Mapping Programs

[joy2611]

I've been using MapMyRun to create routes around the city that are the distance that I would like.

Last night, I ran what was supposed to be a 5 mile route.  I was hoping to get a feel for how fast my mile splits are.

According to MapMyRun, I ran a 28min 5K, which I don't totally believe.  That's faster than I've ever run it before. 

Is MapMyRun accurate with distances?  Is there a better website/app I can use to map out routes and have a feeling for how far I'm going?

[Susie]

MapMyRun is distance-accurate AFAIK. There are other options (e.g., www.gmap-pedometer.com, http://www.plotaroute.com) but MapMyRun is the one I usually use to map new routes.

[joy2611]

Mar 7, 2014 14:20:28 GMT -5 Susie said:

MapMyRun is distance-accurate AFAIK.

Wow.  This is interesting.  Bridge to 10K, folks.  It worked wonders on my time!

Thank you for the other suggestions!  I'll cross-check my route with them and see what they say.

[emuni04]

I have found it to be hit or miss with accuracy. Locally, mine is pretty spot on but when I have traveled and run other places, it's off. For example, it clocked the Miami Half Marathon route at 13.8 miles rather than 13.1.

[runaways]

I use google earth to map out routes.

[Deleted]

Map My Run should be fairly accurate. The distance will always be slightly off due to slight weaving and maybe not running the turns and corners most efficiently, but that wouldn't create a huge difference.

[joy2611]

Thanks so much, everyone!

[archaeominx]

I'm found mapmyrun to be hit or miss as well. I switched to RunKeeper, which was a little better but I've found the most accuracy using a Garmin.