Spanning 11 miles across the Anchorage coastline, the Tony Knowles Trail is a well loved paved path with great views. Best Sections include Earthquake Park and Kincaid Park.
An iconic urban run and certainly an oasis in Manhattan. Numerous options: 7 mile perimeter path, reservoir route with great skyscraper views, woodsy sections, grand allées.
One of the great runs anywhere, with paths, piers, & parks along the Hudson River on Manhattan's west side stretching for 12 miles from Lower Manhattan to the George Washington Bridge. Iconic views of the river, the New Jersey skyline, & Freedom Tower.
One of our favorite runs in New Jersey and a quick ferry ride from Manhattan. Miles of waterside paths and promenades line this green space, with great views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island.
Few cities in the world rival L.A. for fantastic beach running options. This 22-mile path starts at Rogers Beach in the north, to Venice, Manhattan, and Redondo beaches, ending at Torrance Beach in the south. Include Pallisades Park in Santa Monica
This 18-mile trail is one of the most spectacular urban runs in the country. Gorgeous views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, urban beaches, marinas, and beautiful parks, passing by some of the city’s famous cultural institutions.
A worth-it destination run! Easy trail run on a canyon valley floor along a river with stunning views of towering rock spires. Located 1/2 hour north of Bend. More advanced trail running options as well. Also fun to watch the rock climbers!
Some of the most scenic and enjoyable running in Dallas. Numerous options include lake perimeter trail of 9.6 miles, the White Rock Creek Greenbelt, and the pleasant Lakewood neighborhood just west.
One of the largest urban parks in the United States and the heart of Houston’s running community. 7-8 miles of mainly wooded paths, including the 3-mile Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail, an Arboretum, a running track, and trail running options.
The signature run in Washington, D.C. and one of the most memorable runs in the world. Run on a packed dirt surface between the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. Add on with the Memorials Run to the Jefferson, FDR, and MLK memorials.
One of the great urban beaches and one of the more fun, scenic, and festive runs out there. Run on the 7-mile Miami Beach Boardwalk, or along the beach itself!
A 10k 'runseeing' tour of Philadelphia's scenic, cultural, and historic highlights in the heart of downtown, west of Broad St: Avenue of the Arts, Schuylkill River, Fairmount Park, and more, starting from City Hall. Good add-on options. Includes the Rocky Steps & Statue!
One of the most famous runs in the country. Run all the way from downtown to Newton! Sections on the Boston side and Cambridge side, with numerous bridges along the way, allowing for great loops.
The iconic, memorable San Francisco run includes the Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, Crissy Field to Fort Point, and then over the Golden Gate Bridge. Fantastic views! Choose a section or do the entire 9.6 miles!
Golden Gate Park is the left coast version of New York’s Central Park. The Park runs from Highway 1 at the ocean to the west, to the Haight-Ashbury area to the east.
One of the most popular and iconic runs in Silicon Valley. Accessible from the center of Palo Alto and the Stanford Campus, this is a great ~5 mile loop, featuring open pastureland, a small lake, and great views of the Stanford Campus.
Olmsted-designed park on an island in the middle of the Detroit River, with views of the Detroit skyline & the Windsor shore. Great paths for running, including 6-mile perimeter road.
A 21-mile paved multi-use trail connecting many parts of northern Seattle. We've mapped
This route features three beautiful lakes within a fairly small area. The loop around each lake is 3–3.5 miles and a great option for a longer run is to combine all three for an 11-mile loop.
A 46,000 acre aquatic playground. We’ve mapped a well-known 12-mile loop, almost all of it on well-marked off-road paths, with water views, lovely parks, beaches, bridges, and an island.
The 5 miles from La Jolla Shores to Torrey Pines is one of the ultimate beach runs. Big wide beach, towering cliffs overhead, crashing waves, seamless firm sand, sunsets….it doesn’t get better than this.
One of the most spectacular runs in southern California. A series of headlands and cliffs overlooking Dana Point and Strands Beach, with great views. One can put together a terrific run, with parks, trails, and paths along the harbor and marina.
Claimed to be the world’s longest continuous sidewalk, stretching 4.5 miles along the waterfront. Spectacular views of the Bay and the downtown skyline. Fountains, fitness stations, mile markers. The neighborhoods inside the path are also gorgeous for running.
This is a great option for a long run or even a half marathon! We’ve put together a 13.5 mile run incorporating City Park, Cheesman Park, and Washington Park.
The signature St. Louis run. Memorial Plaza, Gateway Arch National Park, the new Brickline Trail and other downtown landmarks in this ~5 mile run. Can add Eads Bridge or the Riverfront Trail for more.
