Best Running Route Maker Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our running route maker list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Running Route Maker Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Footpath Route PlannerFootpath Route PlannerFree4.8★ (22K)NoYesAug 2026
2Map My Run GPS Running TrackerMap My Run GPS Running TrackerFree4.8★ (751K)YesYesAug 2026
3RunGen - Create Running RoutesRunGen - Create Running RoutesFree3.5★ (19)NoYesAug 2026
4Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (370K)YesYesAug 2026
5AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesAug 2026
6RunRouteRunRouteFreeNoNoMay 2026
7adidas Running: Run trackeradidas Running: Run trackerFree4.8★ (107K)YesNoAug 2026
8RunGo - The Best Routes to RunRunGo - The Best Routes to RunFree4.7★ (2.4K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Running Route Maker

Footpath Route Planner#1

Footpath Route Planner by Half Mile Labs LLC

Running, Hiking, Bike Maps
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(22K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#74in Navigation
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Easily plan and navigate custom routes for any outdoor activity. Draw your path with a finger and the app snaps to roads and trails. Measure distances, elevations, and get turn-by-turn directions, even offline.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Full-featured outdoors app
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Excellent for discovering routes
  • 👍 Useful for run planning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 No more free turn by turn
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Seems to no longer recognize footpaths
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker#2

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker by Outside Television Inc

5K 10K, Half Marathon Training
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(751K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#76in Health & Fitness
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Track your runs with GPS, get personalized training plans, and real-time stats. This app offers coaching tips, community motivation, and supports over 600 activities. Improve your performance indoors or outdoors.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate tracking
  • 🚀 Great motivator
  • 💡 Useful challenges and social features
  • 🚀 Helpful voice prompts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking and distance recording
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
RunGen - Create Running Routes#3

RunGen - Create Running Routes by Ryan Allen

Generate paths by run distance
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
3.5(19 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily plan your next run, jog, or walk with this app. Select your desired distance, and it generates a new random route around your current location on existing roads. Keep generating until you find the perfect path.

More Running Route Maker apps to explore

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Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Track & share with friends
Free

Track all your activities, from runs to yoga, and share your progress with friends. Discover new routes, get AI-powered insights, and join challenges. Stay motivated and safe with real-time location sharing.

Record 50+ sport typesAI-powered workout insightsRoute discovery and creation
💪 Health & Fitness
(370K)
free with in-app purchases
5
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Free

Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

Trail discovery by location and interestGPS turn-by-turn navigationOffline map downloads
💪 Health & Fitness
(1M)
free with in-app purchases
6
RunRoute
RunRoute
RunRoute
Plan Your Run Routes
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
7
adidas Running: Run tracker
adidas Running: Run tracker
adidas Running: Run tracker
From Walk to Marathon training
Free

Track your runs and fitness activities with personalized training plans for all levels. Connect with a global community, join challenges, and monitor your progress with detailed stats and expert guidance.

Activity tracking for running, walking, cycling, and morePersonalized training plans for various distancesSyncs with Health Connect and popular devices
💪 Health & Fitness
(107K)
ad-supported
8
RunGo - The Best Routes to Run
RunGo - The Best Routes to Run
RunGo - The Best Routes to Run
Powered by voice navigation
Free

Explore new running routes with turn-by-turn voice navigation, discover local gems, and track your progress. This app offers audio-guided tours, custom route creation, and live tracking for friends and family.

Turn-by-turn voice navigationExplore local running routesCreate custom routes
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.4K)
freemium
9
Bloopt: AI Route Planner
Bloopt: AI Route Planner
Bloopt: AI Route Planner
Walk, Run, Bike Routes
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
10
Route4Me Route Planner
Route4Me Route Planner
Route4Me Route Planner
Route Planner & GPS Tracking
Free

This app creates optimized, multi-stop routes with voice-guided navigation. It allows for quick stop additions, on-the-fly route adjustments, and proof of delivery documentation including photos and signatures. Get to your destinations faster and more efficiently.

Multi-stop route optimizationVoice-guided navigationAdd stops by address, voice, scan, or upload
🗺️ Navigation
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
11
EasyRoute
EasyRoute
EasyRoute
by John Famiglietti
Free

Plan custom routes for running, biking, and walking by tapping your desired path. Get turn-by-turn directions on your iPhone or Apple Watch, even offline. Share routes and integrate with workout apps.

Custom route planning by tappingRoad and path followingDrag-to-customize routes
💪 Health & Fitness
(52)
free with in-app purchases
12
RouteSpinner: Find Run Routes
RouteSpinner: Find Run Routes
RouteSpinner: Find Run Routes
Instant Loop Finder Near You
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
Route Studio
Route Studio
Route Studio
Route Generator
Free

Generate unique cycling, running, and driving routes based on your preferences for scenery, elevation, road type, and more. Explore new paths with AI-assisted generation and turn-by-turn navigation. Export routes to other devices and apps.

AI-assisted route generationCustomizable route preferencesTurn-by-turn navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(7)
freemium
14
MilesMe
MilesMe
MilesMe
Smart Running Loop Route
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
GPX Route Viewer
GPX Route Viewer
GPX Route Viewer
View and Print Your GPX Routes
$0.99
$1.99 | 50% OFF
✈️ Travel
(0)
16
RunShape: GPS Art & Route
RunShape: GPS Art & Route
RunShape: GPS Art & Route
by 成斌 李
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Map Routes
Map Routes
Map Routes
by Dan Johnson
$0.99
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
18
Pathr - Running Route Planner
Pathr - Running Route Planner
Pathr - Running Route Planner
Run Walking Random Maps Routes
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
19
Trail Router
Trail Router
Trail Router
by Sam Crawford
Free

Discover new running paths with an intelligent routing algorithm that prioritizes parks, forests, and water features while avoiding busy roads. Create custom routes or let the app automatically plot round trips based on your preferences for nature, lighting, or terrain.

Automatic round-trip route plottingManual point-to-point route creationPreference for nature and water
💪 Health & Fitness
(27)
free
20
Route Maker - Route Planner
Route Maker - Route Planner
Route Maker - Route Planner
Travel and Business Route Plan
Free

Easily plan multi-stop trips for travel or business. Optimize routes, calculate total time and distance between waypoints, and even share your plans with others. Includes basic navigation features.

Create routes with multiple waypointsOptimize route order for up to 30 pointsCalculate total and segment time/distance
🗺️ Navigation
(14)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Running Route Maker

What are the best running route maker apps for iPhone?
Footpath Route Planner tops our running route maker apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 22K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top running route maker apps we rank are free to download, including Footpath Route Planner and Map My Run GPS Running Tracker.
Footpath Route Planner has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ running route maker apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows users to plan and navigate custom routes for a variety of outdoor activities like running, hiking, and cycling. You can draw your route with a finger, and the app will automatically snap to roads and trails. It also provides distance and elevation measurements, along with turn-by-turn directions.
Key features include snapping routes to roads and trails, measuring distances and elevations, providing turn-by-turn navigation with offline capabilities, and the ability to share routes with others. The premium version offers advanced features like premium offline maps and route organization.