Install Maprun on Your Garmin Watch

Before starting, it is advisable to check if your watch is compatible. You can do so by going to MapRunG in the Garmin Connect IQ™ Store and see if your watch is on the list of compatible devices.

Quick Guide

  • Install ‘Garmin Connect’ on your smartphone.
  • Pair your watch to your phone using ‘Garmin Connect’.
  • Download MapRunG by going to ‘Garmin Connect’ > ‘Connect IQ™ Store’.
  • Sync your watch with ‘Garmin Connect’ to install MaprunG on your watch.
  • Install the latest version of Maprun on your smartphone.
  • Open Maprun on your phone and do the following:
    1. Select ‘User Profile’ and enter your details.
    2. Select ‘Options and Settings’ > ‘GPS Watch Mode’ > ‘Garmin Login’ and enter your credentials.
    3. Enter your MapRunG ID next to ‘GPS Watch Mode’.
    4. Select an event and then tap ‘Send Event to my Watch’.
  • Open MapRunG on your watch and you should see your selected event ready to go.

Detailed Guide

Step 1: Install the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone. Please visit your mobile device's app store using the following links and install the app from there. 

Google PlayApp Store

Step 2: Pair your watch to your smartphone using the following steps:

Important: Do not pair your Garmin watch directly through the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone. You must pair your watch through the Garmin Connect app.

  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.
  2. Select More (bottom right).
  3. Select Garmin Devices.
  4. Select Add Device.
  5. Select your device.
  6. Place your Garmin watch into pairing mode. This allows the Garmin Connect app to find it. This setting is typically found under Settings > Bluetooth or Phone > Pair Mobile Device or Pair Phone. Refer to your owner's manual for specific steps.
  7. From the Garmin Connect app select Start or Connect it.
  8. Input the six-digit code from the Garmin watch into the prompt on the phone.

Note: If the devices fail to pair, rebooting both devices may help resolve the issue.

Step 3: Download MapRunG via the Connect IQ™ Store available on the Garmin Connect app. After downloading, use the Sync button on your watch or in Garmin Connect to install the app on your watch.

Step 4: Install the latest version of Maprun on your smartphone. Please visit your mobile device's app store using the following links and install the app from there. 

Google PlayApp Store

Step 5: Open Maprun on your phone and do the following:

  • Select ‘User Profile’ and enter your details.
  • Select ‘Options and Settings’ > ‘GPS Watch Mode’ > ‘Garmin Login’ and enter your credentials.
  • Enter your MapRunG ID next to ‘GPS Watch Mode’ (ID is shown when you start MapRunG on your watch).
  • Select an event and then tap ‘Send Event to my Watch’.

Step 6: Open MapRunG on your watch and if all went well, you should see your selected event ready to go.