Coral Gables is an older, upscale residential neighborhood just west of Miami. There are lovely parks, sports facilities, and gorgeous, tree-lined streets with lovely homes well set back from the road. The best section for running is the Granada area, south to the Biltmore Golf Course. There’s a running track in Tropical Park. Note: Good, somewhat shaded option on a hot day. Our recommendations for running:
Coral Gables 8-miler. Golf courses, iconic tree-lined streets, parks, and beautiful residential areas all in one run! Do the full loop or sections. Start with a 2.4 mile loop on a bike path around the historic public 9-hole Granada Golf Course. Then, run for 1 mile south along leafy DeSoto Blvd., with its wide sidewalk and set back homes, passing the historic Venetian Pool, to the Biltmore Golf Course. RIGHT on Anastasia Ave., passing the golf course, to then run north along the Country Club Prado — a street with a tree-lined, grassy median and gorgeous homes. Run for 1.5 miles north to the end, coming back south for 1 mile to then head east for 1.3 miles along Coral Way, another lovely, tree-lined street.
Coral Gables Residential. Run as part of the above route, or create your own run along the beautiful residential streets with their lush canopy and attractive, historic homes. The area from SW 40th (SR 976) and SW 8th (SR 41) north-south, between 42nd and 57th Ave. east-west, is terrific.
Tropical Park. This is a lovely park in the western part of Coral Gables. There are several miles of multi-use paths, a running track, fields, tennis courts, and four lakes popular for fishing. It’s 1.6 miles north-south and ~0.5 miles east-west. For the ambitious, if you’re doing our Coral Gables route above, it’s 2 miles west to Tropical Park, using north or south Waterway Dr. along the Coral Gables Canal.
Old Cutler Rd./Banyan Drive. A nice bike path runs parallel to tree-lined Old Cutler Rd. for 2 miles from Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden north to Cartagena Park in Coconut Grove. Just west of there, Banyan Drive is a quiet, lined road/path with a lush canopy. It’s 1.2 miles from the Coral Oaks Tennis and Wellness Club, north to SW 88th St.
Coral Gables is an older, upscale residential neighborhood just west of Miami. There are lovely parks, sports facilities, and gorgeous, tree-lined streets with lovely homes well set back from the road. The best section for running is the Granada area, south to the Biltmore Golf Course. There’s a running track in Tropical Park. Note: Good, somewhat shaded option on a hot day. Our recommendations for running:
Coral Gables 8-miler. Golf courses, iconic tree-lined streets, parks, and beautiful residential areas all in one run! Do the full loop or sections. Start with a 2.4 mile loop on a bike path around the historic public 9-hole Granada Golf Course. Then, run for 1 mile south along leafy DeSoto Blvd., with its wide sidewalk and set back homes, passing the historic Venetian Pool, to the Biltmore Golf Course. RIGHT on Anastasia Ave., passing the golf course, to then run north along the Country Club Prado — a street with a tree-lined, grassy median and gorgeous homes. Run for 1.5 miles north to the end, coming back south for 1 mile to then head east for 1.3 miles along Coral Way, another lovely, tree-lined street.
Coral Gables Residential. Run as part of the above route, or create your own run along the beautiful residential streets with their lush canopy and attractive, historic homes. The area from SW 40th (SR 976) and SW 8th (SR 41) north-south, between 42nd and 57th Ave. east-west, is terrific.
Tropical Park. This is a lovely park in the western part of Coral Gables. There are several miles of multi-use paths, a running track, fields, tennis courts, and four lakes popular for fishing. It’s 1.6 miles north-south and ~0.5 miles east-west. For the ambitious, if you’re doing our Coral Gables route above, it’s 2 miles west to Tropical Park, using north or south Waterway Dr. along the Coral Gables Canal.
Old Cutler Rd./Banyan Drive. A nice bike path runs parallel to tree-lined Old Cutler Rd. for 2 miles from Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden north to Cartagena Park in Coconut Grove. Just west of there, Banyan Drive is a quiet, lined road/path with a lush canopy. It’s 1.2 miles from the Coral Oaks Tennis and Wellness Club, north to SW 88th St.
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Tour is 7.8 miles (12.6 km), but can be done in sections; Residential section and Tropical Park is create your own route
Flat
For tour: Granada Course at Coral Way & Greenway Dr.
One of the great urban beaches and one of the more scenic and festive runs in Florida. The wide, paved Boardwalk runs for 8 miles along (runnable) Miami Beach. Take in palm-lined parks, beach & ocean views, Art Deco architecture, the Miami skyline, & fun shops & restaurants.
Key Biscayne is an island connected to the southern part of Miami, connected by the Rickenbacker Causeway. Two best runs are over the Causeway via a path, trails and beach in Crandon Park, and Virginia Key, with 4+ miles of trails.
Some decent waterfront running in Miami amidst the glitzy office towers and condos. Routes in Brickell, along the water through Bayfront Park, and the Riverwalk can be done together or in sections. The full route between Rickenbacker & MacArthur Causeways is ~6 miles.
A major improvement to the downtown Miami running scene. Modeled after NYC's Highline Trail, this paved linear park path runs underneath the Metrorail for 2.8 miles, with plans to extend to 10 miles by 2026. Numerous amenities & features.
There are several bridges and long causeways connecting the unique geography of the Miami area. The most interesting and runnable one is Venetian Causeway, which is 3 miles one way between Miami and Miami Beach.
At 1,043 acres, this is Florida’s largest urban park. There are 14 miles of recreational trails, highly used for mountain biking. Best bet option for runners is the 3-mile paved trail or the 4-mile ‘novice’ biking trail.
Situated between Miami and Hollywood, Amelia Earhart Park is a good destination spot for those who'd like a longer off-road running opportunity. This 515-acre park contains 5 lakes and several miles of trails that are great for running.
Pleasant spot for a run, 4 miles north of downtown Miami and near I-195. About 1 mile of shaded, paved trails in the park. Nice water views as well. The residential neighborhood just west of the park is nice for running.
One of the nicest neighborhoods in Miami. Very lush and green. A pleasant run in Coconut Grove incorporates some of the residential streets, with beautiful vegetation, grand old homes, and some waterfront sections.
A nice option connecting some of the pleasant street, paths, and parks of Coconut Grove. Start at Peacock Park and run through Kennedy Park, about 3 miles to Brickell, and back.
National Park southwest of Miami with 1.5 million acres of wetland. Some of the best spots for running are the Shark Valley Bike Trail, Pinelands trails, and the Flamingo area trails.
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Essentials
Tour is 7.8 miles (12.6 km), but can be done in sections; Residential section and Tropical Park is create your own route
Flat
For tour: Granada Course at Coral Way & Greenway Dr.
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