The best running trails in Costa Rica
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3,619
runners
324
runs
Last updated: October 16, 2025
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128
runners
1. Poza El Salto - Río Fortuna loop from Los Olivos
8.87km
00:57
130m
130m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
143
runners
2. Lago de los Niños loop from Tubo Tico (AyA)
12.1km
01:18
120m
120m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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124
runners
3. Running loop from La Fortuna
8.48km
00:54
120m
120m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
125
runners
4. Running loop from Puerto Viejo
7.71km
00:52
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
114
runners
5. Running loop from Metrópolis 2
9.20km
00:57
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
57
runners
6. Playa Chiquita loop from Puerto Viejo
9.76km
01:03
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
53
runners
7. Playa Cocles loop from Puerto Viejo
8.71km
01:00
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
48
runners
8. Amazing Spot for Running loop from San Bosco
16.2km
01:42
120m
120m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
42
runners
9. Monteverde Sunset Viewpoint loop from Barrio Monteverde
7.99km
00:54
230m
230m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
41
runners
10. Mirador Volcán loop from Zeta 13
6.95km
00:53
130m
130m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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