The ‘Path of Health’, between Lanzheron Beach and Arcadia Beach, is the iconic run in Odesa. The route is a combination seaside promenade and paved multi-use path (Zdorovya Track) above the beach. It’s up to 6.3 km one-way. We recommend running along the water one-way and then on the park paths the other way. It is possible to run along the beach, although it is not 100% continuous, is narrow in sections, and can be crowded in season. Also, the sand is generally soft. Bonus: Zdorovya Track is well-lit at night!
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A good place to start is at the Lanzheronivska Arch, in Tarasa Shevchenka Park just above Lanzheron Beach. Make your way down to the waterside path — it’s hard concrete and a bit rugged in spots, but there are wonderful views to the Black Sea. There are a couple of sections where you’ll need to divert from the water onto the bike path, and some path/stair connections between the park and the beach. Once you reach Arcadia Beach, turn around and retrace your steps along the waterside path for 1.5 km, and then run along the Zdorovya Track for the return. It’s green and pleasantly shaded, with occasional glimpses of the water. Option: there’s a quieter gravel path parallel to the bike path for some of the route.
Add-Ons/Options: Additional paths in Park Tarasa Shevchenka. Just inland from Arcadia Beach is the Peremohy Arboretum, which has lovely paths. There are also additional waterfront paths for ~5 km from Beach #8 (near Park Yunist) to Zolotyi Beach. You can connect to it from Arcadia Beach but it’s ~2 km along a road (runnable).
The ‘Path of Health’, between Lanzheron Beach and Arcadia Beach, is the iconic run in Odesa. The route is a combination seaside promenade and paved multi-use path (Zdorovya Track) above the beach. It’s up to 6.3 km one-way. We recommend running along the water one-way and then on the park paths the other way. It is possible to run along the beach, although it is not 100% continuous, is narrow in sections, and can be crowded in season. Also, the sand is generally soft. Bonus: Zdorovya Track is well-lit at night!
Google Street View
A good place to start is at the Lanzheronivska Arch, in Tarasa Shevchenka Park just above Lanzheron Beach. Make your way down to the waterside path — it’s hard concrete and a bit rugged in spots, but there are wonderful views to the Black Sea. There are a couple of sections where you’ll need to divert from the water onto the bike path, and some path/stair connections between the park and the beach. Once you reach Arcadia Beach, turn around and retrace your steps along the waterside path for 1.5 km, and then run along the Zdorovya Track for the return. It’s green and pleasantly shaded, with occasional glimpses of the water. Option: there’s a quieter gravel path parallel to the bike path for some of the route.
Add-Ons/Options: Additional paths in Park Tarasa Shevchenka. Just inland from Arcadia Beach is the Peremohy Arboretum, which has lovely paths. There are also additional waterfront paths for ~5 km from Beach #8 (near Park Yunist) to Zolotyi Beach. You can connect to it from Arcadia Beach but it’s ~2 km along a road (runnable).
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Up to 12.2 km (7.6 miles) out and back
98m (324 feet) - the elevation is between the beach path and the park path
Lanzheronivska Arch, in Tarasa Shevchenka Park
Parking lot near Lanzheronivska Arch; Bus Stop Aleia Slavy; Tram: Tarasa Shevchenka Park
A route featuring the more southern beaches in Odesa. There's a quite nice seaside promenade path a good part of the way for 5 km from Beach 8 south to Zolotyi Beach, with great views of the Black Sea. Can continue for another 1.5 km to Cape Velsky.
This 11 km route has it all: grand parks, iconic bridges and stairs, and some of Odessa's main sights. Highlights include Shevchenko Park, Greek Park, Potemkin Stairs, pier to Sailor's wife, then a tour of historical monuments and cultural institutions.
Put together 4-5 km on the beautifully landscaped grounds of this Arboretum in southern Odesa. Can combine it with the Path of Health park/trails 1.5 km to the east, or use our mapped route from central Odesa on wide boulevards.
A lovely oasis in the western part of Odesa. There are ~3 km of paths that are very pleasant for running, with some nice gardens and couple of small ponds. It's ~2.5 km from central Odesa with some nice wide boulevards providing good running access.
Good spot for some steppe trail running along this large estuary 10 km north of Odesa. The terrain is a mix grassland/scrub/dunes. Best bet for running are the paths along the eastern or western shoreline, but there are other steppe paths as well.
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Essentials
Up to 12.2 km (7.6 miles) out and back
98m (324 feet) - the elevation is between the beach path and the park path
Lanzheronivska Arch, in Tarasa Shevchenka Park
Parking lot near Lanzheronivska Arch; Bus Stop Aleia Slavy; Tram: Tarasa Shevchenka Park
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