The best trails to run in
Edmonton
Looking to make a day of it? Finding a new or the right trail for you can make all the difference. Get out for a run and find yourself refreshed and energised. We've done some research for you and have found some really nice trails for you to run and explore.
MILL CREEK RAVINE
The 2 km jaunt along the Mill Creek Ravine is a ‘tributary’ path of the N. Saskatchewan River and is one of Edmonton’s more popular running spots. Start near the Muttart Conservatory, which has lovely botanical gardens worth a visit. From the parking lot at 98th St. & Connors Rd. NW, enjoy the main paved trail for this 4 km round-trip run, with easy options to add on.
FOREST HEIGHTS PARK & DAWSON PARK
Adjoining Forest Heights Park and Dawson Park are two of the larger and more important parks in the Edmonton North Saskatchewan Valley parks system. They are close to downtown and are great standalone or as a combined run, offering greenery, good scenery, and great downtown views.
RIVER VALLEY ROUTES
The North Saskatchewan River Valley is the largest urban park in Canada, with 160 km of maintained trails and 20 major parks. Running along the River Valley trails is fantastic — accessible to downtown, on paved trails, with water views and wonderful parks. There are trails on the north and south sides of the river, with bridges at decent intervals providing for good loop options. Many of Edmonton’s major sites are located along these trails.
People you should run into in
Edmonton
Take a minute to check out and follow the runners below. We've listed them below because we believe they are local running legends and deserve the recognition.
Looking for a reason to train? Join a running event!
One of the best ways to motivate yourself to get out running is to train for a race or a big running event. We've done a little research and have found some interesting running events coming up that you might be interested in. Check them out.
Canadian River Valley Revenge - Winter Edition
5km, 50km, Ultra, Relay, 25km
Edmonton
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January 16, 2022
Bumrun Edmonton
5 Km
Edmonton
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April 1, 2022
Run the River Fall Challenge
5km, 10km, Half-marathon
Edmonton
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April 10, 2022
Spring Trio Trail
5km, 3km, 8km
Edmonton
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April 27, 2022
First Responders Half Marathon - Edmonton
5km, 10km, Half-marathon, Relay
Edmonton
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May 1, 2022
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