The best bet for a longer off-road run in Osaka is to choose a section of the 50+ km of paths along the Yodo River. We've mapped 11 km on the north bank (great skyline views!) and 18 km on the south bank. Includes several sections of Yodogawa Riverside Park.
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Several adjacent spots in Quezon city that can run separately or combined for a longer run: 2 km Quezon Cicle loop; paths in the Veterans Memorial Golf Course; and lagoon paths in Ninoy Park.
The Forest Preserves in the Chicago suburbs are a unique feature of the Chicago running scene. Here are our favorites of these beautiful green spaces, with route recommendations and trail maps.
Wonderful running in this upscale suburb on Chicago's north shore. Explore the NWU Campus, including 2 miles of lakeshore path. Also beautiful residential streets, and inland the Channel Trail along the North Branch of the Chicago River.
The three best beaches for running on Boston's south shore are Nantasket Beach, Duxbury Beach, and Horseneck Beach. All are long, fairly flat, and feature compact sand — especially at low tide.
Wonderful rail-trail between Kennebunk and Portland. Mainly inland, through woods, marshes, & farms. Completed section is 28 miles (15% on-road). A 37-mile on-road section from Kittery to Kennebunk is also marked & mainly on low-trafficked roads.
A 'rail trail' running across the entire island east-west, with branch trails to popular spots. Stone dust surface, well signed & maintained. Detailed maps with segment distances, and recommendations on the most scenic sections for running.
Classic European urban park, and the most significant green space in Florence for a run. 395 acres on the north side of the Arno river, there are meadows, river paths, and wooded paths. 3.8 km from one end to the other
A route showcasing some of the historic gardens of central Florence: Giardini Terzo, Bardini, and Boboli. It can be combined with other central Florence routes. Use our mapped route as a guide, as there are numerous additional paths.