About 70 miles east of Orlando, Cocoa Beach is one of the greats for beach running in North America. You can run for nearly 10 miles along this wide beach, and at mid to low tide, the surface is firm and fantastic for running.
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Another good option near downtown. The run incorporates 6 lakes, the Orlando Science Center, Orlando Museum of Art, and the Botanical Garden.
Two pleasant, paved multi-use paths northeast of downtown. The Cady Way Trail is a 5.8 miles from Fashion Square Mall to Cady Way Park. Can connect to the trail around Baldwin Lake & Baldwin Park, up to 4.3 miles.
A worthwhile destination 15 miles northeast of downtown. The park has a nice running track and there's 2.5 mile tour around the lake. Also connects to the Cady Way Trail, which continues another ~5 miles north toward Winter Park.
A comprehensive guide to the best areas for running in the Disney area. Both inside the park and outside. There are some good options but it takes some planning.
Don’t despair if you get stuck at one of the Convention Center hotels. There is nice, paved path along International Drive. We’ve created a 4.7 mile north-south route. Note: a couple of sections lack sidewalks.
Named by Forbes as one one of the “most beautiful towns in America”. A worth-it place destination run, 15-minute drive from Disney. Our map has several options.
Winter Park is a pleasant suburb 7 miles north of Orlando. Our “highlights of Winter Park” run includes the cute, shaded Park Ave., a jaunt out to Lake Maitland and the Kraft Azalea Garden, and some lovely residential streets.
Popular for biking and running, the West Orange Trail is a world-class rail trail through urban and suburban sections of Orange County, 15 miles northwest of Orlando.
