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Lyon. This “GPS artist” organizes fun, mystery running races in Lyon every month.

Lyon. This “GPS artist” organizes fun, mystery running races in Lyon every month.

Guillaume Lazert has been practicing GPS Drawing since 2021. He draws objects, letters, and characters on his GPS while completing a course, whether running or walking. Since November, he has been challenging the people of Lyon with "Mystery Runs." Anthony Fauvi, winner of the Ultra Boucle de la Sara, has given it a try. Will you give it a try on June 25?
  • “I transform roads and streets into giant canvases”: Guillaume Lazert, GPS Drawing enthusiast. Photo by Christelle Lalanne
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  • The hiker: 37.54 km completed in 5h34 on Saturday, May 3. Photo provided by Guillaume Lazert
  • For Running for Them: a pretty pink ribbon. Photo archives David Tapissier
  • The plane (8.36 km in 57 min) made during the Mystery Run on March 27 to pay tribute to the 583 victims of the worst disaster in the history of aviation which occurred on March 27, 1977. Photo provided by Guillaume Lazert
  • A whale (10.11 km in 1h12) made during the

GPS Drawing… Now that's a surprising and fun practice! Running or walking with the goal of creating a drawing isn't lacking in originality. While this discipline isn't new, it hasn't really taken off in Lyon and, for the time being, hasn't been the subject of any dedicated communities or associations.

A drawing kept secret until the end of the course

But it's quite possible that Guillaume Lazert will change the situation. In 2022, Le Progrès already reported on the challenges he was setting. But since then...

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