Anchorage: Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Gorgeous 11-mile trail along the Anchorage coastline. Great views!
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40 ‘Bucket List’ Runs: USA & Canada
Favorites in Major Cities/RegionsThese are our 40 ‘bucket list’ for major cities in the United States and Canada. A great mix of routes that are particularly scenic, unique, or memorable. The focus of this list is on cities. Organized by location, in alphabetical order. How many of these have you done? And what do you think of the list? For more ‘bucket’ list running ideas, see our Top Routes lists for different countries/regions, and our ‘iconic‘ tab, which is our suggestion of the top 2-3 routes per location.
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Bend: Smith Rock State Park
1/2 hour from Bend, run on a gorgeous valley trail with towering rock spires.Read More -
Boston: Charles River Paths
The iconic Boston run, park-like on the Boston side, skyline views on the Cambridge side. Harvard, MIT, rowers, the works!Read More -
Big Sur: Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
One of the most scenic coastal runs in the United States. Iconic sites, views, crashing surf.Read More -
Chicago: Lakefront Path
Gorgeous views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, urban beaches, marinas. A party in nice weather!Read More -
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Park
Run through a beautiful “garden” of sandstone rock formations on 15 miles of scenic trails.Read More -
Cleveland: Lakefront
Choose from our description of some of the best sections, and also dip into some gorgeous older neighborhoods.Read More -
Eugene: Pre's Trail
A runner's pilgrimage in Tracktown USA. Scenic trail celebrates the legacy of Olympian and Oregon track legend Steve Prefontaine.Read More -
Honolulu: Diamond Head
This loop around Honolulu's iconic landmark features mountain views, crashing surf, parks, and spectacular homes.Read More -
Houston: Memorial Park
One of the largest urban parks in the USA combines wooded paths, 3-mile exercise trail, skyline views, Arboretum, running track.Read More -
Las Vegas: Red Rock Canyon
A great way to experience running in the Mojave Desert, only 17 miles from the Strip. Time it at sunrise or sunset!Read More -
Los Angeles: Strand Beach Path & Pallisades Park
Combine a run on the beach, beachfront path, and star-gazing in Pallisades Park for an iconic L.A. run.Read More -
Miami Beach Path
One of the great urban beachfront paths and a festive scene year-round.Read More -
Minneapolis: Chain of Lakes Trail
Interconnected path around three beautiful lakes -- and it's plowed in winter!Read More -
Manhattan - Central Park
Do 'The Res', the perimeter, or interior paths for THE New York run in this Olmsted-designed park.Read More -
Manhattan - Hudson River Greenway
The other 'must do' NYC run. Fantastic views, parks & piers, and numerous sections -- each with their own flavor.Read More -
NY/NJ - Liberty State Park
Waterfront promenade with fab views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, & Ellis Island. Can be reached by ferry from Manhattan.Read More -
Milwaukee: Oak Leaf Trail
Part of Milwaukee's renaissance -- lovely lakeshore path, art museums, and an Olmsted-designed park.Read More -
Montreal: Mount Royal Park
Olmsted-designed park in the heart of the city with numerous scenic paths, Beaver Lake, and great city views.Read More -
New Orleans: City Park
Magical park with historic oaks and picturesque moss canopies. Audubon Park is also a gem.Read More -
Niagara Falls Scenic Runs
Choose from scenic routes on the United States or Canada sides, with great views of the falls.Read More -
Orange County: Laguna Niguel Waterfront
One of the most scenic runs in southern California, on a series of headlands and cliffs overlooking Dana Point and Strands Beach.Read More -
Ottawa: Ceremonial Loop
Combine our tour of the most important sites in Canada's capital with sections of Rideau Canal & Rideau River paths.Read More -
Palm Beach: Lake Trail & Flagler Blvd.
Gorgeous views of the intracoastal waterway, Palm Beach mansions and landmarks, royal palms, sailboats & yachts.Read More -
Philadelphia Highlights Tour & Rocky Steps
Philly museums, Rocky Stairs, & sections of the Schuykill River Trail & Fairmount Park -- all in one run!Read More -
Pittsburgh: Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Toss-up between this industrial-chic river run and Olmsted-designed Schenley Park for top Pittsburgh run!Read More -
Portland, OR: Forest Park
Run in the largest urban forest in the United States. 80+ miles of soft-surface trails, fire lanes & forest road.Read More -
Quebec City: Plains of Abraham
One of Canada's most important historical parks is also a great running spot, featuring cliffside trails and water views.Read More -
San Antonio Riverwalk
15-mile trail is a festive feel with scenery and some of San Antonio's top attractions.Read More -
San Diego: Mission Bay
Waterside paths, yachts, parks, beaches, bridges, and an island -- all in 46,000-acre aquatic playground.Read More -
San Diego: Beach Run from La Jolla Shores to Torrey Pines
One of the most scenic urban beach runs in the world, with generally reliable packed sand. Do it at sunset!Read More -
San Francisco Spectacular
Do all or part of this memorable run that includes the Embarcadero, Fort Mason, Crissy Field, Golden Gate Bridge.Read More -
Santa Barbara: Waterfront Path
Signature southern California run, featuring beaches, marina, piers, parks, palm-lined boulevards, mountain views, and more.Read More -
Savannah Historic Tour
Go first thing and run through Savannah's historic section, including 22 squares, Forsyth Park, and pretty residential streets.Read More -
Seattle: Green Lake
Popular Seattle run, with great views of the lake and, on a clear day, Mt. Rainier.Read More -
The Stanford Dish
The ultimate Silicon Valley run, with open pasture, a small lake, and great views of the Stanford campus.Read More -
The Great St. Louis Run: Gateway Arch & Forest Park
Run the Gateway Arch & Riverfront, then hop a quick train to Forest Park -- one of the largest urban parks in the country.Read More -
Tampa: Bayshore Linear Trail & Hyde Park
Run the world’s longest continuous sidewalk while enjoying spectacular views of the Bay, skyline, and lovely homes & trees in Hyde Park.Read More -
Toronto: Martin Goodman Trail
The signature running trail along the Lake Ontario waterfront in Toronto features lake and skyline views.Read More -
Vancouver: The Seawall
Run all or part of the 17-mile Seawall: the world 's longest uninterrupted waterfront path.Read More -
Washington, D.C.: National Mall & Memorials Loop
The run between the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, combined with the 'Memorials' loop, is one of the most memorable anywhere.Read More
