How long is the star route in London?

The star covers 16.9 km. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 102 minutes plus stops. This route's GPX has no elevation recorded, so the climbing is not known.

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, elevation profile and kilometre splits on this page are free to view.

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 3.6 km east to west and 3.5 km north to south across London.

Where does the route start?

The start point is at 51.49038, -0.11442 — roughly 2.7 km south-east of the centre of London. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.

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Star GPS Art Running Route in London — 16.9 km

A 16.9 km loop through London that draws a star when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths and covers a footprint about 3.6 km wide by 3.5 km tall.

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Distance16.9 km

Elevation gainNot recorded

Elevation lossNot recorded

Estimated time102 min

DifficultyChallenging

Average gradientNot recorded

Route map

Start point: 51.49038, -0.11442 — about 2.7 km south-east of the centre of London. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Kilometre by kilometre

Split	Heading
km 1	Runs north-west
km 2	Runs north
km 3	Runs north-east
km 4	Runs north-west
km 5	Runs west-south-west
km 6	Runs west-north-west
km 7	Runs north-west
km 8	Runs south
km 9	Runs south
km 10	Runs west-south-west
km 11	Runs south
km 12	Runs east
km 13	Runs south-south-east
km 14	Runs south-east
km 15	Runs east-north-east
km 16	Runs north-east
km 16.9	Runs east

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.

0.01 km — turn left, then continue north.
0.18 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
0.72 km — turn left, then continue west-south-west.
1.06 km — turn right, then continue north-north-west.
1.37 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
1.51 km — turn right, then continue north-north-west.
1.84 km — turn right, then continue east-north-east.
2.02 km — turn left, then continue north.
2.61 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
2.97 km — turn sharp left, then continue north-west.
3.30 km — turn right, then continue north-north-east.
3.47 km — turn right, then continue north-east.
3.59 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
3.80 km — turn left, then continue south-west.
3.99 km — turn left, then continue west-south-west.
4.25 km — turn left, then continue south-west.
4.43 km — turn right, then continue west.
4.86 km — turn left, then continue south.
5.17 km — turn sharp right, then continue north.
5.29 km — turn left, then continue south-west.
5.52 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
5.64 km — turn right, then continue north-west.
5.83 km — turn right, then continue north-north-west.
5.97 km — turn right, then continue north-north-west.

Difficulty and terrain

Challenging. Graded on distance alone: 16.9 km. This route's GPX carries no elevation data, so the amount of climbing is unknown — check the map for hills before you commit to a pace.

Surface: Mostly urban roads and mixed city surfaces.

Safety: Check route details and local traffic conditions before running GPS art routes.

Best months: Depends on city weather and season.

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 star appears on your activity map.

Questions about this route

How long is the star route in London?: The star covers 16.9 km. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 102 minutes plus stops. This route's GPX has no elevation recorded, so the climbing is not known.
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, elevation profile and kilometre splits on this page are free to view.
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 3.6 km east to west and 3.5 km north to south across London.
Where does the route start?: The start point is at 51.49038, -0.11442 — roughly 2.7 km south-east of the centre of London. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.