Coros Added Mapping Features to Pace 4 Watches

Runners and cyclists can now use topographic maps and enhanced training metrics on their devices.

Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Running

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Coros released a software update for its Pace 4 watches, adding topographic mapping support and enhanced training metrics for global users. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Coros has released a major software update that brings topographic mapping support to the Pace 4 watch. This update, now rolling out globally, also introduces new training tools and efficiency improvements across several wearable models.

Why it matters

Expanded mapping capabilities allow athletes to better navigate trails and routes directly from their wrist. These features were integrated after internal testing confirmed they performed reliably on the Pace 4 display.

The update provides full landscape and topographic mapping support for the Pace 4's 4GB storage capacity. Battery data now tracks activity history over the previous 25 days.

The players

Coros

A developer of sports technology and wearable devices that track athletic metrics and biometric data.

The details

Maps are delivered to the device by downloading them through the Map Manager in the Coros app. The update also adds cycling-specific metrics for Torque and Total Work, while voice control commands for navigation and alerts have been enabled for the Nomad, Pace 4, and Apex 4 models.

Timeline

  1. September 2026

  2. Previous 25 days

Health Landscape

The software update follows the industry trend of upgrading base-model hardware through software enhancements. This strategy extends the functional utility of the Coros Pace 4 and other wearable devices in the current athletic tracking market.

Users can access the new tools by updating their firmware through the Coros app. These features may change how you track your training load or navigate during outdoor exercise, so test the beta mapping functions before relying on them for long-distance efforts.

The takeaway

The addition of mapping and advanced metrics provides athletes with more granular data for tracking performance and route safety. Athletes should review the updated metrics in their app to determine how these new tools can best support their specific training goals.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by T3.

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