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Lace up your running shoes and prepare to embark on an exhilarating adventure with this comprehensive guide to the world’s most captivating running routes. Within the pages of this runner’s tome, you will discover 50 of the globe’s top running trails. From bustling city routes and exhilarating marathons to breath-taking cross-country trails and gruelling ultras, we’ve got an additional 150 courses globally, catering to runners of all skill levels.
Each run is brought to life with stunning photography and complemented by a practical toolkit that includes a detailed map, start and end points, transportation details, and accommodation recommendations, equipping you with all you need to plan your ideal running trip. You’ll also find suggestions for similar runs across the world.
Lonely Planet’s Epic Runs of the World is organized by continent, taking runners on a diverse journey from running alongside Africa’s majestic wildlife to tracing the scenic perimeter of Vancouver’s Stanley Park Seawall in the Americas. Marvel at the panoramic views of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak in Asia, or jog alongside Rome’s Tiber River in Europe. For those seeking a real test of endurance, Oceania’s Blue Mountains Ultra awaits.
Highlighted runs in Africa include:
– The Lewa Safari Marathon (Kenya)
– Marathon Des Sables (Morocco)
– The Great Ethiopian Run
– The Comrades Ultramarathon (South Africa)
Featured runs in the Americas include:
– The Big Sur Marathon (USA)
– Havana’s El Malecon (Cuba)
– Rio at Dawn (Brazil)
– An Illuminating Ascent in La Paz (Bolivia)
Spotlighted runs in Asia include:
– The Great Wall Marathon (China)
– Angkor Wat Half Marathon (Cambodia)
– A Temple Ascent in Pokhara (Nepal)
– Kyoto’s Riverside (Japan)
Recommended runs in Europe include:
– Amalfi Coast’s Path of the Gods (Italy)
– A Classic Fell Run