How long is the dinosaur route in Gujranwala?

The dinosaur covers 14.6 km with 1 m of ascent and 0 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 88 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 2.7 km east to west and 1.6 km north to south across Gujranwala.

Where does the route start?

The start point is at 32.11579, 74.20095 — roughly 4.6 km south-south-east of the centre of Gujranwala. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.

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Dinosaur GPS Art Running Route in Gujranwala — 14.6 km

A 14.6 km loop through Gujranwala that draws a dinosaur when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 1 m in total, and covers a footprint about 2.7 km wide by 1.6 km tall.

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Distance14.6 km

Elevation gain1 m

Elevation loss0 m

Estimated time88 min

DifficultyModerate

Average gradient0%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile

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Along the line: 1 m of ascent and 0 m of descent across 14.6 km, an average gradient of 0%.

Start point: 32.11579, 74.20095 — about 4.6 km south-south-east of the centre of Gujranwala. 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 north	0 m	226–228 m
km 2	Runs west-north-west	0 m	227–230 m
km 3	Runs west	+1 m	228–229 m
km 4	Runs north-north-east	+1 m	228–230 m
km 5	Runs west	-3 m	227–230 m
km 6	Runs west-north-west	+2 m	226–229 m
km 7	Runs south-west	0 m	228–229 m
km 8	Runs south-south-west	-1 m	228–229 m
km 9	Runs south-west	0 m	227–230 m
km 10	Runs south-east	-2 m	226–228 m
km 11	Runs north	+2 m	226–228 m
km 12	Runs east-south-east	-3 m	225–228 m
km 13	Runs north-east	+2 m	224–227 m
km 14	Runs east	+2 m	227–229 m
km 14.6	Runs east	0 m	227–229 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.

0.14 km — turn right, then continue north.
0.29 km — turn left, then continue west-south-west.
0.76 km — turn left, then continue north.
0.94 km — turn left, then continue west.
1.22 km — turn left, then continue west.
1.40 km — turn sharp right, then continue north-north-east.
1.54 km — turn left, then continue west.
1.67 km — turn right, then continue west.
1.91 km — turn right, then continue south-south-west.
2.15 km — turn left, then continue south.
2.31 km — turn right, then continue north.
2.44 km — turn sharp right, then continue south.
2.65 km — turn right, then continue west.
2.90 km — turn right, then continue north.
3.06 km — turn right, then continue north.
3.25 km — turn left, then continue north.
3.42 km — turn sharp left, then continue west.
3.61 km — turn left, then continue south.
3.79 km — turn right, then continue north.
4.00 km — turn left, then continue north.
4.14 km — turn right, then continue north.
4.32 km — turn left, then continue south.
4.47 km — turn left, then continue south.
4.74 km — turn right, then continue north.

Difficulty and terrain

Moderate. Flat profile, but 14.6 km of concentration on the line. Expect the distance, not the climb, to be the limiting factor.

Best months: February and December: average highs of 20–22°C and about 20 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 dinosaur appears on your activity map.

Questions about this route

How long is the dinosaur route in Gujranwala?: The dinosaur covers 14.6 km with 1 m of ascent and 0 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 88 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 2.7 km east to west and 1.6 km north to south across Gujranwala.
Where does the route start?: The start point is at 32.11579, 74.20095 — roughly 4.6 km south-south-east of the centre of Gujranwala. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.