Running Destinations
Marathon travel guides, city-by-city best places to run, and destination race recommendations for your next runcation.
Running is the best way to see a city. These guides cover unofficial race guides for the major marathons, the best places to run in cities across the US, and destination races worth building a trip around — whether you are racing a goal marathon, traveling for work and want to keep training, or planning a runcation around a bucket-list event.
Destination Marathon Guides
The Unofficial Boston Marathon Guide
Everything you need to know about racing Boston, from qualifying to race-day logistics, pacing strategy, and the course itself.
The Unofficial Guide to the Chicago Marathon
A runner's guide to one of the six World Marathon Majors, including course tips, travel advice, and what to expect on race weekend.
Unofficial New York Marathon Guide
Tips, travel advice, and race-day strategy for the TCS New York City Marathon — the largest marathon in the world.
The Unofficial Los Angeles Marathon Guide
Guide to the LA Marathon — course, pacing, travel, and what makes this stadium-to-the-sea race unique.
Unofficial Marine Corps Marathon Guide
Tips and travel advice for the Marine Corps Marathon, known as 'The People's Marathon' — a bucket-list race for many runners.
Best Places to Run by City
10 Best Places to Run in Dallas, TX
The top routes, trails, and parks for running in Dallas — whether you live there, are visiting, or racing one of the city's marathons.
Top 10 Places to Run in Houston, TX
Houston's best running paths, parks, and trail systems — plus tips on navigating the heat and humidity.
10 Best Places to Run in Nashville, Tennessee
From Percy Warner to the Shelby Bottoms Greenway, here are the best Nashville running routes for locals and visitors alike.
Runcations & Running Travel
Top Destination Marathons for Your Next Runcation
A tour of the most iconic destination marathons around the world — the races worth building a trip around.
Running Disney Races and Travel Tips for Runners
A conversation with Ashley and Ryan Garcia about what it is like to run Disney races, plan travel around running, and make a runcation work.
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