Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.56 km

Hatch Memorial Shell

Highlight • Monument

The Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell, or Hatch Shell, is an iconic outdoor concert venue on the Charles River Esplanade. Built in 1939–1940, it showcases Art Deco architecture and can …

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2.70 km

Gloucester Street Dock on the Charles River Esplanade

Highlight • Structure

This is one of four restored docks around the city. You can often find people sunbathing or soaking in the views of the Charles River from the dock.

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7.57 km

Boston University Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Iron bridge with a beautiful view of the river and the city but above all with its own bike lanes!

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8.09 km

Charles Riverfront Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lots of people run, cycle, walk, and relax here. The paved track extends around the river in a roughly 8-13 mile loop. I recommend going early in the morning for a sunrise run.

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9.53 km

Downtown View from Harvard Bridge

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Harvard Bridge goes by a few names; MIT Bridge, the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, or the "Mass. Ave." Bridge. It's the longest bridge over the Charles River at 2,164.8 feet and provides some great panoramic views of Boston and Cambridge.

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13.0 km

Storrow Lagoon

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Storrow Lagoon is a small body of water sandwiched between the Dr. Paul Dudley White Path and the Charles River Esplanade. You can't bike on the path on the other …

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15.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.65 km

1.51 km

1.27 km

919 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.93 km

3.54 km

1.40 km

1.27 km

224 m

109 m

Elevation

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