Just south of Wilmington, in New Castle, runners will find the New Castle Battery Park. A short paved path follows along the Delaware River for about 2 miles one-way. Take a loop around downtown New Castle to see the Amstel House, Read House, the Immanuel Episcopal Church, and more. Great views!
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Wilmington, US
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Other Routes in Wilmington, DE
Another great running option in downtown Wilmington, the Jack A. Markell Trail goes for 4.2 miles. Highlights are a 1.5 mile Riverwalk section, then 1 mile on a wooden boardwalk through the Russell Peterson Wildlife Refuge.
Just northeast of downtown, there are wonderful paved paths in the Olmsted-designed Brandywine Park, on both sides of the creek. Good connections to additional trails in Alapocas State Park and Rockford Park. Great running track nearby!
Lovely trails on the grounds of a Gothic Manor House at Rockwood Park, connecting through the wooded Bringhurst Woods Park to trails in Bellevue State Park, the former Dupont Estate, which includes a 1.1 mile Fitness Track. All part of the Greenway Trail.
A run near downtown Wilmington on Kentmere Parkway and Bancroft Parkway -- attractive streets with grassy medians and lovely homes well set back from the road. They hearken back to an era of thoughtful urban/neighborhood design.
Northeast of Wimington, Brandywine Creek State Park has miles of trails for running, with easier or more challenging options. Just west, the Winterthur du Pont estate offers a one-of-a-kind run around botanical gardens, including 10 miles of roads.
Excellent running options in Newark, 13 miles south of Wilmington: a reservoir loop trail, two paved rail trails, paths around the University of Delaware Campus, and great trail running in White Clay Creek State Park. And, cross the Mason Dixon Line!
South of Wilmington, Lums Pond State Park has several miles of trails that are great for running. At the southern end of the park is a trailhead for the 14-mile Michael N. Castle Trail, with paved and gravel paths along the C&D Canal.
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