The signature Baltimore waterfront run. The Baltimore Waterfront Promenade runs along the water for 5.4 miles between the Museum of Industry on the western side to Canton Waterfront Park on the southeastern side.
San Antonio’s signature running trail and a top tourist attraction. There are ~15 continuous miles. We provide a map of the entire River Walk, plus a 6 mile round trip route, passing by many of the city’s top attractions.
One of the nicest paths for running in south Florida. Gorgeous views of the intercoastal waterway, Palm Beach mansions and landmarks, royal palms, sailboats & yachts. 4.3 miles one-way with a couple of brief interruptions.
The signature run along the Willamette River in Portland. Includes the longest floating pedestrian bridge in the world! Numerous landmarks, bridges for loops, and great water views. Cherry blossoms in spring!
The signature running option in Pittsburgh. 24 miles of trail, along both sides of all three rivers in Pittsburgh.There are three main ‘sections’ of the Heritage Trail, with bridges connecting the downtown core to the north and south sides.
A great way to experience running in the Mojave Desert, only 17 miles from the Strip. 30 miles of trails, dirt roads, (many of them run-able), and a 13-mile Scenic Drive loop.
The signature trail in Austin, with 10 miles of trail on each side of the Colorado River. Combination of paved and gravel. Some sections more shaded and park-like. Highlights are the boardwalk section on the south side, and the 'bat bridge'!
The bridges connecting Cincinnati to Newport are a quintessential part of the city and offer great views of the skyline. We’ve put together a Two Bridge and a Four Bridge loop.
A very popular route among runners in Columbus. The trail runs east-west along the Scioto River, serving as the spine of the famous Scioto Mile, a string of prominent parks, civic landmarks, and promenades.
A popular running spot and one of the largest metropolitan green spaces in the nation. There are 10 miles of trails and certified road courses of 5K, 8K, and 10K. Combination of wooded & waterside trails, with some rolling hills.
Gorgeous path spans 17-miles of Lake Erie shoreline. Highlights include Cleveland’s best architecture in Collinwood, Bratenahl, and scenic Edgewater State Park. We've mapped the route and point out the best sections. Video excerpts!
One of the best runs in San Juan. Follow the Passeo del Morro, beautiful seaside promenade, out to the Fort and a National Historic Site. Do a little tour there, and then enjoy some of the narrow streets of Old San Juan.
One of the best beach & boardwalk runs in the mid-Atlantic U.S. The beach is 5+ miles of wide, firm, packed sand. The boardwalk is 2.7 miles long and features an amusement park and famed Neptune Statue.
A great waterfront run, between the Milwaukee Art Museum to the south and Lake Park to the north, and heading through Veterans Park. Enjoy any part of this 5-mile trail, or connections to many other trails.
Known to be “as magical and unique as the city of New Orleans,” this outdoor oasis has enchanted New Orleans since 1854.
Two adjoining OImsted-designed parks, with designated 'scenic trails' through their centers. Among the best spots in Louisville for running. Rolling hills, open meadows, woodlands.
A great loop around Honolulu’s most iconic landmark. Hilly, with sweeping views of Honolulu’s east side: High-end homes, parks, surfers on the beaches below, and migrating humpback whales.
Garden of the Gods is one of the most popular natural tourist attractions in Colorado Springs, and with good reason — this beautiful “garden” of sandstone rock formations boasts 15 miles of scenic trails.
A 'runseeing' tour of Savannah's historic district. Run through its famous 22 squares, Forsyth Park, and take a jaunt down to the waterfront. Use our tour or create your own.
The classic Niagara Falls run, this one on the U.S. side. The highlight is from the Aquarium of Niagara to Niagara State Park, and then a loop around Goat Island. For more, head further south along Niagara Scenic Parkway. VIDEO OF ROUTE!
The 17-mile Seawall is the world 's longest uninterrupted waterfront path. Highlights include the Stanley Park loop, False Creek, and the Seaside area. Starts downtown, near the harbourfront Convention Centre.
The signature running trail along the Lake Ontario waterfront in Toronto. A great run from downtown is from Queen’s Quay to the Humber River Bridge, about 5 miles.
A 5-mile tour of Ottawa’s most important sites: Parliament Hill, the Royal Canadian Mint, National Gallery, Notre Dame Cathedral, National War Memorial, Supreme Court, and the Library and Archives. Can combine with iconic Rideau Canal & Rideau River routes.
One of Canada's most important historical parks is also a great running spot. Run along cliffside trails with great views of the water. Combine with Promenade Samuel de Champlain for an iconic longer run!
The iconic Montreal run. Mount Royal defines the city, and this Olmsted-designed park offers numerous trail options, including a run to the summit–accessible from downtown!
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