.gpx, Absurd Running can read it.
What gets imported
From the GPX file we read:- The track — every point along the line, including elevation per point.
- The waypoints — if the file has named waypoints, they come in as candidate checkpoints (you confirm or rename each one).
- The route name — used as the default name for the route in your library. You can rename later.
Where to get a GPX
Strava
Open the activity → three-dot menu → Export GPX.
Coros / Garmin
Export from the watch’s web portal — usually under the activity’s share or export menu.
Race website
Many race organizers post a
.gpx on the course or info page. Look for “download GPX” or “course file.”From a friend
Anyone who’s run the course can export from their watch and send you the file.
Upload it
Click 'Create Route' → 'Upload GPX'
A file picker opens. Pick the
.gpx file from your computer, or drag it directly onto the page.Wait for parsing
Distance, elevation gain, and the route line are extracted in a few seconds. Larger files (multi-day adventures with thousands of points) can take longer.
Troubleshooting
The file won’t parse. Open the.gpx in a text editor. The first line should be <?xml version="1.0" ... ?> and you should see <trkpt> or <rtept> tags inside. If not, the export probably failed at the source — try re-exporting.
Elevation looks wrong. Some GPX exports omit elevation entirely. Routes without elevation data will show 0m gain. Re-export from a source that includes elevation (most watches do).
Distance is way off. Usually a sign that the GPX contains multiple segments or a return-trip that was treated as the route. Trim the file at the source if you can.