Extended Lake Union Loop

The standard running loop around Lake Union is a touch over 6 miles. With the addition of a side loop around Portage Bay, you can bring it up to 8 and a half, taking in a bit of UW's campus and crossing over the cut into Montlake. Sticking to the water's edge keeps the terrain nice and flat, but if you want some climbing, head up into Capitol Hill via Interlaken park.

Here, I've factored in a stop at PCC for a cold drink.

Running in Queen Anne

The crown of Queen Anne is a great place for running. It's mostly level along tree-lined streets and has great views of Elliot Bay and the Seattle skyline. The Queen Anne Boulevard route is 4.1 miles, according to Google. Jen and I often do a slightly shorter 3.7 mile run, by cutting short the north-west loop staying on 7th West past Coe Elementary School.

More Seattle running routes

• Loop around Lake Union
• Green Lake
• Home from work
• Fred Hutch, East Lake, Arboretum, Interlaken
• 11.1 mile loop out to Discovery Park