Brooklyn: Coney Island Beach
Scenery, atmosphere, history, a 2.5 mile boardwalk, and a runnable beach make this a quintessential New York attraction.
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The Best Urban Beach Runs in the World
Favorite Runs by ThemeThis is the Great Runs list of the best urban beach runs in the world. To qualify, the route has to be in or near a major city (i.e. Miami, San Diego), and not a beach town (i.e. Virginia Beach) or beach ‘destination’ (i.e. Cape Cod, Cocoa Beach). The beach must be at least two miles long and feature a beachside boardwalk/promenade and/or a ‘runnable’ beach (wide, with dependably firm sand). The list is in alphabetical order, by region.
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Chicago: Lakefront Path
One of the longest waterfront paths of any city in the world, including several miles of beachfront along Lake Michigan.Read More -
Honolulu: Waikiki Beach
Skyscrapers, crashing surf, and views to the Diamondhead Volcano from a festive beachfront path.Read More -
Los Angeles Beaches
Numerous terrific beach running options in L.A.: Strand Beach Path, Manhattan Beach, Zuma Beach, & more.Read More -
Miami Beach Boardwalk
Newly expanded boardwalk is now 7 festive miles, with great beach & skyline views. Beach also runnable.Read More -
San Francisco: Ocean Beach
Of the many beachfront options in San Francisco, this is the longest continuous beach and one of the best for running.Read More -
San Diego Beaches
The best city for beach running in the world. There are so many options, but favorites are the stretch from Torrey Pines to Carlsbad.Read More -
Santa Barbara Waterfront
5+ miles of beaches, marina, piers, parks, palm-lined boulevards, and mountain views -- all in one run!Read More -
San Juan: Último Trolley
Combine Park Barbosa with Último Trolley for a great combo waterfront & beach run.Read More -
Sarasota: Siesta Key Beach
Great beach for running, wide and with 6+ km of firm, packed sand. Also home to numerous 5k races.Read More -
Tampa/St. Petersburg: St. Pete Beach
A great beach run with spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and gorgeous sunsets.Read More -
Vancouver: The Seawall
Beast 'beach' sections of the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path include English Bay & Kits Beach.Read More -
Rio de Janeiro Beaches
Rio has some of the most spectacular beach running of any city, with some 30 km of beachfront paths.Read More -
Cartagena Beaches
Cartagena is a haven for beach running, with long stretches of flat, hard packed sand.Read More -
Montevideo Beaches
The beaches on the east side of Montevideo are great for running. For a beachfront path, head the Rambla.Read More -
Salvador, Brazil: Av. Octávio Mangabeira Promenade & Beaches
The second most popular tourist destination in Brazil has terrific waterfront & beach running.Read More -
Barcelona: Waterfront & Beaches
Up to 9 km of fantastic running along the waterfront, with paved paths, marinas, numerous landmarks, and sections of lovely beach.Read More -
Montepellier Area: Palavas-les-Flots
Lovely beaches, quiet roads, and off-road runs in parks, preserves, and around marshlands in this beach town near Montpellier.Read More -
Riga: Jūrmala Beaches
Beach town near Riga has some of the most runnable urban beaches in Europe.Read More -
The Hague: Beach & Boardwalk Running
Some of the most extensive beach running in an urban area in Europe. Many km of beach, boardwalk, and coastal parks.Read More -
Valencia: El Saler Beach & Albufera Natural Park
A great run is on the runnable El Saler Beach and then returning via the Albufera Natural Park trails.Read More -
Venice: Lido
Barrier island a 15-minute ferry ride from Venice offers nearly 15 km of running on waterfront paths & a runnable beach.Read More -
Christchurch: New Brighton Beach
Up to 20 km of spectacular running on a wide, flat beach. Great views of Pegasus Bay and the South Pacific.Read More -
Adelaide: Coastal Park Trail
This 70 km trail has numerous sections along the beach. Brighton Beach is great for running.Read More -
Melbourne: Solar System Trail & Beaches
We love running the Solar System Trail and the 11 km path along the coast of Port Phillip Bay, including several beaches.Read More -
Sydney: Manly Beach to Curl Curl Beach
Combine Manly Beach & Curl Curl Beach for a scenic 5 km run along beachfront paths or right on the beach.Read More -
Casablanca: Waterfront & Beach
Scenic waterfront path passing Hassan II Mosque, El Hank Lighthouse. Aïn Diab Beach is good for running.Read More -
Durban: Beachfront Promenade
Run the longest beachfront promenade in Sub-Saharan Africa, with great views of the Indian Ocean. Beach is also runnable.Read More -
Persian & Arabian Gulf Beaches
Unique & memorable runs await you on the corniche beach paths in Kuwait, Bahrain, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, & Muscat.Read More -
Tel Aviv: Port to Jaffa
One of the great urban beach runs. Festive promenade path along the Mediterranean and a wide beach that's also great for running.Read More
