Descriptions and maps of several great running options near San Jose: Hellyer Park and Coyote Creek Trail, Los Gatos Dam Trail, Alum Rock Park, and Quicksliver Park.
Claimed to be the world’s longest continuous sidewalk, stretching 4.5 miles along the waterfront. Spectacular views of the Bay and the downtown skyline. Fountains, fitness stations, mile markers. The neighborhoods inside the path are also gorgeous for running.
Then nicest neighborhoods for running in Tampa are off Bayshore Blvd. and include Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Bayshore Beautiful. We also enjoy the streets of West Tampa & North Hyde Park, Seminole Heights, and David Islands.
A scenic paved trail with more of an urban feel stretches 7 miles from Memorial Highway/Montague Street at south to ending at Peterson Road Park at north. Good option near the airport.
A beautiful natural park located 20 miles northwest of downtown Tampa featuring 2.2 mile off-road trail on varying terrain circling around Lake Rogers, with mile markers.
A group of parks connected by trails and located 20 miles northeast from Tampa downtown. A highlight is the 7-mile Flatwoods Park multi-use Trail, as well as off-road trails.
It's worth the 45-minute drive from Tampa if you're looking for a long, off-road run with lots of shade. This paved multi-use path runs for 10 miles from Brooksville east to the Withlacoochee State Forest.
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.