AI Shape Generation
Type "dog", "butterfly", or "Eiffel Tower" and our AI instantly creates a GPS-accurate outline. Choose from thousands of shapes.
AI ROUTES · REAL ROADS · STRAVA-READY
Turn your runs into art
Describe a shape — a heart, a star, your name — and Kakeru threads it through real streets as a GPS route you can actually run, walk, or ride. Snap to roads, export to Strava in one click.
Works worldwide · Routes export to any GPS watch
Running / Walking
Cycling
Off-Road Hiking
Swimming / Kayaking
Powerful features, simple to use
Everything you need to create beautiful, runnable art routes in seconds
Real Road Snapping
Your shape gets mapped onto actual streets and trails powered by Mapbox + OpenStreetMap data. Routes are always runnable — no cutting through buildings or rivers.
Strava Export
One-click GPX download works with Strava, Garmin, Wahoo, and any GPS device. Or connect your Strava account for instant upload.
Freehand & Text
Draw anything with your finger or mouse. Type your name, a date, or a message. Every stroke snaps to real roads automatically.
How it works
From idea to GPS route in three simple steps
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Describe Your Shape
Type what you want to create. A heart, your initials, a coffee cup — anything! Our AI understands and creates the perfect outline.
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AI Maps to Real Roads
Your shape is instantly mapped onto actual streets and paths. We use advanced algorithms to ensure every route is runnable and accurate.
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Export & Run
Download your GPX file and upload to Strava, Garmin, or any GPS device. Then head out and create your masterpiece!
Real routes created with Kakeru
Every route follows actual roads. Upload to Strava and go.
Heart
Star
Smiley Face
Dog
Loved by runners worldwide
Join thousands of athletes creating art with every run
"I proposed to my girlfriend with a heart-shaped route through Central Park. She said yes! Kakeru made it so easy to plan."
Sarah Chen
Marathon Runner
"The road snapping is incredible. Every route is perfectly runnable. My Strava art game has never been stronger!"
Marcus Johnson
Cycling Enthusiast
"I created a route spelling out 'BOSTON 2026' for my marathon training. Got so many comments on Strava. This app is genius!"
Emma Williams
Trail Runner
Simple, transparent pricing
No subscriptions. No expiring credits. Pay once — keep it forever.
Moment
A single special run.
$2.99
· 1 route
Choose Moment
- 1 route — never expires
- All shapes + AI + freehand
- Custom text on route (up to 20 chars)
- All activity types
- GPX export + high-res PNG
- Printable PDF poster
- Social share card
Most chosen
Celebration
Birthdays, anniversaries, year-of-firsts.
$7.99
· 3 routes
Choose Celebration
- 3 routes — never expire
- All shapes + AI + freehand
- Custom text on route (up to 20 chars)
- All activity types
- GPX export + high-res PNG
- Printable PDF poster
- Social share card
Milestone
For organisers, coaches & gift-givers.
$15.99
· 10 routes
Choose Milestone
- 10 routes — never expire
- All shapes + AI + freehand
- Custom text on route (up to 20 chars)
- All activity types
- GPX export + high-res PNG
- Printable PDF poster
- Social share card
Secure checkout via Stripe · Global pricing
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Kakeru
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Kakeru (駆ける — "to run, to draw") is a quiet web tool for turning a shape, a word, or a preset into a real, runnable route. Drop a pin, pick a distance, and Kakeru threads your drawing through real streets and paths. Export it to Strava, Garmin, or any GPS device.
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No. Walk it. Stroll it with a baby. Roll it in a chair. Take the long way home. Kakeru is for anyone who moves through the world on their own two feet — or two wheels, or a paddle.
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Running, walking, cycling, off-road hiking, and swimming or kayaking. Each mode snaps to the right network — roads for running and cycling, trails for off-road, open water for swimming — and warns you when a route crosses a surface it can't verify.
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Anything that reads a GPX file — Strava, Garmin Connect, Wahoo, Coros, Suunto, Apple Watch (via Workoutdoors or similar), Komoot, RideWithGPS. You can export the file directly, or one-click push to Strava if you connect your account.
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Yes — anywhere with a road network, which is most of the planet. Runners have used Kakeru in Tokyo, Lagos, Buenos Aires, Reykjavik, Mumbai, and every continent except Antarctica (so far).
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Around 98% on urban road networks. Your drawing is threaded onto real streets so the GPS trace actually looks like what you drew. Off-road mode loosens the snap for trails and paths, and swimming mode skips it entirely. Always check the preview against local conditions before you head out.
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No expiry, no subscription. Kakeru is sold as one-time packs — once you buy, the routes are yours this week, next year, a decade from now. Some life moments take time to arrive.
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Yes — type any word using A–Z, 0–9, ! or — (up to about 20 characters; lowercase is auto-capitalised), draw freehand on the map, or pick from the shape library. Cyrillic, Greek, and East Asian scripts are on our roadmap but not in the current release. Long words or dense shapes may need a longer route distance to stay legible — Kakeru will warn you when.
Still have questions? Contact our support team
Made for runners who move with intention
Ready to turn your run into art?
Start creating beautiful GPS routes in seconds. No credit card required to try.
Free to try · No credit card required · Routes never expire