Best Running Trails Worldwide

Stunning bridge run with Bay views. 5-10km options. Can take ferry back.

Iconic 10km loop through Manhattan's green lung. Hilly, scenic, always busy. Multiple routes.

29km paved trail along Lake Michigan shoreline. Flat, scenic, always buzzing.

Trail run to the iconic Hollywood Sign. Steep sections with city views.

Hike and bike trail circling Lady Bird Lake. 16km loop. Downtown Austin views.

Hollywood Hills trail to the observatory. City and Hollywood Sign views. Steep climb.

Cross the iconic bridge to Brooklyn Bridge Park. 5km out and back. Manhattan skyline.

Former military base turned national park. 37km of trails. Cypress groves, bay views.

Butler Trail along Lady Bird Lake. 16km hike and bike. Bat colony under Congress Bridge.

43km paved trail from Ballard to Bothell. Lake Washington views. Flat and scenic.

65km trail from downtown to Franktown. Mountain views. Paved bike and run path.

Start/finish of the world's most famous ultra trail race. 170km loop around Mont Blanc.

Trail running mecca. UTMB race route. Alpine scenery. Multiple distance options.

Coastal path along the French Riviera. Cap Ferrat loop. Mediterranean views.

Parisian woodland park. Multiple loops. Lakes, gardens, wide paths. Popular with Parisian runners.

Extended run along the Seine through eastern Paris. 15km to the woodland park.

Classic Parisian park loop. 3km around the Senate gardens. Gravel paths, fountains.

Mediterranean seafront boulevard run. Luxury hotels, beaches, palm trees. 5km out and back.

One of NZ's Great Walks. 32km through Fiordland. Mountain lakes and alpine meadows.

Hill run with 360-degree views of Wellington harbour. 3km to summit. Windy city classic.

Farmland running through Waikato countryside near the film set. Green hills.

Christchurch's central park. Flat loops past botanical gardens. Avon River path.

Green rolling farmland near the movie set. Waikato countryside running. Peaceful.

Tasmania's premier multi-day trail. 65km through wilderness. Wombats and platypus.

Iconic Sydney coastal run. 6km along cliff tops between beaches. Ocean pools en route.

Perth's hilltop park overlooking the Swan River. Bush trails and paved paths. Wildflowers.

Melbourne's most popular running track around Royal Botanic Gardens. 3.8km. Flat, iconic.

Inner West harbour loop around Iron Cove. 7km flat path. Water views throughout.

Volcanic peak run in Edinburgh. 251m summit with panoramic views. Multiple routes.

Royal parks loop through central London. 7km around the Serpentine. Flat and scenic.

River Thames south bank run past Tower Bridge, Globe Theatre, Tate Modern. 10km options.

Canal-side flat run from Camden to Limehouse. 14km. Houseboats and street art.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 5km loop through landscaped parklands. Velodrome and stadium.

Jungle trail run in the heart of Singapore. Tree-top walk bridge. Monkeys. 11km loop.

UNESCO World Heritage gardens. Flat paths through tropical gardens. Free orchid displays.

Primary rainforest trail to Singapore's highest point (163m). Steep jungle climb.

Flat waterfront run past Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. 5km loop. Illuminated at night.

Summit of Singapore's highest hill. Primary rainforest. Boardwalks and steps.

Extensive riverside path system. 40km+ of paved trails. Bridges, parks, and convenience stores.

Run around Seoul's main palace and through Bukchon hanok village. 5km. Historical.

Haeundae to Songjeong beach coastal trail. 5km. Beach, cliffs, and train views.

Urban stream restoration running path through central Seoul. 11km. Illuminated at night.

East coast beach path connecting Gyeongpo Lake to the ocean. Cherry blossoms in spring.

Steep trail run up Cape Town's iconic flat-topped mountain. 3km with 700m elevation gain.

Sunset run up Lion's Head peak. 360-degree views of Cape Town. Chain ladders near top.

Coastal promenade run along the Atlantic. 11km from V&A Waterfront to Bantry Bay. Flat, scenic.

Short steep run to sunset viewpoint between Table Mountain and Lion's Head. 3km.

Mountain trail above Chiang Mai. 11km to temple summit. Steep jungle climb.

Bangkok's Central Park. 2.5km paved loop. Monitor lizards. Best at sunrise before the heat.

Beach run on Koh Chang's west coast. 3km of sand. Sunrise over the mountains.

Bangkok green space near weekend market. 2km loop. Shaded running. Train accessible.

9km former riverbed turned park. City of Arts and Sciences. Flat, car-free, shaded.

Madrid's beautiful royal park. Flat paths around Crystal Palace and lake. 5km+ options.

Beachfront promenade run along Mediterranean. Flat 8km out and back. Sunrise with sea views.

Hilly Barcelona run through Gracia to the best viewpoint. City panorama at the top.

Northern Vietnam mountain trails through rice terraces and ethnic minority villages.

