Running routes near you
Hand-picked running routes across the UK. Pick a city to see classic loops, distances and starting points — then design your own version on the map.
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Running routes in London
Greater London, England • 5 routes
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Running routes in Manchester
Greater Manchester, England • 5 routes
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Running routes in Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh, Scotland • 5 routes
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Running routes in Bristol
Bristol, South West England • 5 routes
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Running routes in Leeds
West Yorkshire, England • 5 routes
Frequently asked questions
- How do I plan a running route in a new city? +
- Open Pacer's route planner, drop a pin where you want to start, then tap along the roads or paths you'd like to follow. Pacer snaps your line to real streets and trails and shows live distance, so you can build any 5K, 10K or longer loop without guesswork. Save it and it's there on your phone on race day.
- Is there a free running route planner for the UK? +
- Yes — Pacer is completely free. There's no sign-up wall to plan a route, no premium tier, and no paid maps. You only need an account if you want to save runs to your profile or schedule them on the calendar.
- How do I find good running routes near me? +
- Start with the city guides on this page for hand-picked loops with distances and starting points. Once you know the area, use the planner to build a route that matches your exact distance — most UK cities have parks, canal towpaths or quiet residential streets that work well for running.
- How accurate is the distance measurement? +
- Pacer snaps your route to the actual road or path network and measures the real distance you'll cover, not a straight-line estimate. That's the same method used by training apps and race organisers, so it's reliable for marathon training plans and pacing.
- Can I save a route and run it later on my phone? +
- Yes. Sign in (free), save the route, and open it on your phone when you head out. Your saved runs sync across devices so you can plan on a laptop and follow on mobile.
- What's the best surface for a city running route — roads, parks or canals? +
- It depends what you're training for. Roads are fastest and most consistent. Parks give you softer ground and are kinder on the joints. Canal towpaths and disused railway lines are usually flat and traffic-free, which makes them brilliant for long runs and tempo sessions. The city guides above tag each route by surface so you can pick what suits you.