Epic Running Routes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
There is no shortage of runners in Rio de Janeiro as residents make the most of the stunning surroundings to get out and run. Rio offers perhaps some of the most stimulating running routes in the world with oceanic backdrops and rainforest trails. Get inspired to run with these epic running routes in the Brazilian city.
1. Copacabana
Natural Feature
Running next to the Copacabana beach can feel surreal and revitalize energy that you didn’t even know you had. Start at the bottom by Copacabana Fort and run along the half-moon curved cycle path all the way to the tip of Leme before going back to get a full 8.11 kilometers. The best time to run in Copacabana is at sunrise for stunning golden-pink skies, cooler weather and less crowds, or just as it turns dark when most runners take to the shoreline and run across the sand. Just try to resist the temptation to stop off for a pina colada along the way.
2. Flamengo Park
Park
3. Lagoa
Natural Feature
Start at any point in Lagoa and run the circumference of the lake following the cycle path until you arrive back at your starting point. The run is 7.38 kilometers of stunning natural beauty, including the gently rippling lake, a peaked skyline replete with forests and exotic creatures such as capybaras. There are also several snack bars and stalls dotted along the route to grab a freshly squeezed fruit juice or a chilled coconut.
4. Leblon – Ipanema
Shopping Mall
5. The half marathon route
Forest, Shopping Mall
6. Praia de Botafogo – Urca
Bookstore, Store
7. Tijuca Forest
Forest, Park
8. The Christ the Redeemer Route
Forest, Park
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