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Creating Your First Hometurf

A hometurf is your running route — a trail, park loop, or city circuit that you know well and want to share with others. Think of it as your signature route where you're the local expert.

What You'll Need​

Before starting, have these ready:

  • A clear route in mind (or a GPX file from Strava/Garmin)
  • A Google Maps link to your meeting point
  • A quick description of what makes your route special

The Creation Wizard​

Creating a hometurf is a 3-step guided process.

Step 1: Data Source​

Choose how to provide your route path and visuals:

  • GPX Upload: Best for precise routes with elevation data. Supports standard GPX files.
  • Manual Entry: Quick setup when you don't have a map track.
  • Route Image: Choose between a Generated Route Image (from your GPX data) or Upload Custom Image.

Step 2: Route Details​

Fill in the essential statistics:

  • Hometurf Name — Something memorable (e.g., "Sunset Park Loop").
  • Description — What can runners expect? (Scenery, vibe, challenges).
  • Run Length — Distance in kilometers.
  • Elevation — Total vertical climb in meters.
  • Surface — Road, Trail, or Mixed.
  • Default Pace — Your typical pace (optional).

Step 3: Location​

  • Meeting Point — Paste a Google Maps URL to your meeting point.
  • External Route Links — (Optional) Add links to Strava, Garmin, Komoot, or AllTrails. These will appear in the "More" (⋮) menu on your hometurf and run details for other participants.

Explorable vs. Private​

When you create a hometurf, it is Explorable by default. This means:

  • It appears on the "Discover Hometurfs" map.
  • Other runners can follow your hometurf to get notified of upcoming runs.

If you make it Private, it will only be visible when you explicitly schedule a run on it. You can toggle this anytime from your hometurf's menu (⋮ → Make Private).

What's Next?​

Once your hometurf is created:

  1. Schedule your first run — Pick a date and time.
  2. Watch for runners — They'll receive notifications and start joining.
  3. Meet and run! — Lead the experience.

Need to edit later? Open your hometurf from the Host Dashboard and click Edit.