Large lake loop in Hanoi. 17km perimeter. Flat, shaded sections. Pagodas.

Small lake loop in Hanoi's Old Quarter. 1.8km. Early morning to beat traffic.

Thu Duc riverside path. District 2 expat area. 5-10km options. Morning best.

9km seawall loop around Stanley Park. Ocean, mountains, and totem poles. Flat and scenic.

22km paved trail through Canadian Rockies. Canmore to Banff. Mountain views throughout.

Hill run in the heart of Montreal. Frederick Law Olmsted park. City views from summit.

Run around the ancient temple complex at sunrise. 5km moat perimeter. Bucket list.

Flat riverside promenade along the Mekong. Royal Palace views. Best at dawn.

Riverside park in central Phnom Penh. Flat paths. Morning exercise groups. Cultural experience.

Iconic ridge run between two river valleys. Sunrise runs with rice paddy views. 3km out and back.

Trail run through Tegallalang rice terraces. Sunrise recommended. Muddy paths in wet season.

Rice terrace ridge run north of Ubud. Stunning views. Rural paths. Morning best.

Iconic beachfront run past Sugarloaf. 8km along the mosaic sidewalk. Dawn or dusk best.

Urban rainforest run to Christ the Redeemer. Steep trails, waterfalls, wildlife.

Sao Paulo's premier park. Flat 3.3km loop. Oscar Niemeyer buildings. Always buzzing.

Canal-side trail between temples. Cherry blossoms in spring. 2km peaceful route.

Tokyo's most popular running route. 5km loop around the Imperial Palace. Flat and iconic.

Cherry blossom canal run in spring. 4km along Meguro River. Cafes and boutiques.

UNESCO scenic lake in Hangzhou. 15km loop. Pagodas, bridges, and tea plantations.

Iconic waterfront run past colonial buildings facing Pudong skyline. 3km. Night running popular.

2008 Olympics park. 10km running loop. Lake, forest, and mountain views. Popular.

JBR Beach running track. Flat seafront path. Burj Al Arab views. Cooler months best.

8km waterfront corniche run. Flat, well-maintained, stunning Arabian Gulf views.

Green park along Dubai Creek. 5km paths. Cable car views. Winter months best.

Patagonia's most famous trek. Glaciers, granite towers, turquoise lakes. 80km.

Las Condes urban park. Andes mountain backdrop. 3km loops. Popular with locals.

Africa's highest peak (5895m). Machame or Marangu route. 5-7 day trek. Bucket list.

Trail run on Tanzania's second highest peak. Training for Kilimanjaro. 4566m summit.

Norway's most beautiful ridge walk. 10km with stunning fjord views. Knife-edge section.

Mountain trail above Bergen. Take funicular up, run down. Fjord views. 7km options.

Coastal path connecting five Italian villages. 12km. Vineyards, sea cliffs, colorful houses.

Rome's most beautiful park. 6km through gardens, past museums, with city glimpses.

One of the world's largest urban parks. River running, beer garden stops. 8-12km options.

Berlin's central park. 5km loop past Victory Column and Brandenburg Gate.

Amsterdam's beloved park. 3.3km loop through green oasis in the city center.

Amsterdam's beloved park. 3.3km loop. Musicians, cafes, ponds. Popular dawn run.

Lisbon's urban forest. Trail running with hill climbs. Eucalyptus and pine trees. Peaceful.

Modern waterfront running along the Tagus River. Flat 10km path. Expo area.

Mexico City's green lung. Massive park with running paths, museums, lakes. 7km+ loops.

Seaside boardwalk run past sculptures and beach. 2km. Sunrise with Sierra Madre views.

Classic Himalayan trek. Thorong La Pass at 5416m. Teahouse trekking. 2-3 weeks.

Classic 4-day trek to Machu Picchu. Inca ruins, cloud forest, Sun Gate finale.

Hong Kong's best trail run. Ridge running with ocean views. 8.5km. Shek O beach finish.

Island loop in central Stockholm. Past museums, through forest, along waterfront. 10km.

Extensive riverside running paths along Tamsui and Keelung rivers. 100km+ network. Flat.

Waterfront run along the Bosphorus. Asian and European sides. Mosque and palace views.

One of Europe's largest urban parks. Deer herds. Multiple trail options. 8-15km routes.

Huge Viennese park with chestnut-lined avenues. 5km loop. Ferris wheel views.

Buenos Aires' Central Park equivalent. Lake loops, rose garden. 5-10km options.

Havana's iconic seafront. 8km along the Caribbean. Vintage cars and colonial architecture.

Botanical garden and surrounding park. Flat paths with orchid collections. Cool altitude.

Waterfront promenade along Panama Bay. 6km with skyline and ocean views.

Mediterranean seafront promenade. 5km along rocky coast. Popular with Beirutis.

Park run near the famous garden. Gueliz neighborhood. 3km loops in tree-lined streets.