This route of up to 6.5 miles is a good way to see a good number of Brownsville’s highlights. The most scenic parts of the run are the first ~1.5 miles around the Mitte Cultural District and along the Belden West Trail, and the ~2 mile loop around the campuses of the adjoining Texas Southmost College and UTRGV University.
Belden West Trail. Google Street View
Start at the trailhead of the Belden West Trail off Palm Blvd., and run the paved multi-use path for 1.5 miles past Sams Memorial Stadium (nice running track!) to Riverside Park. Then head east on E St. Charles St. (not overly nice) for 1.5 miles , past the Historic Alonso Building to Brownsville’s Historic Market Square, crossing International Blvd. to Texas Southmost College, site of the Historic “Old Morgue” at Fort Brown. Enjoy a ~2 mile loop of the campus and adjacent University. For the return, head west on E Washington St., then north through Washington Park, passing the Historic Brownsville Museum, back into the Cultural District.
Options: Can do the Cultural District/Belden trail as a standalone 4-5 miler.
This route of up to 6.5 miles is a good way to see a good number of Brownsville’s highlights. The most scenic parts of the run are the first ~1.5 miles around the Mitte Cultural District and along the Belden West Trail, and the ~2 mile loop around the campuses of the adjoining Texas Southmost College and UTRGV University.
Belden West Trail. Google Street View
Start at the trailhead of the Belden West Trail off Palm Blvd., and run the paved multi-use path for 1.5 miles past Sams Memorial Stadium (nice running track!) to Riverside Park. Then head east on E St. Charles St. (not overly nice) for 1.5 miles , past the Historic Alonso Building to Brownsville’s Historic Market Square, crossing International Blvd. to Texas Southmost College, site of the Historic “Old Morgue” at Fort Brown. Enjoy a ~2 mile loop of the campus and adjacent University. For the return, head west on E Washington St., then north through Washington Park, passing the Historic Brownsville Museum, back into the Cultural District.
Options: Can do the Cultural District/Belden trail as a standalone 4-5 miler.
10+ miles of excellent beach running on this barrier island located 25 miles east of Brownsville. Also some decent running in the Isla Blanca Area at the southern end. Gulf Blvd. is 3+ miles and has sidewalks/bike lane but isn't very scenic.
Very scenic spot in this wildlife refuge 30 miles from Brownsviile. 70 miles of trails through wetlands, tidal flats, desert & prairie habitats. Also some good roads for running. See brochure for guidelines about wildlife & seasonal closures.
Run 1.5 miles of paved paths in Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, site of the first major battle of the U.S.-Mexican War. From the park, access the Battlefield Trail, an 8-mile multi-use path that runs between the Park and Brownsville's cultural district.
The Event Center Running Trail is the other principal off-road path in Brownsville. The trail runs along a small river through sort of a linear park in one of the city's more upscale neighborhoods. Up to 6.5 miles. Also connects with the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail.
An oasis of green and a popular birding area, located in south Brownsville on the Rio Grande near the Mexican border. The 557-acre Sanctuary, run by Audubon, is home to many native species of plants and animals. 3 miles of nature trails -- OK to run if you tread lightly.
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