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
New
All Black
Our most powerful and best performing GPS multisport watch yet. Ultra thin and tough.
All Black
Ultra thin, small and tough GPS watch with wrist heart rate and barometer
Cave Green
Lightweight and durable GPS watch with wrist heart rate and great battery
Black
Ultra-endurance GPS watch with exceptional battery life and barometer
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
New
Black
Magnetic USB charging cable for Suunto 9 Peak and Suunto 9 Peak Pro
New
Suunto 22mm Athletic 2 Silicone Strap
All Black S+M
Silicone strap with pin closure and two lengths for high intensity training
New
Suunto 22mm Athletic 3 Silicone Strap
Pearl Gold S+M
Silicone strap inspired by water sports with pin closure and two lengths
New
Suunto 22mm Urban 5 Microfiber Strap
Midnight Blue M
Ultra-soft microfiber textile strap for sports and everyday use
DISCOVER MORE RUNNING STORIES
New SuuntoPlus™ advances make it easy to integrate sport tech innovations with Suunto watches
With the new SuuntoPlus™ Store and SuuntoPlus Editor sports tech innovators can quickly and easily ensure their products work with Suunto watches and find a sports-tech hungry audience.
Superior battery and powerful new processor in a sleek package - introducing the new Suunto 9 Peak Pro
The new fully carbon compensated Suunto 9 Peak Pro GPS multisport watch offers a faster user interface with the best in-class battery life. All built into an ultra thin and elegant body tested against the highest standard of toughness.
Suunto and Hammerhead Partner to Expand Capabilities and Offer Seamless Solution for Multisport Athletes
Utilizing Suunto watches and Hammerhead Karoo 2 cycling computers, multisport athletes can now easily track performance, training, and route data in one place via Suunto app.
Suunto expands award-winning Suunto 9 Peak collection with a new premium model
The elegant design and classy aesthetic of the Suunto 9 Peak Full Titanium Black makes the sports watch sophisticated enough to wear in more formal settings, and the included flexible silicone strap allows for a seamless transition to sports and adventure.
Lighter, sleeker, longer lasting – introducing the new Suunto 5 Peak GPS sport watch
The new lightweight Suunto 5 Peak offers up to 100 hours of battery life, in sport music controls, extensive outdoor navigation features and all at a sweet price point.
An introduction to diving: your body below the 0m line
We've conquered all the territories above 0m and under. In this article, we set out to show you and explain what happens in your body as you descend into the big blue world.
Getting started with our partner ecosystem
Our partners bring even more value to the Suunto watches and redefine your experience with a sports watch.
How to track activity and recovery with Suunto 3 Fitness
Training alone won’t make you healthy and fit. You also need enough rest to recover. Learn how Suunto 3 can help you track your daily activity levels and your sleep.
How to use Suunto 3 Fitness adaptive training guidance
Exercising with Suunto 3 Fitness is easy. Based on your personal profile and recorded exercises, the watch creates a 7-day training plan with optimal duration and intensity for each exercise to maintain, improve or boost your aerobic fitness. Read on and learn how to use adaptive training guidance.
Getting started with Suunto 3 Fitness
Got a new Suunto 3 Fitness? Here’s what you’ll need to know to get started smoothly and effectively with your new watch.
Test your fitness with Suunto
These five SuuntoPlus sports apps will help you find the right intensity zones for your training and track your progress.
10 Suunto sport apps for runners
Have you tried Suunto’s sport specific sport apps yet? Read on and find your new favorite running feature!
Suunto World Vertical Week 2023 Big Data
The usual suspects are on top of the World Vertical Week rankings again, but one huge change is evident in the data. Read on to learn more!
Join Suunto World Vertical Week 2023 and reach new heights!
Suunto Vertical Week is all about pushing your limits and reaching new heights - both physically and mentally. No matter your fitness level, experience or sport, this challenge is for you!
Be my adventure valentine: what you need to know to be the ultimate support person
Suunto ambassador Courtney Dauwalter and her husband slash race support person Kevin Schmidt share their insights on the crucial role.
8 quick reads to inspire a winter of training and adventure
“It’s cold out” doesn’t cut it. Read these and keep it moving.