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A shaded running route along Houston's Bay Area Blvd., Kelly Smith
Here in Houston, Texas, we're fortunate to have weather that allows us to enjoy popular running routes year round. It's hot in the summertime, but at least we don't have to shovel humidity in the winter. In the summer the key is to work out and train in the morning or late afternoon.
As the fifth largest city in the United States, it's also easy to find shady routes, and this index with help you explore them. Bookmark us and check back often because this page is added to on a regular basis.
| Popular running and hiking routes in the Houston, Texas area | |
 | The Clear Lake Bay Area to Brook Forest Greenbelt running route This Greenbelt running route features shade and a series of inclines which makes for a great training workout. |
 | Run the Fred Hartman Bridge for a Houston hill workout The Houston area is woefully shy of proper hills. This bridge provides a great opportunity for some quality hillwork. |
 | Trail running routes in the Houston area: the Holly Bay Trail The Holly Bay Trail also provides adequate shade in the summer for running, mountain biking or hiking. For more than a stroll, it connects to the Armand Bayou Hike and Bike Trail along Red Bluff Rd. |
.jpg) | The Bay Area loop is a popular Houston running route The Bay Area loop incorporates Bay Area Blvd., Red Bluff Rd., Kirby, NASA Rd 1, and Space Center by NASA JSC. The distance is 12 miles, ideal for a long run. |
 | Trail running on the Armand Bayou Hike and Bike Trail The Armand Bayou Hike and Bike Trail is shaded and runs along Red Bluff in Pasadena. It connects to the Holly Bay Trail at one end and Bay Area on the other. |
 | The Seabrook Trail is one of Houston's hidden running routes The Seabrook, Texas, trail system links the city's parks, and hosts the Seabrook Lucky Trails Marathon in March. During the past year it has seen more runner traffic but still, it's never crowded. |
 | Focus on running in Houston: Memorial Park Memorial Park in Houston, Texas is the city's most popular and crowded running route. It is also the site of the original Houston Marathon. One loop is approximately 3 miles, but it's a great place to park when running Buffalo Bayou. |
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