This is a guide to the best places to run in Okinawa City. The second-largest city on Okinawa, it’s located in the central part of the island about 20 km north of Naha.
Seafront Path. Google Street View
Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park. The largest sports facility in Okinawa, this is also the best place to run in Okinawa City. There are numerous athletic facilities, and jogging paths with marked routes of 3k, 4k, & 5k. There’s also a running track. There are tree-lined sections, a couple of small lakes, a wooded area, and a scenic 1 km seafront path.
Koza Sports Park. Short paved trail around the park and a running track at at Okinawa City Stadium.
This is a guide to the best places to run in Okinawa City. The second-largest city on Okinawa, it’s located in the central part of the island about 20 km north of Naha.
Seafront Path. Google Street View
Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park. The largest sports facility in Okinawa, this is also the best place to run in Okinawa City. There are numerous athletic facilities, and jogging paths with marked routes of 3k, 4k, & 5k. There’s also a running track. There are tree-lined sections, a couple of small lakes, a wooded area, and a scenic 1 km seafront path.
Koza Sports Park. Short paved trail around the park and a running track at at Okinawa City Stadium.
Best option for a longer run in Naha, combining these two parks which feature marked jogging paths, Lake Man, and a running track. Add with some scenic bridges and a decent sidewalk along the Naha River.
Some favorite parks for running in Naha: Seaside paths from Wakasa Seaside Park to Umisora Park & in Ginowan Marina Seaside Park; tree-lined paths in Shintoshin Park; and decent running in the area of Shuri Castle.
A lovely waterfront park in this city of 100,000, located 10 km north of Naha. This all off-road route features a marina, pier out to a lighthouse, and seaside paths along Tropical Beach.
A favorite Okinawa run! Up to 8 km of waterfront paths combining Chatan Park & Araha Beach. Good water views the whole way, and a running track @ the stadium. Also in Chatan is the 'Stairway to Heaven' challenge - 300 steps!
The best run in Nago is on paths through the waterfront 21 Seikinomori Park. The beach is also runnable, and there's a running track in the center. There are also paths along the Maja River. Hill lovers can run the lush Nago Castle Park. Cherry blossoms in season!
Generally, the beaches on Okinawa aren't great for running: they tend to be short and feature fine-grained sand. Decent beaches for running are Sunset/Araha Beach, Emerald Beach, and Okuma Beach.
There are some good trail running options in Okinawa's interior, which is mountainous subtropical forest. Best options are Yambaru National Park, Mt. Nago area, and Mt. Yaedake area. Note: generally rugged & challenging.
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