The Usera neighborhood, in the southern reaches of Madrid, boasts several sizeable parks and green spaces that are great for running. These can be run individually or stitched together for a longer run. Another option is to combine with Parque Enrique Tierno Galván & Parque Lineal del Manzanares just to the east.
Parque de Pradolongo. CC: Bibliotecando
Parque de la Pradolongo is nicely landscaped park with several km of jogging paths, a botanical garden, a small lake, and a running track at the west end. A loop of the perimeter is ~3.5 km.
Can connect to Parque Lineal del Manzanares just to the east, using C. Latour, or Parque de la Emperatriz María de Austria just to the west, using C. de Ricardo Beltrán y Rózpide.
Parque Emparatriz Maria de Austria has nice wooded paths & meadows, and is hillier than Parque de la Pradolongo. Combining Parque Austria with Parque Pradolongo is a lovely 8-10 km run.
South of Parque Austria, run on the long paths surrounding the municipal Cemetery. These connect to the Parque Forestal Julia Alguacil Gomez, just south of the M40, which has some pleasant bike paths/lanes, which connect to the Plata y Castañar Park. Note: a not great crossing of the M40/A42 highway interchange, using C. Villaverde.
The Usera neighborhood, in the southern reaches of Madrid, boasts several sizeable parks and green spaces that are great for running. These can be run individually or stitched together for a longer run. Another option is to combine with Parque Enrique Tierno Galván & Parque Lineal del Manzanares just to the east.
Parque de Pradolongo. CC: Bibliotecando
Parque de la Pradolongo is nicely landscaped park with several km of jogging paths, a botanical garden, a small lake, and a running track at the west end. A loop of the perimeter is ~3.5 km.
Can connect to Parque Lineal del Manzanares just to the east, using C. Latour, or Parque de la Emperatriz María de Austria just to the west, using C. de Ricardo Beltrán y Rózpide.
Parque Emparatriz Maria de Austria has nice wooded paths & meadows, and is hillier than Parque de la Pradolongo. Combining Parque Austria with Parque Pradolongo is a lovely 8-10 km run.
South of Parque Austria, run on the long paths surrounding the municipal Cemetery. These connect to the Parque Forestal Julia Alguacil Gomez, just south of the M40, which has some pleasant bike paths/lanes, which connect to the Plata y Castañar Park. Note: a not great crossing of the M40/A42 highway interchange, using C. Villaverde.
Located a few km west of Madrid’s historic center, Casa de Campo is 5 times the size of New York's Central Park. Our route begins at the Royal Palace and loops through a small section of the park. Another great route begins at the Batán Metro Station.
Our Madrid 'runseeing tour' follows some of the city's historic and major avenues, passing several of Madrid’s most important sites. The P. del Prado was the first tree-lined avenue in a European capital! Video Excerpts!
There are nearly 10 km of running paths along the Mazanares River in central Madrid. This recently renovated esplanade provides beautiful views of the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, and other famous landmarks. VIDEO EXCERPT!
The Green Cyclist Belt of Madrid is a 40 mile multi-use path around Madrid. The section closes to Madrid’s center skirts the eastern section of Casa de Campo. Pick up the path from one of the metro stations along the way and run for as long as you desire.
This route provides a varied 5K route with streams, lakes, rolling hills, and the famous Templo de Debod, an ancient Egyptian temple which was dismantled and rebuilt in Madrid.
If you are interested in modern art, Juan Carlos I Park is the route for you. Located in northeast of Madrid, this 148 acre park features a large lake, olive groves, Tres Culturas garden, and 19 open-air sculptures! Good option near the airport.
Located in the district of Hortaleza in northeast Madrid, this 840-acre park has 32 km of trails that are great for running. The terrain is fairly open & exposed, with some hills! A perimeter loop is ~5 km. Great option near the airport.
One of the largest parks in Madrid. Beautiful sculptures, a peaceful lake, and graceful paths that are wonderful for running. Loop around the edge of the park and then explore the interior paths. Video Excerpts!
This big park to the north of Madrid University has miles of sprawling dirt paths that offer one of the best workouts in the city with great hill work and stationary exercise equipment. A loop is ~ 5 km. Can combine with University paths, Parque del Oeste.
Parque Enrique Tierno Galván & Manzanares Lineal Park in southeastern Madrid's Legazpi neighborhood are great for running. Can combine with our Madrid Río route or parks in the Usera neighborhood just to the west.
A series of trails and cycle paths through forest parks and sports complexes in the Entrevías, Pavones, Palomeras, and Vicálvaro districts of south/eastern Madrid. Numerous options for shorter or longer distances, all off-road.
Fortuna is a district in southwest Madrid. The highlight of running here a series of groomed gravel paths lining the banks of the narrow Arroyo de la Canaleja (canal). A loop of up to 15 km is possible!
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