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7 Replies Last post: Apr 10, 2007 9:28 PM by drentfro  
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Mar 6, 2007 5:46 PM

Tempe, AZ area running routes/trails?

I'm going down to watch some Cactus League games next week and am hoping to get a 4 or 5 miler in each day. I'm staying in Tempe by the ASU campus. In the past, I've just run the streets around the campus but I'm wondering if there are any suggested trails or routes w/ less traffic in Tempe that I could use w/o having to drive anywhere. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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1. Mar 7, 2007 2:28 PM in response to: gbrunner4
Re: Tempe, AZ area running routes/trails?
You may have to do some driving. Here are some places to start.

Scottsdale Running Co. (which has a location in south Tempe) does group runs and the staff there seems friendly and knowledgeable. Their website also has maps of the extensive canal system we have in the Valley, the banks of which are really great for running.

http://www.scottsdalerunningco.com/canals.html[/URL" target="_blank">

Just north of the 202/Salt River is the city of Scottsdale. Just north of the river on McClintock/Hayden you will find the greenbelt. It has an extensive path system that stretchs north at least 10 miles. The paths are concrete, but otherwise excellent for running because there are pedestrian underpasses for the major streets. Here is a map of the area near Tempe.

http://www.ci.scottsdale.az.us/Traffic/AltTransMethod/BikeMap/Section_1.asp[/URL" target="_blank">

Last, many people use the USA Track & Field website to post routes. Do a search on Tempe and see what you turn up (I see 108 routes currently). The site will give you some excellent maps using Google Earth.

http://www.usatf.com/routes/[/URL" target="_blank">

This route, for example, takes you to the greenbelt from near downtown Tempe.

http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=35637[/URL" target="_blank">

Hopefully there is something in there you can use.

Cheers,
Billy
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2. Dec 26, 2007 11:59 AM in response to: gbrunner4
Re: Tempe, AZ area running routes/trails?
Thank you very much Billy. The weather forecast looks great too, especially coming from the snow here in Wisconsin.

http://This message has been edited by gbrunner4 (edited Mar-08-2007).
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3. Mar 12, 2007 11:41 AM in response to: gbrunner4
Re: Tempe, AZ area running routes/trails?
Thanks for posting this! I am moving to the area in July and will definately need running routes and was looking to join a running club as well. Do you run with the Scottsdale Running Co.? How is it?
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4. Mar 12, 2007 2:25 PM in response to: gbrunner4
Re: Tempe, AZ area running routes/trails?
Julie,

Honestly, I haven't run with them. I keep meaning to. I just need to get it done.

However, I did have a friend that I trained with run with them and she seemed impressed.

Best of luck on your move!
Billy
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6. Mar 24, 2007 10:49 PM in response to: gbrunner4
Re: Tempe, AZ area running routes/trails?
Kiwanis Park - south of Baseline, west of Rural -
is popular with runners.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=6111%2BS%2BAll%2BAmerican%2BWay&city=Tempe&state=az&zipcode=&homesubmit=Get%2BMap[/URL" target="_blank">
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7. Apr 10, 2007 9:28 PM in response to: gbrunner4
Re: Tempe, AZ area running routes/trails?
If you're looking to do something different, hike up Camelback Mountain, in the middle of Phoenix. It can be done in trail shoes, will definitely get your heart rate up, and the view from the top is spectacular. Take lots of water.
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