GPS Art & Running Blog
Tips, guides, and inspiration for GPS art running. Learn how to create Strava art, find heart-shaped routes, and plan your next running adventure. From beginner tutorials to city-specific route guides, our blog covers everything you need to know about heart-shaped GPS art running across 200+ cities worldwide.
- Strava Year in Sport 2025: What It Means for GPS Art & Heart Routes
2026-04-05 · 9 min read · Trends
Running still leads, walking is huge, and Gen Z is choosing Strava over doomscrolling — here is how those trends map to GPS art, kudos, and your next heart-shaped route. - Strava Community & GPS Art: Why the Feed Still Cares in 2026
2026-04-04 · 8 min read · Community
Clubs, kudos, and group runs are up — here is how that social layer connects to GPS art and heart routes, with practical tips to get your next trace noticed. - How to Get More Kudos on GPS Art (It’s Not Just the Shape)
2026-04-01 · 7 min read · Engagement
Photos, titles, and timing—what Strava’s community data suggests for feed-stopping heart routes and Strava art. - GPX to Garmin: A No-BS Checklist for Your Next Heart Route
2026-04-01 · 6 min read · Tutorial
Import your CityHeart GPX into Garmin Connect, sync to your watch, and verify the heart before you go. - Walking GPS Art: Heart Routes Without the “Runner” Label
2026-04-01 · 8 min read · Guide
Plan and record heart-shaped GPS art as a walk—same map, your pace. Tips for Strava, terrain, and sharing. - What Is Strava Art? The Complete Guide
2026-01-15 · 8 min read · Guide
Everything you need to know about GPS art, Strava art, and how runners turn city streets into giant drawings. - How GPS Drawing Works: The Tech Behind Strava Art
2026-01-20 · 10 min read · Guide
How does GPS art actually work? Learn about GPS satellites, route mapping, GPX files, and the technology that turns your run into a drawing. - 5 Best GPS Art Tools for Runners in 2026
2026-01-25 · 7 min read · Comparison
We compared the top GPS art route planners. Here's what works, what doesn't, and what's worth your time. - Strava Art vs CityHeart: What's the Difference?
2026-02-01 · 6 min read · Comparison
Strava Art is the activity. CityHeart is the tool. Learn how CityHeart helps you create GPS art routes that show up perfectly on Strava. - GPS Art in Paris: Best Routes & Running Spots
2026-02-05 · 8 min read · Paris
Discover the best GPS art running routes in Paris. Heart shapes, landmarks, and creative routes through the City of Light. - GPS Art in London: Run the City's Best Shapes
2026-02-08 · 8 min read · London
The ultimate guide to GPS art running in London. Best routes, parks, and neighbourhoods for Strava art. - GPS Art in New York: Heart Routes & More
2026-02-10 · 8 min read · New York
Create stunning GPS art in NYC. Central Park hearts, Brooklyn bridges, and the grid that makes GPS art easy. - GPS Art in Barcelona: Running Routes That Draw
2026-02-12 · 8 min read · Barcelona
Run GPS art through Barcelona's Eixample grid, Gothic Quarter, and seafront. Routes, tips, and tools. - How to Make Strava Art: Step-by-Step
2026-02-15 · 10 min read · Tutorial
A practical tutorial on planning, running, and sharing GPS art routes using free tools and apps. - How to Run a Heart Shape on Strava
2026-02-18 · 6 min read · Tutorial
The ultimate guide to running a perfect heart-shaped route. Tips on symmetry, distance, and nailing the shape. - 15 Heart Run Ideas: Occasions to Run a Heart
2026-02-20 · 9 min read · Inspiration
15 reasons to run a heart-shaped route this year. From Valentine's Day to marathon shakeouts, proposals to baby announcements. - Running Gift Ideas for Couples
2026-02-22 · 7 min read · Gift Guide
The best running gift ideas for couples who love to run together. From GPS art routes to matching gear. - Run a Heart for Valentine's Day
2026-02-14 · 7 min read · Valentine's
The most romantic run. Draw a heart on Strava for Valentine's Day — solo or as a couple. - Run a Heart for St. Patrick's Day
2026-02-25 · 6 min read · St. Patrick's
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a heart-shaped run. Green GPS art and festive fun. - Run a Heart Before Your Marathon
2026-03-01 · 7 min read · Marathon
Turn your pre-marathon shakeout run into a heart-shaped GPS art masterpiece. The perfect pre-race ritual. - Marathon Calendar 2026: Run a Heart in Every City
2026-03-05 · 10 min read · Marathon
The complete 2026 marathon calendar. 37+ races with heart-shaped shakeout routes in every city. - Best Marathons in Europe to Run a Heart
2026-03-08 · 9 min read · Marathon
Top European marathons ranked for runners who want to combine racing with heart-shaped GPS art. - Run a Heart for Christmas
2026-03-10 · 6 min read · Christmas
The perfect festive tradition for runners. Run a heart on Christmas morning and gift heart routes. - Summer Heart Runs: Best Cities When It's Hot
2026-03-12 · 7 min read · Summer
Nordic cool, coastal breezes, and early morning routes. The best cities for summer heart-shaped runs. - Barcelona Marathon 2026: Run a Heart Before Your Race
2026-03-07 · 8 min read · 🔥 Barcelona Marathon
The ultimate guide to running a heart-shaped shakeout run before the Barcelona Marathon 2026 on March 15. - Heart Routes for Races, Seasons & World Cup — One Hub
2026-04-15 · 6 min read · Events
Marathons, shakeouts, seasonal guides, and World Cup cities — bookmark this page and find the right heart route fast. - Heart Routes by the Numbers (The Honest “Strava Receipt”)
