New And Improved Running Routes in Major European Cities
June 6, 2025
In the spring of 2025, Great Runs spent time researching what’s new to the running scene in some of the largest cities in Europe. The list below, in alphabetical order by city, includes brand new parks & paths, as well as major enhancements to existing running infrastructure. For more, see our full list of new & updated routes added to...
New And Improved Running Routes in Major North America Cities
May 3, 2025
In the spring and summer of 2025, Great Runs spent time researching what’s new to the running scene in major North America Cities. We want to make sure the information we provide is as up to date as possible. The list below, in alphabetical order by city, includes brand new parks & paths, as well as major enhancements to existing...
Runners Guide to Boston for the Boston Marathon
December 18, 2024
As host of the world’s oldest marathon, headquarters of numerous running apparel and fitness tech companies, and home to 300,000 university students, Boston boasts a unique running culture and tradition. Boston is also a terrific city for running, with its setting on the Charles River and Atlantic Ocean, and pedestrian-scale historic neighborhoods. A few notes and cautions about running in...
The Best Places to Run in Top Summer Vacation Destinations
November 7, 2024
The summer family vacation. Whether the plan is to head to one of the top visited cities, the beach, a National Park, or tourist attraction such as Disney, one thing’s for sure: you’ll still want to get that run in. If the kids are little, that might require an understanding spouse who will let you sneak out for an early...
Great Runs Trip Report: North Holland & Friesland, Netherlands
September 6, 2024
• Mark Lowenstein
As part of an extended European swing, Great Runs spent a week cycling in the North Holland and Friesland provinces of the Netherlands, which allowed us to scope out a bunch of wonderful new running routes! We were on a boat/bike trip that sailed to numerous port cities and islands, bikes on board! This area is beautiful and fascinating geographically....
Great Runs Trip Report: Running in Brittany
September 5, 2024
• Mark Lowenstein
Great Runs just completed a wonderful European trip. The first week was a cycling trip in the Netherlands, and then two weeks exploring Brittany and Normandy. Lots of time cycling, walking, hiking, and running! Brittany Itinerary In Brittany, we were mainly in coastal sections of the Côtes-d’Armor, between Trégastel and Saint-Malo. This included an excursion to Île-de-Bréhat, which we loved....
Great Runs Trip Report: Running in Normandy
September 4, 2024
• Mark Lowenstein
Great Runs just completed a wonderful European trip. The first week was a cycling trip in the Netherlands, and then two exploring Normandy and Brittany, mainly in the coastal areas. Lots of time cycling, walking, hiking, and running! We’ve put together separate posts for each of the three segments. Normandy Running Guide We were mainly along the Normandy coast, between...
What Makes for a Great Winter Running City?
December 3, 2023
• Mark Lowenstein
When it comes to winter, there are two types of runners: those who head to the treadmill or favorite warmer clime and those who don the extra layer and seek the snowiest of scapes. Winters runners cheer the forecast that says it’s going to be 22°and crisp, rather than 42° and drizzly. And just like there are ‘winter runners’, there...
