Best Running Routes in Philadelphia

This 3-mile routes is a good change up from your usual run. On this route, you'll cross the Delaware River and into New Jersey on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge with a great view of Center City. For a post-run break, you can cool down at the Race Street Pier, which is surrounded by a variety of restaurants and places to fuel up.

These walking paths are scattered throughout Philly's waterfront, near the neighborhoods of Northern Liberties, Old City, Fishtown, and the surrounding areas. Not only is this route filled with beautiful views of the water but, you'll also be close to a few great neighborhoods if you're looking to grab a coffee or snack after your run.

Spruce Street is one of the nicer streets in Philadelphia and it goes from the Delaware River all the way to the Schuylkill River. The distance to run from one river the other is a distance of 2.1 miles making it a 4.2 mile run there and back. This route is completed by Spruce Street Harbor Park, an amazing place to relax on a nice day right on the Delaware River. This park is the perfect place to rest or stretch after your run. 

This trail is one of the best that Philadelphia has to offer, as it's not only good for a jog but also for cyclists and people who just want to go on a stroll. This trail is for anyone, beginners experts, and your daily runner. To run this trail it is 1.6 miles each way running it both ways will have you complete just a little over a 5k run. The best part of the run is the view of the Philadelphia Skyline which will distract you from your sore shins and heavy breathing.

This running trail is perfect for anyone that just wants to get a quick run in, or for someone that is just getting into running. This run is 1.1 miles and is a loop which makes this a perfect mile run. This run has copious amounts of grass spots that are good for picnics or a place to stretch out and rest. While you are running you are surrounded by the University of Pennsylvania's athletic fields.

This trail is one of the more popular trails for Philadelphians. This is not only popular for runners but also for cyclists. This trail is a 9.3-mile loop that has a little bit of everything. This loop starts behind the Art Museum then goes to Boat House Row and continues on both sides of the Schuylkill River. One of the unique features about this run is that during summer from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is closed to vehicles that gives runners and cyclists alike the ability to use the road freely.

Fairmount Park is one of the more scenic parks that Philadelphia has to offer. Within the park, there is the Centennial 5k trail, which means that this run is 3.1 miles run. This run starts behind the Please Touch Museum and takes you on a paved trail.

Bartman’s Mile is another good short run. This trail is very similar to the Penn Park trail because of its short length. Likewise again with the Penn Park trail, this trail is perfect for a runner that just needs to run a quick mile or someone that is just starting off. One of the benefits of this run is that you are on the water for most of it.