Out and back paved running through small campus and college athletic facilities
* Start/Finish at Market St and San Carlos St
* Run East down San Carlos and through campus after crossing 4th St
* Turn R on 10th St after passing the 50-meter lap pool
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.
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.
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.
This urban route follows a mostly paved (one gravel portion) path across 18 miles.
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.
Decide whether you want to run, hike or ride up to (and we mean UP) to this Park, or drive up to the trailheads and main park area. At the end of Calaveras Road in Milpitas, a pedestrian path meanders along the road and follows the mile plus climb.
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.
This paved path is a fantastic run/walk route, especially for those staying at the Hyatt Regency, Hilton or Marriott in Sunnyvale. Guests of the Hyatt can obtain a palm-size map created by "yours truly" from the front desk.
Breathtaking views of marshland with trails that slither between, the Baylands is one of those run routes where you can lose yourself in nature. 15 miles of trails offer plenty of twists, turns and nature views.