Sangamon County

The best running trails in Sangamon County

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Running in Sangamon 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 Sangamon 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.

Washington Park Duck Pond loop from Springfield	Expert 02:00 19.3km
Washington Park Duck Pond loop from Vinegar Hill	Intermediate 00:49 7.96km
Running loop from Cotton Hill	Intermediate 00:41 6.11km
Lake Springfield loop from Southern View	Expert 02:00 19.4km
Washington Park Duck Pond – Capitol View loop from Vinegar Hill	Intermediate 01:19 12.8km

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Washington Park Duck Pond loop from Springfield
02:00
19.3km
6:12/km
80m
80m
Expert
16
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Washington Park Duck Pond loop from Vinegar Hill
00:49
7.96km
6:12/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
12
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Running loop from Cotton Hill
00:41
6.11km
6:42/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lake Springfield loop from Southern View
02:00
19.4km
6:11/km
50m
50m
Expert
2
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Washington Park Duck Pond – Capitol View loop from Vinegar Hill

01:19

12.8km

6:12/km

50m

Intermediate

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

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The best running trails in Sangamon County

Washington Park Duck Pond loop from Springfield

Washington Park Duck Pond loop from Vinegar Hill

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Running loop from Cotton Hill

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