One can combine the extensive paths of Mariinskyi Park all the way out to the Park of the Eternal Glory for a scenic and interesting 8 km loop. There’s some overlap with our ‘runseeing’ tour, and good variation/add-on options. Also, runners will love the steep stairs and narrow paths that lead from the park to the river.
Start at the area of the Glass Bridge/Friendship of Nations Arch. Head south, passing the Monument to the Frog and Museum of Water. Turn RIGHT on Petrivs’ka Alley. The next section is south along lovely paths in the area of the National Art Museum of Ukraine and Dynamo Stadium, approaching the Mariyinsky Palace. Continue to Mariinskyi Park, do a loop, and then head east briefly to join the paths just east of Parkova Rd. for a 3 km loop around Askold’s Grave and the Park of the Eternal Glory. For the return, use the more wooded paths of the section of Mariinskyi Park closer to the river. Runners preferring a paved, less secluded option can use Parkova Rd., which has a good sidewalk.
Mariyinsky Palace. Creative Commons
Add-Ons/Options: There are other paths in these parks that be added on or used for variation. You could also do the ‘park route’ one-way and then run along the Dnieper River path for the return. To get some hills, add Volodymyrska Hill just north of Glass Bridge.
Park of the Eternal Glory. Creative Commons
One can combine the extensive paths of Mariinskyi Park all the way out to the Park of the Eternal Glory for a scenic and interesting 8 km loop. There’s some overlap with our ‘runseeing’ tour, and good variation/add-on options. Also, runners will love the steep stairs and narrow paths that lead from the park to the river.
Start at the area of the Glass Bridge/Friendship of Nations Arch. Head south, passing the Monument to the Frog and Museum of Water. Turn RIGHT on Petrivs’ka Alley. The next section is south along lovely paths in the area of the National Art Museum of Ukraine and Dynamo Stadium, approaching the Mariyinsky Palace. Continue to Mariinskyi Park, do a loop, and then head east briefly to join the paths just east of Parkova Rd. for a 3 km loop around Askold’s Grave and the Park of the Eternal Glory. For the return, use the more wooded paths of the section of Mariinskyi Park closer to the river. Runners preferring a paved, less secluded option can use Parkova Rd., which has a good sidewalk.
Mariyinsky Palace. Creative Commons
Add-Ons/Options: There are other paths in these parks that be added on or used for variation. You could also do the ‘park route’ one-way and then run along the Dnieper River path for the return. To get some hills, add Volodymyrska Hill just north of Glass Bridge.
A comprehensive 'runseeing' tour of Kyiv, hitting many of city's main sights and monuments. Much of the route is through large squares and parks. It's quite easy to follow. The full tour is 13.5 km, but can be shortened. Hilly, with some great views.
Pleasant paths along the right bank of Dnieper River that run from the Pedestrian Bridge near the Friendship of Nations Arch for 5 km south to Navodnitsky Park. Good water views. Good options for a loop back through parks and add-ons.
This island that sits in the middle of the Dnieper River is a popular urban beach and park. A loop around the island is a pleasant 5 km run, combining paved and wooded paths. Can be combined with our Rusanivska Embankment and Telbin Lake route.
Combining a loop around Telbin Lake and the paths along the Rusanivska Embankment make for an attractive 10k waterside run on the left bank of the river, just across from Hydropark. There are great views of the water and the run is nearly all on paths.
Peremoha Park is lovely urban park with tree-lined, criss-crossing pathways and a lake. One can put together 4-5 km in the park, or combine with Park Kioto, a Japanese-themed park 1.5 km away, with paths lined by cherry trees.
A pleasant run along the Dnieper River in the Obolon area. The 6.5 km route combines paths along the Obolonska Quay with a loop around the adjacent Park Natalka. The entire route is on off-road and multi-use paths. Great views of the water.
One of the more popular places to run in Kyiv, with numerous paved multi-use paths and some easy trail running on forested paths. One can run for many km on the island. We've mapped a popular 12 km loop from Yevropeiska Square.
Large park that sits between the left and right banks of the Dnieper has some good trails for running. A highlight is the round Memorial Garden. We've mapped a 7.7 loop, but many more km are possible. Good for a longer but not challenging trail run.
A particularly impressive botanical garden, and popular for running. Wide paved and gravel paths pass by a nice variety of flora and fauna. There's a fortress and a monastery at the eastern end. Can combine with Navodnitsky Park for a longer run.
Several parks in close proximity in the northwestern part of Kyiv, easily reachable by metro. Lots of wide, tree-lined paths. Run the parks standalone of combine Dubky Park, Nyvky Park, & Syretsʹky Park for a ~10k loop. Nyvky Park is the largest of the parks.
One of the few national parks in the world located within a city. A sprawling park, with extensive trails through a mainly forest steppe landscape, with some ponds at the northern end. Many running options. Trail running but not too challenging.
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