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You are here: Home / Blog / Running GPS vs. Course Length [Infographic]

Running GPS vs. Course Length [Infographic]

November 19, 2014 By LBSzone

Running GPS and certified courses: When you finish a half marathon, why doesn’t your GPS say exactly 13.1 miles?

There is nothing more gratifying than finishing a race. You made the conscious decision to become an active person. You trained for months and ran for countless hours, wiping sweat off your forehead, pushing through every ache and pain in your body. Each step another victory all in its own. But then there is that bit of disappointment when you check your GPS watch or smartphone app and the distances don’t match! You trained to run 26.2 miles, but your GPS says 26.8. Or maybe your GPS says 26.0, and you feel as though you lose the right to claim that you finished a full marathon. Many runners experience this dilemma of having their personal GPS devices not read the official length of the course. It is important to realize the limitations of your personal GPS and take full pride in the victory you have just accomplished. The infographic, Running GPS vs. Course Length, shows how certified courses are methodically measured and explains why your GPS may not always match the official course distance.

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Running GPS vs Course Length Infographic






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