Road Running in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX

Running trails in Dallas. Bachman Lake Greenbelt

A hidden gem for those wishing to escape the bustle of the city, this park hidden within a residential district offers a very extensive path along hills and wooded areas as well as along a pleasant creek and wide open fields further down the path.

In the year 2000, Dallas started construction on the old MKT (Katy) rail line in order to turn this abandoned set of tracks into an urban park. Situated in Dallas in the Uptown District, the 3.5 mile paved Katy Trail is a favorite among locals.

Trinity Park offers a pleasant and safe path for individuals to run with full view of the Trinity River and downtown, with full access the the rest of the Trinity Trails.

Foster Park is a simple and easily run path that unites with the nearby Kellis Park, as well as with the much larger Overton Park to the north. This is the largest beginning of the southern section of the larger Trinity Trails System that is still in the city proper.

Overton Park guides runners down a quiet path through the peaceful neighborhood of the same name, dodging the traffic and crowds of Texas Christian University for a pleasant stroll in a place filled with nature without leaving the city.

The Trinity Trails system really has something to offer everyone. With so much open pavement to explore, marathoners and ultra-runners will keep themselves occupied with several beautiful routes to choose from.

Tucked within the sleepy neighborhood of Lakewood, the White Rock Lake Trail is one of the most popular trails in Dallas. Boasting 11 miles of paved path/road, the trail hugs the shoreline of the lake and is a road runner's paradise.

Situated in Dallas in the Uptown District, the 3.5 mile Katy Trail is a paved trail that is a favorite among locals. Once a long time eyesore of abandoned railroad tracks, it has since been turned into a major recreational hub for urbanites.