The signature run in Minneapolis. Run loops around adjacent Lake Bde Make Sa, Lake of the Isles, and Lake Harriet, with Cedar Lake as a bonus. Combine three lakes for a 10-mile loop. Lake views, parks, lovely homes, skyline views!
waterfront run Runs
This scenic pathway stretches from Lake Harriet to Minnehaha Park from west to east. We recommend the 7.4 mile lake loop, including Lake Nokomis and the Minnehaha Parkway.
A scenic river run on paved along the mighty Mississippi from the Ford Bridge to the Washington Bridge. Full loop is ~9 miles, with shorter loop options. A highlight is St. Anthony Falls Stone Bridge!
Arguably the best choice for a lake run in St. Paul. The loop around the lake is 1.7 miles and for the longer run, connect to the trails in Como Park at south.
One can put together an interesting run in downtown St. Paul. Enjoy a jaunt along the Capitol mall and the pretty residential area to the east. Also several paths under the bridges: Upper Landing Park on the north side and Harriet Island Park on the south side.
The paved Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail follows the American River for 32 miles between Sacramento and Folsom Lake, featuring several riverfront parks. It's the anchor of running in the area. We've mapped the full trail and some good loop oprtions.
There are numerous options to run along the Embarcadero, mainly depending on where you start and how long you want to run for.
The run between the Golden Gate Bridge and Land’s End is unique: spectacular ocean views, hills, wooded sections, and some beautiful homes. We've mapped several options. VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!
Some good running options just south of Great Highway/Ocean Beach. There's a 4.5 mile loop around Lake Merced, some nice trail running in Fort Funston including a 2-mile bike path, and pedestrian paths around the campus of SFSU.