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San Diego County

The best running trails in San Diego County

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Running in San Diego County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in San Diego County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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449

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1. SDSU Beach, Cystal Pier & South Mission Beach via Ocean Front Walk — San Diego

8.47km

00:52

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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303

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2. Embarcadero Marina Park North via The Embarcadero — San Diego

12.3km

01:16

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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226

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3. Lake Miramar loop — San Diego

7.98km

00:55

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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186

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4. Mission Bay loop — San Diego

18.7km

01:56

30m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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149

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5. Ocean Boulevard & Bayside loop — Coronado Island

11.6km

01:12

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(2)

144

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6. Mission Bay Park loop — San Diego

7.94km

00:49

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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103

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7. Fiesta Island run loop — San Diego

9.82km

01:01

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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100

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8. Torrey Pines State Park loop — Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

9.52km

01:11

240m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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100

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9. Yokohama Friendship Bell & Bessemer Beach loop — Shoreline Park

7.97km

00:51

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Sweetwater Park Trail loop — Rohr Park

6.56km

00:41

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in San Diego County

1. SDSU Beach, Cystal Pier & South Mission Beach via Ocean Front Walk — San Diego

2. Embarcadero Marina Park North via The Embarcadero — San Diego

3. Lake Miramar loop — San Diego

4. Mission Bay loop — San Diego

5. Ocean Boulevard & Bayside loop — Coronado Island

6. Mission Bay Park loop — San Diego

7. Fiesta Island run loop — San Diego

8. Torrey Pines State Park loop — Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

9. Yokohama Friendship Bell & Bessemer Beach loop — Shoreline Park

10. Sweetwater Park Trail loop — Rohr Park

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