A spectacular one-way run from downtown Halifax, crossing over to Dartmouth on the Macdonald Bridge and then running along the waterfront trail to Woodside Park. From there, take the ferry back to Halifax!
park run Runs
A great run in Dartmouth, across from Halifax Harbour. Do a ~1 mile jaunt around Dartmouth Common, then along a the waterfront trail between Alderney Ferry terminal and Woodside Park. Option: run from Halifax and take the ferry back!
Dartmouth's version of Point Pleasant Park. About 6 km northeast of downtown Dartmouth. Extensive series of trails. Also connects with a greenway system heading south of the park, and the Trans Canada Trail.
A green oasis in the heart of Athens. 2-3 miles of trails, passing several historic sites. Add-on by running the dirt track around the "Old Olympic Stadium".
One of the largest public parks in Athens, offering 2-3 miles of routes. Ekklisia Agios Charalampos, or Greek Orthodox Church is at the eastern end of the park. Paths are concrete or stone, with some dirt options.
Syngrou Forest/Estate
Athens, Greece
This is a forest about 15 km northeast of Athens. There are 950 acres of trails, many of them wooded/shaded. One of the best green spaces within some proximity to Athens, and great for running.
The Theodore Roosevelt Preserve covers 600 acres adjacent to the Fort Caroline National Memorial. The trails offer a lot of elevation, with some of the steepest hills you will find in the area.
Hanna Park is a 450 acre park located oceanfront just north of Atlantic Beach. With cool ocean breezes along the way and a plunge in the surf after your run, this park is ideal for one of the hot days!
This park has approximately 9 miles of trails that wind through undisturbed maritime forest, with marsh and intracoastal waterway views.