Best Running Routes in Los Angeles
The best places to run in Los Angeles, CA are its car-free trails, greenways, and park loops — the same multi-use paths cyclists use, framed here for runners. Warm and dry most of the year (60–85°F at the coast, hotter inland and in the Valley).
Climate for running in Los Angeles
Warm and dry most of the year (60–85°F at the coast, hotter inland and in the Valley). A short wet season runs December–March. Santa Ana winds bring hot, dry, gusty offshore days in fall.
Running-friendly paths
The Strand (Marvin Braude Path)
≈22 miScenic, mostly flat waterfront path — exposed to the breeze but a classic spot for a run.
Distances are the full path length — most runners do an out-and-back or a single loop and adjust to taste.
Season by season
Spring
Mar–MayMarine-layer mornings clear to ideal afternoons. The canyons are green and quiet.
Summer
Jun–SepCoast stays mild; the Valley and canyons get hot. Ride early on inland routes.
Fall
Oct–NovSanta Anas bring fast, clear, gusty days — mind the offshore wind on descents.
Winter
Dec–FebMostly dry and 60s. A few Pacific storms — check radar before canyon climbs.
What to wear running in Los Angeles
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Frequently asked
Where can I run in Los Angeles?
Top car-free options in Los Angeles include The Strand (Marvin Braude Path).
Is Los Angeles a good city for running?
The best places to run in Los Angeles, CA are its car-free trails, greenways, and park loops — the same multi-use paths cyclists use, framed here for runners. Warm and dry most of the year (60–85°F at the coast, hotter inland and in the Valley).
What should I wear running in Los Angeles?
Dress for the conditions: Warm and dry most of the year (60–85°F at the coast, hotter inland and in the Valley). A short wet season runs December–March. Santa Ana winds bring hot, dry, gusty offshore days in fall. Use the free What-to-Wear tool for the exact kit at today's temperature.
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