GPX import

I engage in regular stage ultra marathons. Usually the routes are available to download as a gpx file. I previously had a Fenix 3, and until recently I could download the gpx file into the Fenix 3 through either basecamp or into New files using the device as a mass storage device. I bought the Fenix 5 for the mapping, but I have been unable to load the gpx routes for my next race onto the unit. Initially it let me add 4 of the 5 stages through basecamp. However, now it will only take one of the stages, replacing it when I try to add another. I have been able to import the courses also into Garmin Connect, but again the unit ill only take 1 course at a time.
When in basecamp the unit shows all 5 stages until i dismount the watch and wait for it to come on, there is then only the last loaded course on the watch and also in basecamp when i reconnect.
Other participants in the race have been able to load the whole 5 stags onto their Fenix 5 from the same source. Garmin were unhelpful, stating it was a fault with the file, which it clearly isn't.
Any advice would be great, I've already spent hours and hours on this to no avail. It is certainly putting me off what I am told is a great watch
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 6 years ago
    You can try to upload your GPX File on "connect.garmin.com"
    Navigate to Training -> Tracks

    I don't know if it works for you. But you can upload a gpx file there.
  • Garmin Connect will try to send the Course immediately to the device, which means one at a time. But all courses should be available on the watch once it has finished.

    If sending them all at once is important to you, then import them into Garmin Connect (web version) without sending them. Then turn bluetooth off on the watch, and use Garmin Connect Mobile to send all 5 courses to the watch. Turn Bluetooth back on, then sync. I just checked this method with 3 courses, and all 3 courses were then available on the watch.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 6 years ago
    Using GCM I've been able to send 5 routes to my watch and all of them are there.. Are you sure it's not a corrupt file? I also use Garmin Explore - perhaps nose at the mobile app and try that
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 6 years ago
    Elsewhere on the forum I found this:

    Originally posted by HugoCastro View Post
    I can send GPX files to my Garmin Fenix 5X, however When i send two or more gpx files the watch only it show one....



    I've had same issues with fit files that had the exact same starttime and version no. Even though they didn't have the same GPS points, the second one over write the first one. Do they have the same start time in file?

    Do yours have the same start time?

    https://forums.garmin.com/forum/on-the-trail/wrist-worn/fenix-5x/1245675-fenix-5x-gpx-files

    Also tried manually copying them via cable to the courses folder?