Near the baseball fields and tennis courts (about a mile south of SJSU campus), the SJSU track is a 400-meter oval for those interested in a measured run or sprint session. The track itself is a bit worn, but still works out well. See our "Campus Run" map for more detailed location information. Plenty of parking available.

In how many cities are you able to run along a paved path that stretches through the heart of downtown, beside an airport runway, and along popular commercial districts? The Guadalupe River Trail is convenient and popular with the local running crowd and travelers staying in hotels along it. Accessing the fairly flat path is simple if staying at many of our recommended downtown San Jose and Airport hotels. The path is insulated in a few areas by dense bushes and trees, so be alert and only walk/jog during daylight hours.

If you're staying in the Milpitas area and looking for an oval to run intervals, this sand track will suffice. Four laps to a mile and bathrooms are located on the north end beyond the fence-line. After heavy rains, the surface will puddle and likely not be ideal conditions.

If staying on or near campus and looking for a run venue uninterrupted by automobiles or traffic signals, consider the perimeter dirt trail around Santa Clara's open field. The large grassy area is located on the southeast side of campus, adjacent to El Camino Real as it curves. It's surrounded by chain-link fence so use the entry gate at the end of Bellomy Street/Accolti Way. We didn't measure, but our best guess is once around will accrue approximately a half-mile.