How to Find Running Routes Near You by State on MapMyRun

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MapMyRun's homepage includes a "Find a Run Near You" section that lists all 50 U.S. states, each linking to running routes in that state. To use it, open mapmyrun.com, find the state list near the bottom of the homepage, and select your state to browse local route options. This is the fastest path when you already know which state you'll be running in — for example, when traveling or relocating and want to scope out routes before you arrive.

Step by Step

  1. Go to mapmyrun.com. The state list lives on the homepage, so you don't need an account to reach it.
  2. Scroll to "Find a Run Near You." The section sits below the main route-finding and training content, organized as a simple list of state names.
  3. Select your state. Each state name is a link (e.g., "Run in California," "Run in Texas") that takes you to routes in that state.
  4. Browse and narrow down. Use the route listings to compare options and pick one that fits your distance and location.

Expected result: You land on a state-specific view of MapMyRun's route database rather than a national list, so you can evaluate nearby options directly.

What You Need to Know Before You Start

  • JavaScript is required. The homepage notes that the full interactive experience needs JavaScript enabled. If the state links or route pages don't respond, check your browser settings first.
  • The list is U.S.-only. All 50 states appear, from Alabama through Wyoming. There is no equivalent state-by-state entry point for other countries on this page.
  • No login is mentioned for browsing. The homepage presents route discovery as an open entry point; account creation is listed separately alongside challenges and training plans. Whether deeper route features require an account isn't specified in the available page content, so treat browsing and account-based features as separate steps.

Choosing the Right Route Once You're in a State

The homepage describes MapMyRun as maintaining "the largest database of the best places to run," so expect multiple options per area rather than a single suggestion. When comparing routes, weigh:

  • Distance and terrain — match the route to your planned workout rather than picking the first result.
  • Location convenience — a route near where you're staying beats a better-rated one across town.
  • Familiarity for travel — for a first run in a new city, a well-trafficked, clearly mapped route reduces the risk of wrong turns.

Common Snags

  • State list not visible: Usually a JavaScript or page-load issue; reload with scripts enabled.
  • Too many results: Narrow by neighborhood or landmark within the state rather than scrolling the full list.
  • Planning a group or repeated run: Save the route rather than re-finding it each time — the site also offers account creation, which is the natural place to keep routes together.

Related Things You Can Do From the Same Site

The homepage groups route discovery with other tools: creating your own running map, joining running challenges, and following running training plans. If your goal is broader than a one-off route — say, a training block for a race — those sections are worth a look after you've found your local route.