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: March 1, 2026

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11.1 km

Franklin Park Conservatory

Highlight • Monument

Franklin Park Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has an array of exotic plants and offers educational programming. Franklin Park is known as a home to my artworks by Dale Chihuly, a world-famous glass artist.

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11.8 km

Franklin Park

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Franklin Park is a 59-acre regional park and home to the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The conservatory, which dates back to 1895, is listed on the National Register …

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21.5 km

Scioto Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Scioto Trail runs through the heart of downtown Columbus along the Scioto River. The trail is almost 7 miles long and is completely paved.

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22.2 km

View of Downtown Columbus and Scioto River

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With the sparkling water in front of you and the city skyline in the background, this is a great place to stop and take in the view. It's especially great …

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22.3 km

View of Columbus Skyline

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Along the Scioto River Trail, visitors get views of the downtown Columbus skyline with the river in the foreground. Columbus is the nation's 14th largest city and this walking path …

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22.8 km

Historic Columbus Union Station Arch

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The Union Station Arch stands 35 feet tall and is a Beaux-Arts structure designed by Daniel Burnham. This is the centerpiece of McFerson Commons Park, but it was originally part …

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22.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

7.44 km

3.54 km

1.89 km

633 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

3.32 km

2.76 km

633 m

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