Florida running

Northwest Florida / Panhandle

• Pensacola: If you're going to be in Pensacola, there are dozens of places to run.
• Check in at Running Wild for route information or to stop and use the restroom and grab some water before/during/after your run.
• If you prefer your running with a side of beer, the East Hill Hares and Hounds and Survivor Hash will keep you well "hydrated." Or join the weekly Seville Quarter Milers (Mondays) and McGuire's (Tuesdays).
• For beachside running there is a paved bike-and-pedestrian path that runs from Casino Beach west (2.5 mi.) to the entrance to Fort Pickens National Seashore. Park at Casino Beach and run the route as an out-and-back (restrooms and water available at the beginning and at the 2.5 mile turnaround) or drive into Fort Pickens and run the flat-but-scenic trails through coastal marsh, campgrounds, and around the fort.



Sunset at Fort Pickens

• Crestview and Milton: About 25 minutes west of Crestview are the Bear Lake and Krul Lake recreation areas. Start at Krul Lake, run to and around Bear Lake, and back for a 7-mile trail run.
• Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Okaloosa Island: Take a spin around Okaloosa Island, or check in with the Northwest Florida Track Club for suggestions on local running events.



Destin Harbor

• Panama City: Check in with the Panhandle Runners for weekly runs and other events.
• Tallahassee: The Florida State University campus is a beautiful place for a run, or join the Gulf Winds Track Club.

Eastern Florida

• Jacksonville: The Jacksonville Running Company posts a wealth of information about weekly group runs and other events on their website.
• St. Augustine: A history-minded tourist's paradise, runners in St. Augustine have plenty of options to choose from. (Except hills. The closest thing to a hill in St. Augustine is the Bridge of Lions.)  The downtown tourist areas are good for early-morning running, and the beach neighborhoods are runner-friendly at any time of day.



Historic city gate in St. Augustine

• Daytona Beach:  The Daytona Beachcombers Running Club is a helpful resource

Inland

• Gainesville: The Florida Track Club (based in Gainseville) hosts a number of events each week.
• Orlando: The Orlando Runner's Club will keep you moving (much faster those long lines at Disney).

West Coast Florida

• St. Petersburg: See the St. Pete Road Runners.
• Tampa: Check out the Tampa Running Meetup Group.

South Florida

• Fort Lauderdale: The Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners Club has you covered. 
• Miami: Miami Runners. 

Other Florida Running Resources:

• List of Florida running clubs from Running in the USA
• Florida East Coast Runners
• Florida Running Clubs

Are you involved in a Florida running group, or do you have a favorite running route that is not listed here? Send me the info and I'll consider adding it to the list.