Download TrailRunner for Mac - Route planning for hiking, biking, more. MacUpdate Mac Health & Fitness Software Downloads

TrailRunner 2.1 is in beta. The latest 2.0 release can be downloaded here.

TrailRunner is the perfect companion for runners, bikers, hikers, and all people wandering under the sky. Plan routes on a geographical map. Import GPS or workout recordings and journalize your activities in a diary.

Features:

View Maps and Elevation Data from Internet mapping services like USGS topo maps.
Import GPS Recordings from Trails, iTrail and 321Run for iPhone.
Import workouts from the Nike + iPod Sport Kit.
Import tracks and workouts from GPS fitness devices like the Garmin ForeRunner or Garmin Edge.
Import/Export TCX, GPX, and KML files.
Describe favorite tracks and rate them with iTunes stars.
Plan routes interactively or automatically for a given distance.
Export route directions onto your iPod.
Journalize workouts in a diary, see your progress in a history chart.
Publish a WebLog to MobileMe.

Version 2.1v444:

Bugfix: Fixed problem with the nikeplus importer.
Better: Improved stability for the iPhone track importer

DEVELOPER POLL

Q: What kind of training device are you using

iPod Sport Kit

Garmin ForeRunner / Edge

Other GPS Device

Polar Heart Rate Monitor

Other Heart Rate monitor

None

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Suggest something else:

MSJSTW Love this app!!

Quick question: Does it support the new iPod nano (5G) yet? I seem to have some problems there - TrailRunner seems unable to import the workout.

But it does work if I choose the nike+ website option.

Thanks alot!
(Version 2.1v434)

MACSOLU This developer has got to be setting a record for amount and frequency of updates.
(Version 2.1v424)

UPALMACDATE I like this piece of software, it works well and my results can be modified and exported easily. I wish there was a player like Garmin Connect, but otherwise most excellent.
(Version 2.1v417)

SUF Absolutely fantastic piece of software. The Garmin Software that comes with forerunner watches pales in comparison. This is easy to use and gives great insight to workouts.

As an aside, there seems to be a few little bugs to work out but the developer seems to be working non-stop as of late. Keep it up lad, your efforts are appreciated.
(Version 2.1v410)

TIJNTIJN This programm is very helpful in planning and measuring the distance of new trails around the place I live. Also the import of gpx files and the info from my Garmin Forerunner is working like a breeze. Besides that, the developer is really working hard improving TrailRunner time after time, making it so worth to me to pay the support fee.
(Version 2.1v410)

JUST A USER Many Thanks! This is just fantastic, using it together with Trails on my iPhone.
(Version 2.0v382)

HEAVY_SHOWER Sorry about the delay -- just a note to say that TrailRunner, actually, since several updates back, has stopped causing all that havoc to my preference files -- all original .plist extensions remain as is. Thanks.

On another note, TrailRunner is greatly appreciated, and is a fun way to keep stats on my jogging routes.
(Version 1.9v325)

HEAVY_SHOWER I had to go through my Preferences folder, and normally I ignore the Size and Kind categories hidden beyond the Finder window, unless I open the window wide -- well, I decided this time to list everything by Kind. So, upon extending the window to access the column header, so as to view the Kind category, I was surprised to see that practically all of my preference files were identified as "TrailRunner Model Snapshots"! What's that all about??
(Version 1.8v295)

Replies:

Dec 23 2008

HEAVY_SHOWER Evidently the developer doesn't read the commentaries here -- or doesn't give a sh#t.

I'll try posting this at Apple discussion.
(Version 1.8v296)

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Dec 29 2008

FREEZYJOSY Hi. Why so anonymous? We're still living people behind software and the internet.

But regarding your issue with the preference files. The .plist file extension is a very common file extension like .txt and so on.

The last application that registers on your mac to be able to write this kind of file will be recognized by the operating system and this is being displayed in Finder.

But in general you are right. So I changed my application to be not recognized anymore as it does not make sense in this case to have TrailRunner register as the default application for files of kind plist.

Happy New year,

- berbie.
(Version 1.8v297)

Jan 4 2009

ROBBY.IS.ON Heavy_Shower, I thought you were quite rude.

Remember, this is not the developer's forum; this is MacUpdate, a site that lists Mac and iPhone software.

Very few developers actually look at the comments here, Berbie is an exemption. And while he/she didn't answer immediately (which you can't expect), you haven't either.
(Version 1.8v300)

Jan 24 2009

SANDRO NOEL Freezy,

Being a developer myself I would recommend that you rename the plist extension to another of your choosing, it does not matter the name of the extension your software will still load the content as a plist dictionary. and this way you will not confuse the rest of the system.

Regards.
(Version 1.9v309)

KAYEL This app works great with the iPhone and iTrail. I am still discovering features and I find it very useful to track my workouts and map my progress in training off-road. In addition, the developer is very responsive and helpful. Definitely worth a try. Thumbs up.
(Version 1.8v292)

FREEZYJOSY I use TrailRunner for like over a year now. This spring I also forged out the money for a Garmin ForeRunner 305 and I must say that I am impressed on how TrailRunner has developed. I can't even think if I would have bought the Garmin if TrailRunner wasn't there.

TrailRunner really keeps me motivated on running. And as I can see from the latest Beta for TrailRunner 1.8 it looks like the developer explicitly heads into the biking sector by giving a direct access to the diary in the main window.

I think TrailRunner is a killer app and would be even worth 40 USD if it was shareware (in fact TrailRunner is freeware with a donation hole to fill if you like).

Berbie, keep up the good work.
(Version 1.7v250)