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Best places to run in North America

Best places to run in North America

Apart from the National Parks and historical trails like the Appalachian Trail, Ice Age Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail, there are some regions and cities where running flourishes. Here’s why:

Arlington, VA (USA) 
Community infrastructure with excellent parks, trails, and walkability.

Atlanta, GA (USA)
Warm year-round climate, expanding trail and park systems.
BeltLine adds miles of connected paths through the city.

Bend, OR (USA)
Trail-running hotspot with easy access to stunning landscapes like Smith Rock State Park.

Boston, MA (USA)
Home to the world’s oldest annual Boston Marathon and Charles River paths.

Boulder, CO Metro Area (USA)
Surrounded by foothills and mountains, with a deep-rooted running culture, strong club presence, and iconic events like Bolder Boulder and Boulderthon.

Denver, CO (USA)
Growing hub for outdoor living and mountain trail access, backed by progressive health policies and infrastructure.

Flagstaff, AZ (USA) 
Known for its high-altitude trails, it’s a training ground for elite runners in a stunning desert-mountain setting.

Guelph, ON (Canada)
One of Canada’s elite running hubs with a strong local and national reputation.

Madison, WI (USA)
University town with a smaller-city feel and strong community support. Excellent access to green space

Maine (USA)
Offers scenic, peaceful runs along rugged coastal trails and forest paths.

Minneapolis, MN (USA)
A winter running stronghold with year-round activity. Exceptional trail and park access, even in subzero temps.

Northern Great Lakes (USA) 
Spanning Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — known for their remote, wild beauty and rugged trail options.

Sacramento, CA (USA)
Rapid improvements in parks and trail systems. Investments in active lifestyle infrastructure are paying off.

San Diego, CA (USA)
Ideal weather, coastal trails, canyons, and hills — a year-round runner’s paradise.

San Francisco, CA (USA)
Where city streets meet nature trails. High community health scores, walkability, and a vibrant outdoor event scene.

Seattle, WA (USA) 
Runners here embrace every season. A city packed with green space, trails, and one of the most active resident bases in the country.

Vancouver, BC (Canada)
Home to the 17-mile Seawall Trail — the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path — plus nearby mountains and an active community.

Washington, D.C. (USA)
A network of greenways, commuter trails, and park access supports active commuting and city exploration on foot.

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