How long is the unicorn head route in Jaipur?

The unicorn head covers 19.2 km with 15 m of ascent and 15 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 116 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 2.4 km east to west and 3.3 km north to south across Jaipur.

Where does the route start?

The start point is at 26.86256, 75.74947 — roughly 7.4 km south-south-west of the centre of Jaipur. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.

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Unicorn head GPS Art Running Route in Jaipur — 19.2 km

A 19.2 km loop through Jaipur that draws an unicorn head when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 15 m in total, and covers a footprint about 2.4 km wide by 3.3 km tall.

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Distance19.2 km

Elevation gain15 m

Elevation loss15 m

Estimated time116 min

DifficultyModerate

Average gradient0.1%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile

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Along the line: 15 m of ascent and 15 m of descent across 19.2 km, an average gradient of 0.1%.

Start point: 26.86256, 75.74947 — about 7.4 km south-south-west of the centre of Jaipur. 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-north-west	+2 m	405–407 m
km 2	Runs north-north-east	+2 m	406–409 m
km 3	Runs north-east	+1 m	408–410 m
km 4	Runs north-east	+1 m	409–411 m
km 5	Runs north	0 m	407–411 m
km 6	Runs west	+2 m	411–414 m
km 7	Runs west	+1 m	413–414 m
km 8	Runs north-north-east	+2 m	413–416 m
km 9	Runs north	0 m	416–417 m
km 10	Runs west-north-west	+5 m	416–420 m
km 11	Runs south-south-west	-3 m	418–421 m
km 12	Runs south-south-west	-1 m	416–419 m
km 13	Runs south	0 m	416–419 m
km 14	Runs south-west	-1 m	415–418 m
km 15	Runs south-south-west	-2 m	413–416 m
km 16	Runs south-south-east	-4 m	410–414 m
km 17	Runs south-east	-1 m	409–410 m
km 18	Runs east-south-east	-2 m	406–409 m
km 19	Runs south-south-east	-1 m	405–407 m
km 19.2	Runs south-east	0 m	405–405 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.

0.05 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
0.20 km — turn right, then continue north-north-east.
0.33 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
0.48 km — turn right, then continue north-north-east.
0.63 km — turn left, then continue north-north-west.
0.91 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
1.06 km — turn sharp right, then continue east-north-east.
1.31 km — turn left, then continue north-north-west.
1.47 km — turn right, then continue east.
1.87 km — turn sharp right, then continue east-south-east.
2.30 km — turn left, then continue east-north-east.
2.74 km — turn sharp right, then continue south-east.
2.94 km — turn left, then continue north-north-east.
3.12 km — turn right, then continue south-east.
3.24 km — turn left, then continue north-east.
3.50 km — turn left, then continue north.
3.70 km — turn sharp right, then continue east-south-east.
4.25 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
4.42 km — turn sharp left, then continue north-north-west.
4.87 km — turn sharp left, then continue west-south-west.
4.99 km — turn right, then continue north-north-west.
5.27 km — turn right, then continue north.
5.40 km — turn sharp right, then continue north-north-west.
5.58 km — turn sharp left, then continue south-south-west.

Difficulty and terrain

Moderate. Flat profile, but 19.2 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

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 unicorn head appears on your activity map.

Questions about this route

How long is the unicorn head route in Jaipur?: The unicorn head covers 19.2 km with 15 m of ascent and 15 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 116 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 2.4 km east to west and 3.3 km north to south across Jaipur.
Where does the route start?: The start point is at 26.86256, 75.74947 — roughly 7.4 km south-south-west of the centre of Jaipur. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.