SummitGPX Help Centre

SummitGPX Help Centre

Find practical help for SummitGPX route hosting and route management. These guides explain how to import GPX, KML and FIT routes, validate GPX files, publish the latest official route, manage updates and support runners before race day.

Where to start

Getting Started

Create your account, import your first route file and learn the basics of managing routes with SummitGPX.

Route Management

Import GPX, KML and FIT files, validate route data, edit or reverse routes and manage route versions.

Typical Organiser Workflow

Follow the complete race route workflow from route import and Health Check to checkpoints, downloads and updates.

GPX Health Check

Learn when to validate, repair and re-check GPX files before publishing routes to runners.

Route QR Codes

Download route-specific QR codes for signage, race packs and runner information.

Checkpoints

Add checkpoints, aid stations, cut offs, route notes and GPX waypoint exports for Pro routes.

Route Update Emails

Import runner recipients, prepare branded route update emails, send tests and track delivery.

Downloads and Exports

Understand GPX, KML, TCX, FIT, PDF, CSV and split GPX downloads, including GPS/watch points.

Elevation Profiles

Understand original GPX elevation, generated terrain elevation, route profiles and checkpoint markers.

Embeds

Add Pro interactive route maps to your website with downloads, playback and white label branding.

Account Management

Manage subscriptions, team members, plans and account settings.

FAQs

Quick answers about route imports, Health Check, route updates, QR codes, exports and accounts.

Support Tickets

Create and track product support or billing tickets, read replies and add further information.

Understanding GPX Files

Learn how GPX files, tracks, waypoints, elevation data and route updates work for race organisers.