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Cat silhouette GPS Art Running Route in Miami — 20.4 km

A 20.4 km loop through Miami that draws a cat silhouette when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 27 m in total, and covers a footprint about 3.2 km wide by 3.9 km tall.

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Distance20.4 km
Elevation gain27 m
Elevation loss27 m
Estimated time124 min
DifficultyModerate
Average gradient0.1%

Route map

Start point: 25.84305, -80.21814 — about 8 km north-north-west of the centre of Miami. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Elevation profile

Measured from the elevation data in the GPX file: 27 m of ascent and 27 m of descent across 20.4 km, an average gradient of 0.1%.

5 m1 m0.0 km5.1 km10.2 km15.3 km20.4 km

Kilometre by kilometre

SplitHeadingElevation changeRange
km 1Runs south0 m3–4 m
km 2Runs south-1 m2–3 m
km 3Runs south+1 m2–3 m
km 4Runs south-south-west0 m3–3 m
km 5Runs south-south-west-1 m2–3 m
km 6Runs south0 m2–3 m
km 7Runs west-1 m1–4 m
km 8Runs west+1 m1–2 m
km 9Runs west-north-west-1 m1–3 m
km 10Runs north-north-east+1 m2–3 m
km 11Runs north-north-west0 m2–3 m
km 12Runs south-east0 m2–3 m
km 13Runs south-1 m2–3 m
km 14Runs north-north-east0 m2–4 m
km 15Runs north-east0 m2–3 m
km 16Runs north-north-east+3 m2–5 m
km 17Runs north-east-2 m3–5 m
km 18Runs north-north-west0 m3–3 m
km 19Runs north-east-1 m1–4 m
km 20Runs east+1 m1–3 m
km 20.4Runs east+1 m3–4 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.

  1. 0.01 km — turn sharp left, then continue west.
  2. 0.19 km — turn sharp left, then continue south-south-east.
  3. 0.62 km — turn right, then continue west.
  4. 0.81 km — turn left, then continue south-south-west.
  5. 1.24 km — turn left, then continue east.
  6. 1.36 km — turn right, then continue south-west.
  7. 1.49 km — turn sharp left, then continue east.
  8. 1.65 km — turn left, then continue south-south-west.
  9. 1.94 km — turn right, then continue west.
  10. 2.07 km — turn left, then continue south.
  11. 2.24 km — turn left, then continue east-south-east.
  12. 2.53 km — turn right, then continue south.
  13. 3.12 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
  14. 3.36 km — turn left, then continue south-south-west.
  15. 3.66 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
  16. 3.86 km — turn left, then continue south.
  17. 4.22 km — turn right, then continue south-west.
  18. 4.35 km — turn left, then continue south.
  19. 4.70 km — turn right, then continue south-west.
  20. 4.88 km — turn left, then continue south.
  21. 5.15 km — turn left, then continue east.
  22. 5.34 km — turn right, then continue south.
  23. 5.62 km — turn right, then continue south-west.
  24. 6.02 km — turn right, then continue north.

Difficulty and terrain

Moderate. Flat profile, but 20.4 km of concentration on the line. Expect the distance, not the climb, to be the limiting factor.

Surface: Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces.

Safety: Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.

Best months: Year-round, based on local weather and race calendar.

How to run this shape

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

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Questions about this route

How long is the cat silhouette route in Miami?
The cat silhouette covers 20.4 km with 27 m of ascent and 27 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 124 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, 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 3.2 km east to west and 3.9 km north to south across Miami.
Where does the route start?
The start point is at 25.84305, -80.21814 — roughly 8 km north-north-west of the centre of Miami. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.
Cat silhouette GPS Art Running Route in Miami — 20.4 km | ShapeMiles