Turia Gardens is Valencia’s pride and joy when it comes to running routes. This green space, which curls around the dry river in the center of the city, includes over 9 kilometers of paths which are easily accessible from almost anywhere in town. Thanks to the Trinidad Alfonso Foundation, an official “Turia Gardens 5K Circuit” was introduced two years ago, with specialized pavement to soften impact for runners.
The adjacent Cabecera park is a quiet respite from other downtown beaches and streets.
The park covers over a kilometer of the former bed of the River Turia and includes a small hill with good views. The route through Cabecera meets up with Turia park, so you can combine the routes for a longer run, or do the 2.4 kilometres of Cabecera on its own. This circular route begins at 9 d’Octubre bridge, and is mostly soil, although you can bring some concrete and wood paths into the loop to expand your mileage. Overall, it’s a scenic short run, and the perfect pair for a strength training day since you can utilize the ramps, steps, and other equipment in the park.
Add-On: Jardines del Real – Viveros Gardens. Lovely spot just north of Turia Gardens. It’s 1 km from one end of the park to the other.
Turia Gardens is Valencia’s pride and joy when it comes to running routes. This green space, which curls around the dry river in the center of the city, includes over 9 kilometers of paths which are easily accessible from almost anywhere in town. Thanks to the Trinidad Alfonso Foundation, an official “Turia Gardens 5K Circuit” was introduced two years ago, with specialized pavement to soften impact for runners.
The adjacent Cabecera park is a quiet respite from other downtown beaches and streets.
The park covers over a kilometer of the former bed of the River Turia and includes a small hill with good views. The route through Cabecera meets up with Turia park, so you can combine the routes for a longer run, or do the 2.4 kilometres of Cabecera on its own. This circular route begins at 9 d’Octubre bridge, and is mostly soil, although you can bring some concrete and wood paths into the loop to expand your mileage. Overall, it’s a scenic short run, and the perfect pair for a strength training day since you can utilize the ramps, steps, and other equipment in the park.
Add-On: Jardines del Real – Viveros Gardens. Lovely spot just north of Turia Gardens. It’s 1 km from one end of the park to the other.
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Essentials
5k (3.1 miles) with longer options
small hill in Cabecera Park
Anywhere on the Turia Gardens Circuit
Turia Gardens is the most accessible run in Valencia and can be reached from multiple transit stations.
A beautiful run Valencia’s waterfront and seaport. Easiest point of access is Marina Real Juan Carlos I. For a longer run, you can continue on to the north shore beaches beyond. Good spot for a 2 mile beach run.
El Saler is noted as one of the best beaches in Valencia, with fine white sand (great for running!) and tucked into a wetland natural area with miles of dune-laced trails.
Nicely surfaced multi-use path running through several parks along Av. de Blasco Ibáñez. Close to the Universities. It's 2.8 km one way. Can be combined at west end of Av. de Blasco Ibáñez with Turia Gardens Run and Capcalera Park.
The “North Round” of Valencia is the motorway stretching between Benimàmet and the Fallera City, which is bordered by a bike path for about 4k — a nice surface for an 8k out and back.
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Essentials
5k (3.1 miles) with longer options
small hill in Cabecera Park
Anywhere on the Turia Gardens Circuit
Turia Gardens is the most accessible run in Valencia and can be reached from multiple transit stations.
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