Some great running options in Surrey: trails around Tynehead Park & Surrey Bend Park; loop around Barnston Island; Boundary Bay Dyke Trail; and waterfront paths along Crescent Beach & White Rock Beach.
A runner's pilgrimage -- gotta do the jogging trail around Nike's world HQ in Beaverton, and some laps around the Michael Johnson Track! Connect to other trails in Beaverton: Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Waterhouse Trail, Rock Creek Trail.
The best places to run in Hillsboro are the 8-mile Rock Creek Trail, a linear park trail that heads toward Beaverton; the scenic trails around the Jackson Bottom Wetlands; and the Jackson School Woods Trail, where there's a nice running track at Hare Field.
Great destination run, 35 miles west of Portland/Vancouver. This 23-mile paved multi-use path features wonderful views of the Coastal Range, 13 bridges, & two long railroad trestles. South end more open farmland, north end more wooded. Hilly!
A nice option in the northwest part of the city. Paved greenway path goes for 8.4 miles from the North Park area into Cook County and even further to Glencoe, passing through several parks and forest preserves. Good shade on a hot day!
Outside the Loop, these are our top recommendations for running in Chicago's terrific neighborhoods, where you can create your own run combining leafy residential streets, neighborhood parks, and Chicago's historic grand boulevards.
A run in Sydney's eastern suburbs between Vaucluse and Watsons Bay that has it all: scenic coastal paths, beach, gorgeous waterfront homes, and a lighthouse. Up to 7 km one-way. Can also be mixed & combined with Waverly Cliff Walk in South Head.
Another gorgeous coastal run, just north of Bondi. A series of mainly paved, clifftop trails through several parks & reserves can be combined for a run of up to 7.5 km between the Raleigh Reserve and Hornby Lighthouse on South Head. Hilly, & great views!
Suburb in southern Sydney known for its surf beaches and swimming spots. The 4 km Esplanade is a paved waterfront path with great views. Can also run on paths through heritage sand dunes.