How to Create a Custom Running Map Poster
Your route. Your style. Your wall.
Whether it is a race you finished, a training run you loved, or a route you designed yourself, Waymarker turns any running route into a high-resolution map poster. No design skills needed. Import from Strava, upload a GPX file, or draw the route directly on an interactive map.
Châteauroux Loire
Copenhagen 42K
Col de la Loze
Step by Step
Start with Your Route
Open waymarker.eu/create and choose how to add your route: connect Strava, upload a GPX file, or draw directly on the map with automatic road snapping.
Tip: The route builder is perfect if you do not have GPS data. Click waypoints and the route follows roads and paths automatically.
Set Your Location
Search for any city or location to centre the map. If you imported a route, the map auto-centres on your GPS track.
Choose Your Map Style
Browse all 11 map styles. Each one completely transforms the look: Minimalist, Dark, Outdoor, Satellite, Topographic, and 6 more.
Select a Colour Palette
Each style supports 15+ colour palettes. Warm earth tones, cool blues, classic black-and-white, vibrant neons — preview each one instantly.
Style Your Route Line
Adjust the route colour, line width, and line style (solid, dashed, dotted). Toggle start and end markers. Enable the privacy zone if needed.
Add Text and Details
Add a title, subtitle, finish time, date, distance, elevation gain. Position the text, choose fonts, and adjust sizing.
Tip: Place text in areas with less visual complexity — water bodies and parks make clean backdrops.
Export in High Resolution
Choose your aspect ratio and size. Download at 300 DPI, ready for any print shop. Maximum resolution: 7200x10800 pixels.
What You'll Create
Choose from 11 unique map styles and 15+ colour palettes to design a poster that's truly yours.
Châteauroux Loire
Copenhagen 42K
Col de la Loze
Superbagnères Pyrenees
GR20
Laval Brittany
Pro Tips
Get the most out of your design
Adjust Map Layers
Toggle streets, buildings, water, and parks. For route-focused posters, turn off buildings and labels.
Use 3D Terrain
Enable terrain visualisation for hilly routes. The 3D buildings option adds skyline detail for city runs.
Frame It Right
Print on matte or satin paper (200gsm+). A simple black or white frame keeps focus on the map.
Gallery Wall
Create posters for your favourite races in the same style and palette for a cohesive display.
Frequently Asked Questions
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