Holbox is an island located on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, popular as a visitor destination for its beautiful beaches. The nearly car-free island is accessible via a 20-minute ferry ride from Chiquilá, which is a 2-hour drive from Cancún. The ‘roads’ on Holbox are primarily dirt/sand pedestrian paths.
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The route, inspired by friend of Great Runs ************@***il.com” data-hovercard-owner-id=”130″>Aurélie Vilmer, combines a sand path along the water with some sections of beach. The surface of the sand path is usually fairly firm, but can get soft. The beach itself is OK for running. There are varying widths, and the surface is fairly firm, but it can be pebbly. From the center of town, run along the main road/pedestrian path, Av. Joaquin Coldwell/C.Cherna for 3 km toward Playa Punta Cocos at the end of the island, and then running back for ~4 km along the beach/waterfront path to Playa Holbox. Return to town via the beach or Av. Damero.
Holbox is an island located on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, popular as a visitor destination for its beautiful beaches. The nearly car-free island is accessible via a 20-minute ferry ride from Chiquilá, which is a 2-hour drive from Cancún. The ‘roads’ on Holbox are primarily dirt/sand pedestrian paths.
Aurélie VilmerAurélie Vilmer
The route, inspired by friend of Great Runs ************@***il.com” data-hovercard-owner-id=”130″>Aurélie Vilmer, combines a sand path along the water with some sections of beach. The surface of the sand path is usually fairly firm, but can get soft. The beach itself is OK for running. There are varying widths, and the surface is fairly firm, but it can be pebbly. From the center of town, run along the main road/pedestrian path, Av. Joaquin Coldwell/C.Cherna for 3 km toward Playa Punta Cocos at the end of the island, and then running back for ~4 km along the beach/waterfront path to Playa Holbox. Return to town via the beach or Av. Damero.
There are basically two options for running in the 'Hotel Zone': along the nicer sections of beach, or the sidewalk paralleling the main road, Kukulcan Blvd. There's a red-colored bike for between km 10 and km zero. Not beautiful, but functional
In central Cancun, the best options for running are: the bike path that extends towardd the hotel zone for 10 km; Malecón Tajamar, which has some nice water sections; Kabah Park's 2.5 km of paths, the some quieter streets around the port.
Classic beach running, with views of turquoise waters and and firm, packed sand near the water. The best section is the 9 km between Playa Forum and Playa Delfines, which is wide, continuous, and open to the public.
This island located 13 km from Cancun is great for running! Best bet is the 7+ km waterfront run on the east side. For a unique run, do speed work on the former airport runway. The beaches on Isla Mujeres aren't great for running.
Coastal town on the Riviera Maya. Best running options are the pedestrian path along the Quinta Avenida, several beach sections, and a lovely loop around the golf course in Playacar, a high-end neighborhood just to the south.
Ancient Mayan port city of known for its well-preserved ruins, archeological park, and beautiful beach. Best running options are several bike paths, the 1.5 km along the beach, and paths around the ruins.
This resort island 12 miles east off the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula is FABULOUS for running, owing to many dozens of km of dedicated, waterside paths. Oceanfront running on both the more developed west side and the more rugged east side.
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