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  1. Natchez Trace Parkway
    Highland Rim Trail Section

    Twenty-mile point-to-point run on paved parkway or dirt trail, near Franklin, Tennessee.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    24.8 miles
    Duration
  2. Mossy Ridge Trail
    Mossy Ridge Trail at Percy Warner Park - Road Running

    Favorite Nashville running trail in the scenic Percy Warner Park.

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    8.4 miles
    Duration
    4.5-mile loop trail.
  3. Centennial Park

    Nashville's premier city park, providing a casual recreational outlet for runners of all ability levels in the heart of West End.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    1.9 miles
    Duration
    10-30 minutes
  4. Parthenon, Centennial Park
    Centennial Park - Road Running

    Nashville's popular West End park provides a mile-long loop for runners of all ability levels.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    1.9 miles
    Duration
    There is a one-mile loop trail around the perimeter of the park, and other connecting trails inside the park. All are paved and relatively flat.
  5. Fort Negley in Nashville, TN
    Fort Negley

    Take a run among what was the largest inland masonry fortification in North America when it was built.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    1.8 miles
    Duration
    As long or as short as you want
  6. Cumberland River Greenway - MetroCenter Levee

    A straight, flat section of Nashville’s greenway system that’s perfect for getting in some easy miles year-round

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    2.5 miles
    Duration
    As long (or as short) as you want
  7. The Music City Star train pulls into Riverfront Station
    Riverfront Park - Road Running

    Riverside running in the heart of Nashville's downtown.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    0.7 miles
    Duration
  8. Riverfront Park in Nashville
    River Park to Downtown Franklin

    About 20-miles of road running, almost entirely on sidewalks. Great route, but know your limits.

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    11.9 miles
    Duration
    20 miles, 2-5 hours
  9. Downtown Franklin rotary
    River Park to Downtown Franklin - Road Running

    Ten or 20 miles of road running between Brentwood's River Park and downtown Franklin, Tennessee.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    11.9 miles
    Duration
  10. Fort Negley, Nashville
    Fort Negley - Road Running

    Fort Negley offers a quick running loop with panoramic views over Nashville's skyline.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    1.8 miles
    Duration
    Running all the trails in Fort Negley covers a distance of some 0.75 miles. The views from the top are stunning, and you'll likely want to pause and take in the scenery.
  11. Riverfront Park in Nashville
    Riverfront Park

    The city's physical epicenter offers green space, great views and paths on which to explore the city.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    0.7 miles
    Duration
    30 minutes - 2 hours
  12. Richland Creek Greenway

    A neighborhood gateway to Nashville's Greenway system, providing roughly four miles of customizable running routes for joggers to choose from.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    4.5 miles
    Duration
    As long (or as short) as you want
  13. The trail from River Park to Ravenwood offers plenty of scenery for runners.
    River Park to Ravenwood Out and Back - Road Running

    The eight mile out and back path from Brentwood's River Park to Ravenwood High School is perfect for any runner looking for a moderate, scenic workout.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    11.9 miles
    Duration
    An eight mile course. Need to cut time? Make your turn-around earlier.
  14. Percy Warner Park Trails
    Percy Warner - Road Running

    Miles of paved and unpaved running trails in southwest Nashville's much-loved heritage park.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    8.2 miles
    Duration
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