If you are a health enthusiast or running is just your leisure or you do it so that you can enjoy the climate, beautiful and breathtaking views and to stuff yourself with the roadside food, no matter for the reason,you need to consider a lot of factors before you get out of bed, put on your new trainers and are all set to run the miles of trails.
Just to make things easier for you, I have listed the cities that offer the best facilities and views for the runners.
1. SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco, also known as the city by the bay, is the topmost preferred place for running. With its perfect weather conditions, it has become the most popular city with the runners.
There is an incessant series of routes for the runners that must be explored. You must run three miles to the magnificent Sutro Baths saltwater pools from Lands End Coastal Trail. If you opt to run along the Embarcadero from AT and T Park to the base of the Golden Bridge you can enjoy the amazing ad scenic views of Alcatraz. There are many other trails that run along the Ocean Beach.
2. SEATTLE:
Seattle is highly recommended as the best city for runners and the two exquisite brands, totally dedicated to running, also opt for this place which further strengthens the recommendation. The elite, Nick Symonds also prefers Seattle for training but for the commonplace runners also, this place proves to be promising because of its lovely weather and endless miles of trails.
The factor that is responsible for great running in Seattle is its scenic views of Cascade Range on the east and the picturesque Olympic mountains on the west and your trail along the Puget Sound gets all the more phenomenal if you love water.
3. BOSTON:
Next best is the city of Boston where the most common route taken by the locals is along the Charles River which is an 18 mile trail. One most exciting option for runs that lies in Boston is that of Emerald Necklace. It is an 1100 acre series of nine parks that are adjoined by paths and waterways .
4. SAN DIEGO:
This place has wonderful and perfect climate because of which the runners here hardly miss a day. Varied options of routes and easy access to the parks must also be partly thanked for.
The runners have the option to either run on the sand of the La Jolla coastline or to climb the 6.5 mile trail up the Fortuna Mountain. They may also run the 65 miles trail of the Balboa Park which has different difficulty levels. The variety of routes here in Boston is just great.
5. WASHINGTON D.C:
Yes, undoubtedly, Washington D.C has made it to one of the best places for runners. The sunny climate of this beautiful city makes this whole experience of running all the more phenomenal. Even on the coldest winter days, it is usually sunny that motivates you to put on your latest running shoes and step outside. Another most pleasant time to run is when the cherry trees are about to bloom. Enroute around the tidal basin where you can view miles of white and pink cherry trees under which you can lounge after a long, tiring run.
Washington D.C has a wide variety of paths that completely renders you perplexed as to which path to take up but the exciting fact about it is that they are all inter-connected.
6. PORTLAND:
Portland is being listed as one of the best cities for runners because it holds a strong culture of races and clubs. The magnificent and picturesque sights and the multitude of running routes and trails make this place highly recommendable.
The most famous place with the runners here is the Forest Park that has about 80 miles of trail and the locals also suggest not to miss out Mount Tabor, a volcano with certain miles of trail.
7. NEW YORK:
New York is a city with a lively, busy and buzzing life but it provides you with mind blowing options of run-routes that are beautiful too. The most common and uninterrupted one is to the Central Park. Locals are found to say that they can run the Central Park eve with their eyes closed,its so clear and easy.
Another exciting route begins in Battery Park where you can feast your eyes with the amazing Statue of Liberty till you head to the East River running path. Once you are all set to run along this river you can view the beautiful Brooklyn’s Water Front and the South Street Seaport.
8. DENVER:
The perfect,sunny weather and a large variety of run-routes has rendered this place to be among the best cities for runners. Not only this, the beautiful and picturesque sights of the mountains along the trails make Denver a great place for running.
9. MADISON:
Madison is regarded as a runners dream destination as it has a multitude of parks and run-routes.
If the runner is in a mood to run on a soft surface, he should take up the 40 mile trail of Military Ridge State and if he wishes to feast his eyes with some natural beauty UW Arboretum is the right choice to make, which has four miles of smooth and 20 miles of hilly trail.
10. SACRAMENTO:
The two most popular trails are; the Sacramento River Parkway that is chained to the Two river Trail and American River Bike Trail, the other one is the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail that has a lot of water fountains and restrooms on the way.
After the long,laborious running you must stuff yourself with a evening treat at the Burgers and Brew.
11. ST.PAUL:
St.Paul is a distinguished city with has extraordinary features that makes it one of the amazing cities for running.
The trail around Lake Cosmo is usually taken up for it has great views to offer. Moreover,its adjacency to the zoo makes this route all the more alluring for the runners. Another most common route that is taken up is that of 4.5 mile Summit Avenue that offers one of the picturesque views of lavish homes.
12. HONOLULU:
If you thrive on running and require great views along with that,undoubtedly,Honolulu is the place for you. The running through the trails here gets all the more alluring and exciting because of the spectacular views to feats your eyes with.
The commonly taken route is that of Tantalus Drive of about 8.2 miles but if you wish for a shorter trail, run in Ala Moana Park.
13. SYDNEY:
Choices for trails in Sydney is unlimited. The most popular with the runners is the route from Bondi to Coogee that passes by the most exotic beaches of the city.
14. HONG KONG:
Hong Kong has the multitude of running trails where you can enjoy the run along with the most beautiful views. You may also encounter the wildlife on your way.
15. VANCOUVER:
Vancouver is famous with the runners because of its waterfront routes, mountains and forested trails. One of the most popular run-route in the world is here in Vancouver, Stanley Park seawall of about 5.5 miles,has a great concrete path, takes the runner around the Stanley Park point.
16. CHICAGO:
Chicago, also known as the windy city,has one of the spectacular running trails. The most popular trail with the runners here is the one that goes along the Lake Michigan of about 18 miles. The scenic parks and the magnificent views of the skyline will get you an itchy feet to come back again.
17. CAPE TOWN:
This coastal city of South Africa has some captivating running trails in the Table Mountain. Another popular choice of the runners is the Greenpoint route that has spectacular beachfront views.
18. LONDON:
It may sound a bit surprising but London has a lot of exuberant running routes. For instance, Hyde Park but if the runners wish for a longer route, head to Thames Path and if you desire for natural beauty, Wimbledon Common is unbeatable with beautiful, lush forests.
19. TOKYO:
The most famous and preferred running route here is Yoyogi Park. It is located in the heart of the city and is open 24 hours a day. The paved paths inside the park are marked so that the runners can evaluate their progress.
20. BARCELONA:
This city has the Mediterranean setup that makes the runners get up from their bed to run. The most popular routes are ;from Las Ramblas to Plaza Catalunya and you can simply take up the trail along the Barceloneta beach.
21. LOS ANGELES:
Los angeles is one of the best cities for the runners and you might come across your favorite celebrities as they prefer this city for their run. The run routes include the City of Angels, hills at Runyon Canyon and the Griffith parks.
22. PITTSBURGH:
This city announces to its runners to come hungry so that they can gormandize over the food after they are done with their daily run.
The most preferred is the 24 mile Three Rivers Heritage trail that allows you to feast your eyes with the spectacular heritage.
23. VIRGINIA BEACH:
Here you can take up a 5 mile run along the Atlantic shoreline where you can enjoy the mouth-watering treats as your post-run snack.
24. CANBERRA:
This city is preferred by the runners because of its beautiful lakes and amazing scenery that you can view while you are running in any part o the city.
25. COPENHAGEN:
The old heritage and the spectacular water views urge the runners to go for it. The runs in this beautiful city are magical in summers as well as in winters.
