The best running routes in Los Angeles

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District by district

The best 5 km run that starts in each of 8 districts across Los Angeles, and where it ranks in the city.

Westside

Ranked from 79 routes across

From Palms

The best 5 km run in Westside, eighth of 8 districts in Los Angeles.

4.3 km about 26 min 41 m up 13% through nature

Starts at Palms station.

How it compares with the median run in Los Angeles

Through nature 13%median 12%

Quiet streets 75%median 77%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 0.3 km

Away from traffic 96%median 82%

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From Expo/Sepulveda4.6 km 16 m up 16% natureStarts at Expo/Sepulveda station From Farmer's Market5.2 km 23 m up 12% natureStarts at Farmer's Market tram stop

Central Los Angeles

Ranked from 225 routes across

From Chinatown

The best 5 km run in Central Los Angeles, fourth of 8 districts in Los Angeles.

5.5 km about 33 min 82 m up 59% through nature

Starts at Chinatown station.

How it compares with the median run in Los Angeles

Through nature 59%median 12%

Quiet streets 31%median 77%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 2.5 km

Away from traffic 81%median 82%

Views 19%median 0%

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From Hollywood/Western6.5 km 191 m up 37% natureStarts at Hollywood/Western metro station From Pershing Square5.4 km 53 m up 29% natureStarts at Pershing Square metro station

South Los Angeles

Ranked from 162 routes across

From Jefferson/USC

The best 5 km run in South Los Angeles, second of 8 districts in Los Angeles.

4.5 km about 27 min 6 m up 63% through nature

Starts at Jefferson/USC station.

How it compares with the median run in Los Angeles

Through nature 63%median 12%

Quiet streets 54%median 77%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 2.4 km

Away from traffic 81%median 82%

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From La Cienega/Jefferson3.3 km 7 m up 38% natureStarts at La Cienega/Jefferson station From Avalon4.4 km 4 m up 11% natureStarts at Avalon station

San Fernando Valley

Ranked from 225 routes across

Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area

The best 5 km run in San Fernando Valley, and the best in Los Angeles.

3.3 km about 20 min 6 m up 100% through nature 15% unpaved

Starts at Victory/Petit bus stop.

How it compares with the median run in Los Angeles

Through nature 100%median 12%

Quiet streets 76%median 77%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 3.3 km

Away from traffic 100%median 82%

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From White Oak / Kittridge5.2 km 3 m up 56% natureStarts at White Oak / Kittridge bus stop From De Soto and Victory5.5 km 13 m up 80% natureStarts at De Soto and Victory bus stop

Northeast Los Angeles

Ranked from 208 routes across

From Figueroa & Avenue 45

The best 5 km run in Northeast Los Angeles, third of 8 districts in Los Angeles.

5.3 km about 32 min 153 m up 69% through nature 52% unpaved

Starts at Figueroa & Avenue 45 bus stop.

How it compares with the median run in Los Angeles

Through nature 69%median 12%

Quiet streets 53%median 77%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 3.5 km

Away from traffic 94%median 82%

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From York / Avenue 663.9 km 34 m up 60% natureStarts at York / Avenue 66 bus stop From Mercury & Huntington5.5 km 212 m up 57% natureStarts at Mercury & Huntington bus stop

East Los Angeles

Ranked from 187 routes across

From Metro 256

The best 5 km run in East Los Angeles, sixth of 8 districts in Los Angeles.

4.1 km about 25 min 180 m up 48% through nature 42% unpaved

Starts at Metro 256 bus stop.

How it compares with the median run in Los Angeles

Through nature 48%median 12%

Quiet streets 97%median 77%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 1.5 km

Away from traffic 98%median 82%

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From Zonal & Mission3.6 km 33 m up 47% natureStarts at Zonal & Mission bus stop From Lincoln/Cypress5.8 km 192 m up 27% natureStarts 82 m from Lincoln/Cypress station

Crescenta Valley

Ranked from 44 routes across

From Foothill / McVine

The best 5 km run in Crescenta Valley, seventh of 8 districts in Los Angeles.

5.9 km about 35 min 54 m up 39% through nature 31% unpaved

Starts at Foothill / McVine bus stop.

How it compares with the median run in Los Angeles

Through nature 39%median 12%

Quiet streets 88%median 77%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 2.3 km

Away from traffic 82%median 82%

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From Sunland / Fenwick5.0 km 44 m up 17% natureStarts at Sunland / Fenwick bus stop From Foothill / Haines Canyon4.0 km 127 m up 0% natureStarts at Foothill / Haines Canyon bus stop

Los Angeles Harbor

Ranked from 142 routes across

From Pacific Avenue & 15th Street

The best 5 km run in Los Angeles Harbor, fifth of 8 districts in Los Angeles.

4.9 km about 29 min 20 m up 57% through nature 14% unpaved

Starts at Pacific Avenue & 15th Street bus stop.

How it compares with the median run in Los Angeles

Through nature 57%median 12%

Quiet streets 88%median 77%

Starts near a station at the station

Longest nature stretch 2.8 km

Away from traffic 95%median 82%

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From C & Fries (Metro 202 Southbound)3.7 km 3 m up 31% natureStarts at C & Fries (Metro 202 Southbound) bus stop From Vermont / Anaheim5.8 km 22 m up 52% natureStarts at Vermont / Anaheim bus stop

The best running routes in Los Angeles

The best 5 km runs in Los Angeles

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District by district

Westside

Central Los Angeles

South Los Angeles

San Fernando Valley

Northeast Los Angeles

East Los Angeles

Crescenta Valley

Los Angeles Harbor

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