{"id":60122,"date":"2017-07-12T07:15:17","date_gmt":"2017-07-12T11:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=60122"},"modified":"2022-01-20T06:48:06","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T11:48:06","slug":"best-running-tours-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/best-running-tours-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Amazing Running Tours to Explore the World"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve ever wondered how you can combine your love for running<\/a> with your thirst for international travel, we have your answer: running tours. These scenic runs take you through some of the world\u2019s largest cities, revealing historic landmarks, alleyways, gardens and rivers to help you soak it all in. Aside from the Instagram-worthy pics (some offer an on-site photographer!), you\u2019ll get to fully embrace the culture, history and day-to-day life through the lens (and footsteps) of a local. These tours not only have informed guides but also run club members who will pound pavement at your pace and share something special about each stop. So squeeze in a run during your travels or snag a boost of endorphins to snap you out of your jet lag. These epic running tours will step up your travel game.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> The Most Popular Running Routes in All 50 States<\/a><\/p>\n

10 Epic Running Tours to See the World<\/h3>\n
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Photo: Courtesy of City Running Tours<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. Running Shoes and Brooklyn Brews<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What:\u00a0City Running Tours
\n<\/a><\/strong>Where: <\/strong>Brooklyn, New York
\nIf you want to get away from the tourist traps in Manhattan, this tour will give you a totally different Gotham experience. The 4.5-mile route takes you through the booming streets of Williamsburg, where you\u2019ll hit hot hipster hangouts, like The Knitting Factory. You\u2019ll also run through the historically Hasidic section of the \u2018burg, get a whiff of the world-famous Peter Lugar Steakhouse and soak in #weekendvibes from McCarren Pool. The finish line is at the Brooklyn Brewery for an exclusive brewery tour and celebratory pint! ($45)<\/p>\n

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Photo: Jean-Charles Sarfati<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Tour de Paris<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong>Paris Running Tour
\n<\/a>Where: <\/strong>Paris, France
\nFor a city like Paris that\u2019s brimming with art, culture and romance at every corner, running really is the best way to take it all in. The Paris Running Tour includes three distances: five miles (one hour), nine miles (two hours) and 12.5 miles (three hours). Each tour covers a different part of the City of Lights and makes stops at the Louvre, Tuileries gardens, Musee d\u2019Orsay and of course, the Eiffel Tower. Pack a croissant to carb load along the way! (90 euros)<\/p>\n

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Photo: Meghan Joyce<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. London Undercover<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong>Secret London Runs
\n<\/a>Where: <\/strong>London, Great Britain
\nUncover London\u2019s hidden history in these exciting puzzle chases with Secret London Runs. The secret society organizes team running challenges and tours that\u2019ll have you solving murder mysteries and running from ghosts \u2014 literally. At night, brave through some of the city\u2019s haunts in the \u201cRun for Your Life! Ghost Tour.\u201d If you prefer something slightly less adrenaline-pumping, consider the Power Women tour and Secret Gin Runs tour, where you\u2019ll visit landmark gin palaces and pay tribute to London\u2019s heroines. (29 euros)<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> The 15 Best Destination Half-Marathons in the World<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of 360 Running Barcelona<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Oh Barcelona!<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong>360 Running Barcelona
\n<\/a>Where: <\/strong>Barcelona, Spain
\nOffering five different running tours, this run tour takes you through the cobblestone streets and awe-inspiring mountains of this Catalonian city. You\u2019ll truly get a 360-view of Barcelona\u2019s seaside with the Park Guell and Barcelona at Your Feet Tour. Further afoot you\u2019ll see anti-aircraft batteries from the Spanish Civil War of the Turo de la Rovira. Then, there\u2019s the Barcelona 92 Tour and the Montjuic Mountain Running Tour that takes you to the site of the 1992 summer Olympic Games, the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Venetia towers of Placa Espana. (45-55 euros)<\/p>\n

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Photo: Twenty20<\/a><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. The Old and New Athens<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong>Go! Running Tours
\n<\/a>Where: <\/strong>Athens, Greece
\nThere are three different tours that celebrate the antiquity and modernity of the ancient city. During the 5K tour of old Athens, you\u2019ll get to run through \u201cAristotle\u2019s Walk,\u201d a route that the philosopher himself walked in with his students. You\u2019ll also see historic monuments, like Acropolis, the tunnel Attalos and the monument of Hephaestus. In the modern Athens tour, you\u2019ll run by neoclassical style architecture, and more importantly, the Olympic Stadium, where the first-ever Games were held. (45-55 euros)<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Trip Advisor<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6.\u00a0Bangalore<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong>Bangalore Running Tour<\/a>
\n<\/a>Where: <\/strong>Bangalore,\u00a0India
\nAs the capital of the southern Indian state\u00a0of Karnataka, Bangalore is the third largest city in the country. This running tour will take you inside the beautiful Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, which has a famous glass house that hosts two annual flower shows. You’ll also get to climb some old rock formations along the Vindhya mountain range. The bonus is that the tour comes with a traditional Southern Indian vegetarian breakfast. ($31)<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Love Puppies, Beer and Brunch? 11 Run Clubs to Join Now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Running Tours Melbourne<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Art on the Run in Melbourne<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong>Running Tours Melbourne
\n<\/a>Where: <\/strong>Melbourne, Australia
\nMelbourne secretly has some of the most fascinating street art, and this running tour was made just for exploring it! Starting at Chapel Street, one of Melbourne\u2019s busiest roads, you\u2019ll run through back alleys and side streets to take action shots at iconic murals, buildings and eateries. Though the price tag is steep at $99, a professional photographer will be chasing you like a paparazzi and take photos of you exploring the sights. Hungry runners: Breakfast is included. ($99)<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Urban Running Tours<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. Hello Buenos Aires<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong>Urban Running Tours
\n<\/a>Where: <\/strong>Buenos Aires, Argentina
\nWith six running tours exploring old and new neighborhoods, there\u2019s no way you won\u2019t be captivated by this Argentinian city. During the Bosques de Palermo tour, you\u2019ll visit the largest neighborhood in the city, Palermo, and traverse 25 acres of woods and lakes. To get a hit of tango culture, sign up for the San Telmo tour. You\u2019ll see historic architecture, cobblestone streets and outdoor patios in houses in this part of the city. ($70)<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 14 Trail Running Adventures to Try Before You Die<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Tokyo Great Running Tour<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. The Heart of Tokyo<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong>Tokyo Great Running Tour
\n<\/a>Where: <\/strong>Tokyo, Japan
\nThere are only two ways you can explore Tokyo: You can either run through the alleys or run through the rivers. As you jog along the scenic Sumida River, you’ll see\u00a0old and new Japanese neighborhoods. If you choose to weave through the alleyways, you\u2019ll hit a charming downtown area with lots of shops and the Imperial Palace moat. ($44)<\/p>\n

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Photo: Run Force Istanbul<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10. A Day in Istanbul<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong>Run Force Instanbul
\n<\/a>Where: <\/strong>Istanbul, Turkey
\nThere\u2019s no better way to experience a magically holy city like Istanbul than with a tight-knit groups of runners. The club meets every Thursday evening and runs a new route to challenge you and explore a different part of the city. Pounding pavement with the locals will help you navigate all 39 different districts in Instanbul You\u2019ll explore Karakoy, one of the most historic districts in Istanbul, where you\u2019ll see many local shops and get a view of the gorgeous Bosphorus waterway. Then, there\u2019s the Eminonu district, which leads to the Galata Bridge, the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace. (Free)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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