Running route animation

Create an Animated Running Route Video

Turn a road race, marathon, trail run, or ultra GPX into a 3D replay with pace, elevation, distance, photos, and progress.

Animate your GPX See the steps

From finish line to route replay

Start with the activity GPX from your watch or training platform and build the story around the course.

  1. 1

    Export your run

    Download GPX from Strava, Garmin Connect, Coros, Suunto, or another activity service.

  2. 2

    Import the course

    TrailReplay reads the route, distance, timing, and available elevation information.

  3. 3

    Show the effort

    Choose pace, elevation, progress, camera, map style, photos, and annotations.

  4. 4

    Share the result

    Export a route video for your race recap, club, coach, film, or social post.

Made for races, trails, and long days out

Try it with your route

Any running route

Use a city 5K, marathon course, mountain trail, or ultra-distance track.

Pace and elevation

Give viewers context for the effort and the shape of the course.

Photos on the route

Place race and trail photos by GPS, timestamp, or manual position.

Make a race recap easier to follow

A map replay gives structure to race footage and photographs. Use it as an opening course overview, between aid stations, or as a complete visual summary when you did not record video during the run.

Trail and ultra routes benefit from a lower camera angle and visible elevation. Road races usually read better with a cleaner overhead view and a crop that keeps the full course visible.

GPX guide Tutorial

Common questions

Can I make a marathon route animation?

Yes. Import the race activity GPX, customize the replay, and export it as video.

Does it work for trail running and ultras?

Yes. 3D terrain, elevation, journey segments, and photos are especially useful for longer trail events.

Can I create a vertical running video?

Yes. Preview and record a 9:16 crop for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok.

Your route already has a story.

Turn it into a replay you can share.

Upload a GPX

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