Best Running Routes Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 249+ running routes apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Running Routes Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Footpath Route PlannerFootpath Route PlannerFree4.8β˜… (22K)NoYesOct 2026
2AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9β˜… (1M)YesYesOct 2026
3RunFromHere: Running RoutesRunFromHere: Running RoutesFreeβ€”NoYesSep 2026
4adidas Running: Run trackeradidas Running: Run trackerFree4.8β˜… (108K)YesNoOct 2026
5RunninParis - Running RoutesRunninParis - Running RoutesFreeβ€”NoNoSep 2026
6RunNavi - Running RoutesRunNavi - Running RoutesFreeβ€”NoYesAug 2026
7Map My Run GPS Running TrackerMap My Run GPS Running TrackerFree4.8β˜… (752K)YesYesOct 2026
8Runerize - Running TrackerRunerize - Running TrackerFreeβ€”YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Running Routes

Footpath Route Planner#1

Footpath Route Planner by Half Mile Labs LLC

Running, Hiking, Bike Maps
4.8😐(22K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#69in 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

  • πŸš€ Full-featured outdoors app
  • πŸ‘ Nice app
  • πŸ‘ Excellent for discovering routes
  • πŸ‘ Useful for run planning
  • πŸ‘ Great mapping and graphics
  • πŸ‘ Flexible and easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Accurate and dependable
  • πŸ‘ Fantastic for hiking and memory keeping
  • πŸ‘ Excellent for planning walks, runs, bike routes
  • πŸ‘ Useful for finding trails and paths
  • πŸ‘ Fantastic for planning and navigation
  • πŸ‘ Excellent for route planning
  • πŸ‘ Brilliant for planning routes
  • πŸ‘ Fantastic app for planning runs

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› No more free turn by turn
  • πŸ› Buggy and unreliable
  • πŸ› Seems to no longer recognize footpaths
  • πŸ› Offline maps fail
  • πŸ› Only selects roads
  • πŸ› GPS not helpful at all
  • πŸ› Confusing and difficult to use
  • πŸ› Useless without paying
  • πŸ› Degraded my paid for membership
  • πŸ› Crashes and loses data
  • πŸ› Doesn't map footpaths well
  • πŸ› Inaccurate and not reliable
  • πŸ› Difficult to edit routes
  • πŸ› Double counting steps
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#2

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run by AllTrails, Inc.

GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Health & Fitness
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Excellent for finding and tracking trails
  • πŸ“ Accurate GPS and offline maps
  • πŸ“Έ Helpful user-submitted photos and reviews
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Wide selection of trails
  • πŸ” Useful search and filtering options

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”‹ High battery consumption
  • πŸ› Frequent crashes and glitches
  • πŸ€” Unintuitive user interface changes
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Inaccurate or outdated trail information
  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription model
RunFromHere: Running Routes#3

RunFromHere: Running Routes by Sopamo GmbH

Plan a run from where you are
Worth Considering
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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This app generates custom running routes based on your location, desired distance, and preferences like quiet streets or off-road paths. It offers offline route generation and live navigation cues, with an optional companion experience for smartwatches. Enjoy privacy with no account, ads, or analytics tracking.

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FAQ about Running Routes

What are the best running routes apps for iPhone?
Footpath Route Planner tops our running routes apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 22K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top running routes apps we rank are free to download, including Footpath Route Planner and AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run.
Footpath Route Planner has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ running routes apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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