Running in Virginia Beach city 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 Virginia Beach city—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: September 30, 2025

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1. Virginia Beach Boardwalk

8.88km

00:55

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

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2. Cape Henry Trail — First Landing State Park

24.4km

02:33

10m

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

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3. Long Creek Trail & Cape Henry Trail loop — First Landing State Park

12.7km

01:25

10m

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

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4. Osmanthus Trail loop — First Landing State Park

5.13km

00:37

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

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5. Perimeter Loop — Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area

2.90km

00:20

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Pleasure House Point Natural Area loop — Virginia Beach

2.44km

00:17

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Stumpy Lake Loop — Virginia Beach

8.51km

00:55

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

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8. Fishing Pier – Neptune Statue loop from Lake View

5.42km

00:33

10m

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

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9. Virginia Beach Boardwalk – Fishing Pier loop from Virginia Beach

6.26km

00:39

10m

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

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10. Lake Trashmore loop from Campostella Heights

5.44km

00:34

20m

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

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The best running trails in Virginia Beach city

1. Virginia Beach Boardwalk

2. Cape Henry Trail — First Landing State Park

3. Long Creek Trail & Cape Henry Trail loop — First Landing State Park

4. Osmanthus Trail loop — First Landing State Park

5. Perimeter Loop — Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area

6. Pleasure House Point Natural Area loop — Virginia Beach

7. Stumpy Lake Loop — Virginia Beach

8. Fishing Pier – Neptune Statue loop from Lake View

9. Virginia Beach Boardwalk – Fishing Pier loop from Virginia Beach

10. Lake Trashmore loop from Campostella Heights

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