One of the most spectacular areas for running close to a city. Fantastic views of the GG Bridge, Bay, city. Run the 5 miles to Rodeo Beach or do loop options involving Bunker Rd. in the valley. Great trail running options.
california Runs
On the eastern shore between Palo Alto and San Jose, this remarkable series of trails and parks incorporates a series of undisturbed tidal marshland (Sloughs) called the Baylands. See our detailed description of the three major sections.
A 9-mile bike path that runs along the Guadelupe River from the heart of downtown San Jose, through Silicon Valley, to San Francisco Bay.
A nearly 10-mile paved bicycle and running path that starts 3 miles south of San Jose, meandering through several parks and into the hills of Los Gatos. There are options to run on either side of the creek in parts.
This is an overview of running in Silicon Valley, showing how we have laid out the region and providing some highlights as we move from San Francisco Airport to San Jose.
A 'runseeing' tour of downtown Sacramento. The highlight is the run along Capitol Mall, with nice views of the Capitol. Other streets in the downtown area are pleasant for running -- tree-lined with nice homes. Also includes Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park.
Southside park is popular among Sacramento runners due to it’s central location, large pond, playground, trails, and public art.
Paved multi-use path that connects Downtown, Del Paso Heights, and Rio Linda over 10.6 miles. Combination of residential at the southern end, some historic neighborhoods, and more rural scenery alongside Dry Creek at the northern end.
The paved Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail follows the American River for 32 miles between Sacramento and Folsom Lake, featuring several riverfront parks. It's the anchor of running in the area. We've mapped the full trail and some good loop oprtions.