Palm Beach and West Palm Beach are among some of the earliest developed sections of south Florida, where Henry Flagler planted his flag. There are spectacular homes, tree-lined residential streets, and several historic districts that are worth exploring as a unique, DIY run or as part of one of our other routes. Below is a list of some favorite sections. Description and historical overview here.
Palm Beach. Create your own run along any of the beautiful residential side streets that run for 1/2 mile between S. Ocean Blvd. and Cocoanut Row or S. Lake Dr./Lake Trail, south of Royal Poinciana Way. Can easily create 4-5 miles of ‘in and out’ running ehre. North of Royal Poinciana Way, combine N. Ocean Blvd. with South County Rd., and run on any of the side streets (most don’t have sidewalks but there’s little traffic).
West Palm Beach. Just off S. Flagler Rd., south of Royal Park Bridge, there are several historic residential districts that run into each other, just west of S. Flagler, anchored by S. Olive: El Cid, Southland Park, Flamingo Park. Lovely running past historic homes on traffic-calmed streets, and a pretty canopy. Bonus: a good shade option on a hot day.
Further north, there are several pretty residential streets in ‘Northwood’ historic districts.
Palm Beach and West Palm Beach are among some of the earliest developed sections of south Florida, where Henry Flagler planted his flag. There are spectacular homes, tree-lined residential streets, and several historic districts that are worth exploring as a unique, DIY run or as part of one of our other routes. Below is a list of some favorite sections. Description and historical overview here.
Palm Beach. Create your own run along any of the beautiful residential side streets that run for 1/2 mile between S. Ocean Blvd. and Cocoanut Row or S. Lake Dr./Lake Trail, south of Royal Poinciana Way. Can easily create 4-5 miles of ‘in and out’ running ehre. North of Royal Poinciana Way, combine N. Ocean Blvd. with South County Rd., and run on any of the side streets (most don’t have sidewalks but there’s little traffic).
West Palm Beach. Just off S. Flagler Rd., south of Royal Park Bridge, there are several historic residential districts that run into each other, just west of S. Flagler, anchored by S. Olive: El Cid, Southland Park, Flamingo Park. Lovely running past historic homes on traffic-calmed streets, and a pretty canopy. Bonus: a good shade option on a hot day.
Further north, there are several pretty residential streets in ‘Northwood’ historic districts.
A 5-mile 'runseeing' tour of some of Palm Beach's iconic spots: tony Worth Ave., palm-lined residential streets, estates along Ocean Blvd, the famous Breakers Hotel, Lake Trail, Flagler Museum, Giant Kapok Tree, & more
One of the nicest paths for running in south Florida. Gorgeous views of the intercoastal waterway, Palm Beach mansions and landmarks, royal palms, sailboats & yachts. 4.3 miles one-way with a couple of brief interruptions.
A great route in West Palm Beach. Seamless run for nearly 8 miles with views of the intercoastal/Lake Worth the entire way. Wide sidewalk in parts, path in others.
This route combines a couple of our other famed Palm Beach runs, with some added oceanfront sections and an optional jaunt out to Everglades Island. Great water views, tony homes, bridges. Lots of variety!
A lovely route exploring the northern part of the island, out to Palm Beach Inlet. Oceanfront and shaded, palm-lined roads, with great water views and spectacular homes. Combine with Lake Trail to make for a wonderful loop.
A new addition to the West Palm Beach running scene! It's a 1.6 mile trail along the west side of Clear Lake. Bucolic with nice lake views. Option to do full lake loop, though it's along a very busy road (with decent sidewalk).
A great running spot in the Lake Worth area, 8 miles south of Palm Beach airport and near Rt. 95. There is a pleasant 4.1 mile bike path around Lake Osbourne, and nearly 7 miles of total paths in the park.
560 acre inland park has 5 miles of walking trails. The 7 miles of mountain biking trails, some located on a capped landfill, provide an opportunity to do a little hill running. Several other recreation facilities in the park.
A terrific spot for running in the western part of West Palm Beach. 13-14 miles of trail suitable for running, around lakes and fields. The park features numerous other recreation facilities, and a 1-mile exercise trail. There's also a running track nearby.
Several miles of scenic trail running in this wetlands ecosystem just west of the Turnpike. We particularly recommend the Cypress Boardwalk Trail & Hog Hammock Trail. Enjoy a landscape of wetlands, tree islands, and forested hammocks. Good shade option on a hot day!
60,000 acre preserve located 25 northwest of West Palm Beach features many miles of roads and trails among a landscape of cypress wetlands, sawgrass marsh, slash pine flatwoods, and hardwood hammock.
A popular destination 15 miles north of Palm Beach. Best places to run in Jupiter are the area around the Juno Beach Pier, Riverbend Park, the work-in-progress Jupiter-Indiantown Trail, and A1A on Jupiter Island.
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ach and West Palm Beach are among some of the earliest developed sections of south Florida, where Henry Flagler planted his flag. There are spectacular homes, tree-lined residential streets, and several historic districts that are worth exploring as a unique, DIY run or as part of one of our other routes. Below is a list of some favorite sections. Description and historical overview here.
West Palm Beach. Just off S. Flagler Rd., south of Royal Park Bridge, there are several historic residential districts that run into each other, just west of S. Flagler, anchored by S. Olive: El Cid, Southland Park, Flamingo Park. Lovely running past historic homes on traffic-calmed streets, and a pretty canopy. Bonus: a good shade option on a hot day.
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