How do you turn on gps function when running?

Hi

With the relevant settings enabled, the Workout app automatically uses the built-in GPS feature to record a route map during outdoor walking, running, cycling and open water swim workouts. (It does not display your route during your workout).

If the Workout app and Activity app are not performing as expected in recording a route map, then the following steps may help:

Check your workout summary (I have included this step in case other users do not know how to find the map):

• On your iPhone, in the Activity app, go to: Workouts (tab) > tap on a workout > if a map has been recorded, a thumbnail image is shown under the heading "Route" > tap on it to view a larger image of your route map.

When recording specific fitness activities, be sure to use the Workout app and to choose the activity type that most closely matches your workout, including choosing Outdoor Run when appropriate.

Check that Wrist Detection is turned on and that, if passcode is enabled, you are unlocking your Apple Watch after placing it on your wrist.

Check that you are wearing your Apple Watch sufficiently snugly on the top of your wrist (if it is worn too loosely, your watch may believe that it has been removed):

• Your heart rate. What it means, and where on Apple Watch you’ll find it. - Apple Support

On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness - check that both Fitness Tracking and Health are enabled.

On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Privacy - check that both Fitness Tracking and Heart Rate are enabled.

On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Privacy > Location Services:

• Check that Location Services (the main setting at the top) is turned on.
• In the list of apps beneath, check that Apple Watch Workout is set to While Using.
• If each setting is already enabled:
  • Try briefly turning off Location Services and then turning it back on again.
  • Try briefly changing the setting for Apple Watch Workout to Never and then back to While Using.
• Also enable options under System Services including Motion Calibration & Distance, Wi-Fi Networking and Mobile Network Search.

Restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch (normally):

• Close the Watch app, Activity app and Health app (if open) on your iPhone:
  • Double-click the Home button, then swipe up on each app preview to close it.
• Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first:
  • Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
  • Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support

More information:

End and review your workout

Hello,

When you start your work out on the watch select outdoor run, or outdoor walk. This will start the gps function.

I hope this helps!