A 3.2 mile tour of the main University of Arizona campus. Some of the campus highlights and surrounding roads. Can be added with nearby downtown roads.
arizona Runs
Centrally located park downtown, with popular running loops on paved paths, an 800 meter dirt track, lit at night, and even a drop-in running group that's been around for 20 years.
Park East offers scenic views, and a multitude of trails of various difficulty. Awell-known route of 8.3 miles incorporates the Carillo, Three Tank, and Douglas Springs trails. Several steep hills, and one large 1.5 mile climb. Lots of options to branch off.
Tucson has a growing network of bike paths and bike lanes, which make for some good running downtown. Our quick guide to the Rillito River path, Golf Links-Aviation Shared Use Path, and Santa Cruz River Park Shared Use Path
10 mile multi-use path that follows the banks of the Rillito River from I-10 to Craycroft Rd. The path on the north bank is paved and the south bank is not paved. Good mountain views, and desert vegetation.
Centrally located park downtown, with popular running loops on paved paths, an 800 meter dirt track, lit at night, and even a drop-in running group that's been around for 20 years.
A section of the Coronado National Forest. Run on a 3.8 mile paved trail, passing through a narrow valley with a wadable stream, cacti, flowers and boulders -- and climbing 1,000 feet! Additional, more rugged trail options.
A trail running location and a great opportunity to experience Sonoran Desert terrain near downtown. 14 miles of trails over 894 acres, ranging from easier to more challenging.
There are wonderful, open trails in Tucson Mountain Park, a ten minute drive east of Tucson. Numerous options here --many of them more modest for trail running, including the 4.7 mile Starr Pass Trail Loop. Great views, and especially lovely at sunrise & sunset.
