Favorite Run-Centric Small Cities: USA

Rivers, forests, high desert make Bend a gateway to outdoor adventure.

Capital and largest city in Idaho, Boise is a recreational mecca. The setting is beautiful, with a r...

Bozeman is one of our favorite small towns for running in the United States. An outdoor recreation m...

Boulder, Colorado is one of the country’s havens for those who love the outdoors. Located at the b...

Lake Champlain and mountain views frame Vermont’s largest city. Burlington has a young, outdoorsy,...

Great variety for running, featuring gorgeous lakefront trails, parks, and some excellent trail running close to the city.

The second most populous city in Oregon (after Portland), Eugene is a bustling college town, with th...

The northern Arizona city of Flagstaff, tucked into a sprawling ponderosa pine forest at the base of...

Great running infrastructure, taking advantage of the variety of woods, lakes, prairie, and pretty neighborhoods.

Amazing red rock landscapes, the Colorado River, two national parks, and good weather year-round mak...

Well-planned urban trail system taking advantage of riverfront and city parks, plus extensive lakes in the area.

Cliffside trails, beaches, redwooods, RiverWalk, and one of the most beautiful university campuses.

Along with neighboring Coeur d'Alene, great variety of scenic running options.