A 5 km heart starting at Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, Parque Ibirapuera, drawn on real streets. Free preview; the GPX is €7.99 once. Or start from your hotel's door, €14
The Perfect Shakeout Run for 🇧🇷 Maratona Internacional de São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil · Apr 4, 2027
A shakeout run is a short, easy jog the day before your marathon designed to loosen your legs, settle your nerves, and keep your body in rhythm after days of tapering. Coaches set it at 20 to 30 minutes of easy running, measured in time rather than distance — enough to stay loose without spending the glycogen you need on race day. Adding a heart-shaped GPS art element to your shakeout run transforms a routine pre-race jog into a memorable experience worth sharing.
For the Maratona Internacional de São Paulo on Apr 4, 2027 in São Paulo, preview a heart-shaped route on local streets with CityHeart. Check the starting point, distance and local access before choosing your route. The route appears as a clear heart on Strava, Garmin Connect, and other GPS apps — perfect for sharing with friends, family, and your running community before the big day.
Draw a 5 km heart at the start line (Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, Parque Ibirapuera) and preview it for free; the GPX is €7.99 once, with no subscription. From your hotel's door: €14. Import the GPX into a compatible navigation app; Apple Watch requires an app such as WorkOutDoors. Inspect the route before setting off.
Why run a heart shakeout?
- Stay loose — 20 to 30 minutes of easy running keeps the legs fresh for race day
- Explore the city — Discover São Paulo on foot before the marathon
- Share on Strava — Your heart shape will earn instant kudos
- Calm race nerves — A familiar ritual helps you feel ready
- Create a memory — A heart-shaped GPS art run you'll never forget
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a shakeout run before the Maratona Internacional de São Paulo?
A shakeout run is a short, easy jog the day before your marathon to loosen up your legs and calm your nerves. Running a heart-shaped shakeout in São Paulo adds a fun, creative element to your pre-race routine — and gives you something special to share on Strava before race day.
How long is the heart-shaped shakeout route in São Paulo?
You choose the distance. Coaches set a shakeout at 20 to 30 minutes of easy running, which is roughly 3.6 to 5.5 km for a sub-3:00 runner and 2.4 to 3.5 km for a five-hour runner, so pick the length that matches your goal time rather than a fixed number. The route follows real streets in São Paulo and draws a clear heart on your GPS tracker.
Which devices are compatible with the GPX file?
Import the GPX into a compatible navigation app. Apple Watch requires an app such as WorkOutDoors. Navigation features depend on your watch and app; check compatibility before buying.
When should I run my shakeout in São Paulo?
Most runners do their shakeout run the morning or afternoon before race day. For the Maratona Internacional de São Paulo on Apr 4, 2027, plan your heart run for the day before. Start near your hotel, follow the GPX route, and finish with a photo of your heart on Strava.