Running in Istanbul, Turkey

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17 GPS Art Running Routes in Istanbul

Generate Art Routes in Istanbul

17 GPS art routes drawn over Istanbul. Each one follows real streets and paths, so the shape shows up on Strava when you run it. Open any route for its map, elevation profile, kilometre splits and a GPX download for subscribers, and a satellite flyover video where one has been rendered.

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All 17 GPS art routes in Istanbul

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
Art trackAirplane13.2 km265 m264 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackBicycle9.2 km327 m327 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackBunny8.1 km216 m216 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackButterfly9.5 km211 m212 mOpen mapWatch video-
Art trackCat silhouette8.5 km180 m181 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackDinosaur8.2 km130 m129 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackDolphin7.8 km218 m217 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackDragon8.9 km206 m207 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackGuitar5.8 km117 m118 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackLightning bolt5.0 km205 m205 mOpen mapRoute details-

Every shape available in Istanbul

Frequently asked

How many GPS art routes are available in Istanbul?
17 shapes, including airplane, bicycle, bunny, butterfly. Each has its own page with a map, elevation profile and GPX download.
Do I need a subscription to download the GPX?
Yes, for the GPX file. Every route page shows its map, elevation profile and kilometre splits for free, and the GPX download is included with a ShapeMiles subscription. The file works with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Strava and any app that reads GPX, and a subscription also adds turn-by-turn navigation in the app and lets you generate new shapes for any city.
Will the shape actually show up on Strava?
Yes, provided you keep GPS recording running for the whole route. Pausing mid-run leaves a straight line across the drawing, and heavy tree cover or tall buildings can blur corners.

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