2026-04-16 · 5 min read · Community
No vanity metrics — how CityHeart scales heart-shaped routes across cities, and what to expect on your map. - When Your Heart Looks Like a Potato (And How to Fix It)
2026-04-17 · 7 min read · Inspiration
A light-hearted field guide to GPS drift, tight corners, and urban grids — so your next heart looks like a heart. - Urban GNSS, Multipath, and Strava Art: What Actually Breaks Your Trace
2026-04-18 · 11 min read · Guide
Multipath, urban canyons, dual-frequency GNSS, and recording settings — an advanced field guide for cleaner heart-shaped GPS traces. - Street-Snapped Routes: Why GPS Art Follows Roads (Not Straight Lines)
2026-04-19 · 10 min read · Tutorial
OpenStreetMap graphs, routing engines, and GPX polylines — why runnable heart routes are “soft” shapes, not geometry-class curves. - GPS Art in Tokyo: Run the City's Best Heart Routes
2026-04-15 · 9 min read · Tokyo
The ultimate guide to GPS art running in Tokyo. Best neighborhoods, parks, and tips for drawing heart shapes on your Strava map in Japan's capital. - GPS Art in Berlin: Best Routes & Running Spots
2026-04-15 · 8 min read · Berlin
Discover the best GPS art running routes in Berlin. Heart shapes through Tiergarten, Tempelhofer Feld, and the city's iconic streets — with Strava tips. - Cycling GPS Art: How to Draw on Strava by Bike
2026-04-15 · 8 min read · Guide
Everything cyclists need to know about GPS art on Strava. Bigger canvas, more distance, less time — how to plan and ride your first bike GPS art route. - Apple Watch GPS Art: How to Run a Heart Route on Strava
2026-04-15 · 8 min read · Tutorial
Complete guide to running GPS art heart routes with Apple Watch — load routes, follow them on your wrist, and share on Strava. Includes the 2026 on-watch navigation update. - Run a Heart for Mother's Day
2026-04-15 · 6 min read · Mother's Day
The most personal Mother's Day gift for runners: a GPS art heart run on Strava dedicated to Mum. How to plan it, run it, and share it before May 10. - GPS Art in Amsterdam: Best Routes & Running Spots
2026-04-15 · 8 min read · Amsterdam
Discover the best GPS art running routes in Amsterdam. Vondelpark, the Jordaan canals, and the Amstel River — your guide to heart-shaped Strava art in the world's flattest city. - Samsung Galaxy Watch GPS Art: Run a Heart on Strava
2026-04-15 · 7 min read · Tutorial
Complete guide to GPS art heart routes with Samsung Galaxy Watch — which models support GPX, how to sync to Strava, and tips for clean traces. - Run a Heart for Father's Day
2026-04-15 · 6 min read · Father's Day
The most personal Father's Day gift for runners: a GPS art heart run on Strava dedicated to Dad. How to plan it, run it together, or gift him a route for June 21. - GPS Art in Sydney: Best Routes & Running Spots
2026-04-15 · 8 min read · Sydney
The ultimate guide to GPS art running in Sydney. Bondi coastal path, Sydney Harbour loop, Botanical Gardens, and Iron Cove — heart-shaped Strava art in Australia's most iconic city. - Best GPS Watch for Strava Art 2026: Garmin vs Apple vs Samsung
2026-04-15 · 9 min read · Comparison
Which GPS watch gives you the cleanest heart-shaped Strava art? Garmin, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and COROS compared on GPS accuracy, route navigation, and ease of use. - Team Heart Run: GPS Art as a Corporate or Running Club Challenge
2026-04-15 · 8 min read · Community
How to organise a team GPS art heart challenge — for running clubs, corporate wellness programmes, or CSR campaigns. Multiple cities, one cause, maximum Strava impact. - Xiaomi GPS Art: Run a Heart with Mi Fitness & Strava
2026-04-15 · 7 min read · Tutorial
How to run GPS art heart routes with Xiaomi smartwatches — which devices have GPS, how to connect Mi Fitness to Strava, and tips for clean heart-shaped traces. - Run a Heart for a Cause: GPS Art for Charity & Fundraising
2026-04-15 · 7 min read · Inspiration
How to use a GPS art heart run to raise money, awareness, or honour someone — Strava fundraising tips, dedication setup, and how to make your charity run travel further. - GPS Art in Chicago: Heart Routes on the Lakefront Trail
2026-04-15 · 8 min read · Chicago
The ultimate guide to GPS art running in Chicago — Lakefront Trail, Grant Park, Lincoln Park, and the Loop's flat grid. Heart-shaped Strava art in the US's flattest major city. - GPS Art in Boston: Heart Routes Along the Charles River
2026-04-15 · 8 min read · Boston
The ultimate guide to GPS art running in Boston — Charles River Esplanade, Back Bay, Emerald Necklace, and Marathon Week. Heart-shaped Strava art in America's running capital. - GPS Art in Seoul: Heart Routes Along the Han River
2026-04-15 · 8 min read · Seoul
The complete guide to GPS art running in Seoul — Han River paths, Yeouido Island, the Old City Wall, and Hangang Parks. Heart-shaped Strava art in one of Asia's great running cities. - GPS Art in Small Towns: How to Run a Heart Outside the City
2026-04-15 · 7 min read · Guide
GPS art isn't just for major cities. How to plan and run a heart-shaped GPS route in a small town, village, or rural area — bigger canvas, quieter roads, cleaner GPS traces. - Trail Running GPS Art: Heart Routes Off the Beaten Path
2026-04-15 · 8 min read · Guide
How to run GPS art heart routes on trails, open countryside, and off-road terrain — planning tips, device recommendations, and why trails produce some of the most striking GPS art traces.