Easily find the most popular running trails and routes with Suunto heatmaps.
Running with Suunto
On this page you will learn how Suunto can help you find places to run, train and customize your running experience to your specific needs.
Up a trail, down an alley, along the beachfront. Wherever you run we will be there by your side helping you venture a bit further, a bit faster and a bit safer. Happy running!
Explore the trails with confidence
From exploring your backyard to running the ultra of your dreams, we have the mapping and navigation tools you need to face them with confidence.
Highlights for mapping and navigation
Find the best trails
Take the right turn
Turn-by-turn guidance on your Suunto watch will keep you on your pre-planned route.
Know your elevation
Elevation, ascent and vertical speed are important numbers for mountain runners both for navigation and pacing.
Plan on the go
Suunto app with its advanced route planning features enables you to plan routes on the go.
Use the best routes
Suunto app is compatible with over 200 partner services, including leading route planning tools, like komoot, Strava, Outdoor Active, Fatmap and Wikiloc.
Explore the unknown with confidence
With SuuntoPlusTM Safe, storm and sunset alarms and the breadcrumb trail we've got your back no matter how wild the run gets.
Create an adventure logbook
Save memories as maps, pictures, videos and words in Suunto app – and share them with your friends.
Embrace the process of training
Train spontaneously, with a training plan or structured workouts, with a coach or even with AI guidance. Suunto and its extensive partner network has a solution for you!
Highlights for training
Run with power
Suunto 9 Peak Pro measures running power from the wrist so you can base your intensity zones also on power.
Control your effort
Meet your targets by setting and following your personal heart rate, running power and pace zones.
Plan your workouts
Plan workouts in Suunto app or your favorite training tools and sync them to your watch for real-time guidance.
Conquer those hills
SuuntoPlusTM Climb shows you key running metrics, like your climb count and normalized graded pace, and is your friend when running in the mountains.
Track your progress
Analyze all your runs and other activities with Suunto app’s long-term analysis view, that is powered by TrainingPeaks.
Have a plan
Having a goal but no plan on how to get there is said to be a wish. So, change that and start training with a plan!
Recover well
Follow your recovery with tracking sleep, your feeling from workouts, your daily resources and your training stress balance.
Control your tunes
With music controls on your wrist you can adjust the volume, pause and skip tracks. Connect your headset to the phone and off you go!
Adjust your Suunto to meet your needs
Whether you pace yourself with running power, get motivation from going head-to-head with a virtual ghost runner or like to challenge yourself with Strava segments, Suunto has a solution for you. Our running offering is very versatile, and you can customize it to meet your personal preferences and needs.
Highlights for personalization
Keep on running
With its long battery-life and intelligent battery modes Suunto watches are made to go the distance with you.
See the data you need
Suunto watches come with over 80 different sport modes. Still, you get to decide what you see on the screen.
Chase the rabbit
Pace yourself to a personal best with SuuntoPlusTM Ghost runner.
Connect with Strava
Connect your Suunto account with Strava to engage with the community, plan routes, chase those QOMs and KOMs and more.
Snap to route
A city marathon in the shadows of tall buildings can cause trouble for GPS devices. Suunto’s Snap to route feature is here to help!
Use your Suunto with external sensors and devices
Track your body temperature, learn about your running technique or even mirror watch data in your smart glasses with Suunto compatible sensors and devices.
Designed to take a beating
Suunto watches are built and tested to withstand the hardest of conditions.
Customize your Suunto
Customize your Suunto from the personal settings, watch faces, sport modes and partner services all the way to the physical look of your watch.
More value with SuuntoPlus™
SuuntoPlus™ offers numerous running specific features that enhance your running experience during training and competition.
Find the best running gear for you
Durability, versatility and long battery life are the great advantages of Suunto GPS watches. See below which gear suits your needs best!
Best watches for running
Compare Suunto 9 Peak Pro, Suunto 5 Peak and Suunto 9 Baro to learn what are their main differences and which model would be the best for you.
Accessories for runners
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