How long is the rocket route in Abidjan?

The rocket covers 18.8 km with 235 m of ascent and 235 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 127 minutes plus stops.

Do I need a paid plan to download the GPX?

Yes. The GPX file is included with a ShapeMiles subscription — sign in and subscribe to download it. The file works with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Strava and any app that reads GPX, and your subscription also covers turn-by-turn navigation in the app and route generation for your own city. The map, climb figures and kilometre splits on this page are free to view; the interactive elevation profile is part of the subscription too.

How accurate is the drawing?

The track follows real, runnable streets and paths, so the shape is recognisable once uploaded to Strava. The drawing spans about 2.1 km east to west and 3.9 km north to south across Abidjan.

Where does the route start?

The start point is at 5.36839, -4.10937 — roughly 12 km west of the centre of Abidjan. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.

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Rocket GPS Art Running Route in Abidjan — 18.8 km

A 18.8 km loop through Abidjan that draws a rocket when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 235 m in total, and covers a footprint about 2.1 km wide by 3.9 km tall.

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Distance18.8 km

Elevation gain235 m

Elevation loss235 m

Estimated time127 min

DifficultyChallenging

Average gradient1.3%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile

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Along the line: 235 m of ascent and 235 m of descent across 18.8 km, an average gradient of 1.3%.

Start point: 5.36839, -4.10937 — about 12 km west of the centre of Abidjan. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Kilometre by kilometre

Split	Heading	Elevation change	Range
km 1	Runs south-south-west	-15 m	40–63 m
km 2	Runs south-south-east	-10 m	31–55 m
km 3	Runs south-south-west	+4 m	32–52 m
km 4	Runs south-south-west	+10 m	23–52 m
km 5	Runs south-south-west	-22 m	20–52 m
km 6	Runs south-east	+16 m	30–51 m
km 7	Runs south-south-east	-13 m	32–59 m
km 8	Runs south-east	+17 m	32–51 m
km 9	Runs south-south-east	-11 m	38–49 m
km 10	Runs north-east	+4 m	38–46 m
km 11	Runs north	+13 m	42–55 m
km 12	Runs east	+7 m	55–65 m
km 13	Runs north	-1 m	57–63 m
km 14	Runs north	-2 m	58–65 m
km 15	Runs north-west	+7 m	58–69 m
km 16	Runs north	+4 m	64–70 m
km 17	Runs north-west	+8 m	67–79 m
km 18	Runs north-north-west	-8 m	70–81 m
km 18.8	Runs north-west	-11 m	60–75 m

Turn-by-turn outline

The 24 direction changes below are the ones that define the drawing. Hitting them accurately matters more than pace — the shape only reads well if the corners are sharp.

0.13 km — turn left, then continue south.
0.27 km — turn left, then continue south-east.
0.43 km — turn sharp right, then continue west-south-west.
0.56 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
0.69 km — turn left, then continue south-west.
0.87 km — turn sharp right, then continue west-south-west.
1.21 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
1.43 km — turn left, then continue east-north-east.
1.71 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
1.90 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
2.09 km — turn left, then continue south-west.
2.25 km — turn left, then continue west-south-west.
2.50 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
2.73 km — turn right, then continue south-west.
2.86 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
3.11 km — turn right, then continue south-west.
3.33 km — turn sharp left, then continue east.
3.79 km — turn right, then continue west.
3.91 km — turn right, then continue west-north-west.
4.16 km — turn right, then continue north.
4.49 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
4.65 km — turn right, then continue south-south-west.
4.80 km — turn left, then continue east-south-east.
4.92 km — turn sharp right, then continue west-south-west.

Difficulty and terrain

Challenging. About 13 m of climb per kilometre. Rolling terrain that rewards steady effort rather than even pacing.

Best months: July to September and December to January: average highs of 27–31°C and about 108 mm of rain a month (Open-Meteo historical archive 2020-2024).

How to run this shape

Download the GPX file with your subscription and load it onto your watch, or open it in the ShapeMiles app.
Start anywhere on the loop — beginning near a landmark makes the finish easier to find.
Keep GPS recording continuous. Pausing mid-run leaves straight lines that cut across the drawing.
Follow the corners precisely; short detours are what blur the shape.
Upload to Strava and the rocket appears on your activity map.

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Questions about this route

How long is the rocket route in Abidjan?: The rocket covers 18.8 km with 235 m of ascent and 235 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 127 minutes plus stops.
Do I need a paid plan to download the GPX?: Yes. The GPX file is included with a ShapeMiles subscription — sign in and subscribe to download it. The file works with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Strava and any app that reads GPX, and your subscription also covers turn-by-turn navigation in the app and route generation for your own city. The map, climb figures and kilometre splits on this page are free to view; the interactive elevation profile is part of the subscription too.
How accurate is the drawing?: The track follows real, runnable streets and paths, so the shape is recognisable once uploaded to Strava. The drawing spans about 2.1 km east to west and 3.9 km north to south across Abidjan.
Where does the route start?: The start point is at 5.36839, -4.10937 — roughly 12 km west of the centre of Abidjan. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.