Amarillo is the largest city in the Texas Panhandle and has a history as a major ranching area. It’s the gateway to Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the USA and the hands-down running highlight. Our other favorite place to run in Amarillo is the Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, with its 6 miles of trails through native grassland terrain. We also recommend visiting the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, located 45 minutes north of Amarillo, for its great views and terrific trail running.
Amarillo had its economic heyday in the 1900-1940 era. Running in central Amarillo is no great shakes. Best bets are the historic residential streets such as S Polk., the Rock Island Rail Trail, and some of the modestly sized parks such as John Stiff Park.
Runners should be aware of Amarillo’s climate and geography. It’s one of the sunniest cities in USA but also one of the windiest. There can also be huge temperature variations during the day. And, there aren’t a lot of trees — make sure to hydrate accordingly in summer.
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