One of the most famous runs in the country. Run all the way from downtown to Newton! Sections on the Boston side and Cambridge side, with numerous bridges along the way, allowing for great loops.
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A greenway originally conceived by Frederick Law Olmsted, running 10 miles from the State House to Franklin Park. Highlights include the Comm. Ave Mall, Fens, Jamaica Pond, Arboretum, and Franklin Park.
There are 43 miles of path known as the 'Harborwalk'. We've mapped the most scenic 14-mile continuous segment, from Charlestown to UMASSS. Water views, important sites, and a festive scene! Table with segment distances.
The 6-mile segment from Pleasure Bay to UMASS in South Boston is our favorite section of the Boston waterfront for running. Includes Castle Island, Carson Beach, JFK Library, UMASS Boston campus.
In the 1980s, the old orange line trolley was put underground. The result is a beautiful running path that starts in the heart of Back Bay and continues all the way to Forest Hills, 4 miles one-way.
A great tour of Boston's Back Bay. Includes the Commonwealth Ave. Mall, Public Garden, State House, and a jaunt along the river. Captures so much of Boston in one run!
A tour of Boston's lovely South End, which is easily accessible from Back Bay or downtown hotels. Brownstone lined streets, pleasant, historic squares and parks, and main streets lined with restaurants and boutiques.
Another classic run that includes Boston's history and the water. Run up to the Bunker Hill Monument, and then enjoy the Harborwalk past the USS Constitution and along the water. Near downtown and river paths.
The Freedom Trail is a 3-mile route around the city of Boston and Charlestown, that marks some of Boston’s most famous historic landmarks.
