlimited version is coming soon.
Try it
Try the whole flow from sketch to GPX.
Free
- 2 saved sketches
- Snap to streets
- Ready shapes and text
- GPX export of route and sketch
FAQ
Common questions
All about GPS art, snapping to streets and getting the route onto your watch.
What is GPS art?+
GPS art is a route you run, ride or walk so that the recorded track draws a picture on the map. It is often called Strava art because that is where most people share it.
How does Sketch by Runity work?+
Draw a shape, pick a motif or type some text and place it on the map. Sketch snaps it to real streets and paths from OpenStreetMap and you download a GPX file for your watch or app.
Which watches and apps does it work with?+
Anything that reads GPX: Garmin Connect and Garmin watches, Strava, Komoot, Suunto, Coros, Wahoo and phone apps.
How do I get the route onto a Garmin watch?+
Download the GPX, import it in Garmin Connect as a course and sync your watch. The course shows up under navigation. The guides walk you through it.
How long should a route be?+
Most GPS art is 5–15 km. Bigger shapes read better on the map, so size the shape to the distance you want to cover. The editor shows the length and an estimated time.
What if I go off route?+
Nothing breaks. The picture is whatever your watch records. Small detours just soften the line, so bold shapes without tiny details work best.
Does it work on a phone?+
Yes, Sketch by Runity runs in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops. Nothing to install.
Is it safe?+
Snapping follows the map, not traffic rules. Always check the route before you head out and keep off busy roads and private property.