Running in Every State
Your state-by-state guide to the best running routes, races, trails, and local tips across America. Pick a state and start exploring.
This page is a directory of Motera's running guides for all 50 US states. Each state has its own guide covering the best local running routes, popular races, terrain and climate notes, the local running culture and clubs, and state-specific safety tips such as heat, humidity, or road conditions to plan around. The guides are built for runners moving to a new state, travelers who want to keep training on the road, and anyone researching where to run before a trip or relocation.
Every guide is written to answer the practical questions a runner actually has: where are the good routes, when is the weather best, which races are worth traveling for, and what should I watch out for locally. Pick your state below to read the full guide.
Every State Has Roads Worth Racing. Motera Turns Yours Into a Map.
Wherever you run, from Alabama backroads to New York greenways, Motera captures the ground you cover as territory on a live map. Read the guide for your state, then bring the game with you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a running guide for my state?
Scroll the list below or use your browser search (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to jump straight to your state. All 50 US states are covered, each with its own dedicated page at /running/[state-name].
What is included in each state running guide?
Every state guide covers top local running routes, popular races, climate and seasonal running conditions, terrain notes, the local running culture and clubs, and state-specific safety tips like heat, wildlife, or road conditions to watch for.
Are these state running guides free to use?
Yes. Every state guide on Motera is free to read, with no sign-up or account required.
Do the guides cover trail running as well as road running?
Most state guides mix both, listing paved greenways and urban routes alongside state park trails and hillier terrain where relevant to that state.
Are all 50 states covered yet?
Yes, all 50 US states now have a complete running guide live on the site.
How is this different from a generic Google search for running routes?
Each guide is written specifically for that state, pulling together routes, races, climate, and safety advice in one place instead of requiring you to piece together information from multiple sources.
