Lonely Planet Epic Runs of the World: explore the world's most thrilling running routes and trails

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Organised by continent, Lonely Planet’s Epic Runs of the World takes runners past giraffes, zebras, and rhinos in Africa, along courses the length of Vancouver’s Stanley Park Seawall in the Americas, offers spectacular views of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak in Asia and jogs along Rome’s Tiber River in Europe, while inviting athletes to push themselves to the limit in Oceania’s Blue Mountains Ultra. Long-distance cycle tours are a cheap, challenging and entirely unforgettable way to see the world. But are you willing to swap planes and hotel beds for a tent, two wheels and the open road? In this comprehensive runner’s companion, you’ll find 50 first-hand accounts of the world’s greatest running routes – from short city runs and must-do marathons to cross country trails and challenging ultras – plus a further 150 courses around the globe to satisfy runners of all abilities, whether you’re an established or aspiring runner. With 37 eye-catching stations inspired by traditional caravansaries, the Doha Metro, opened in 2019, is one of the world’s most architecturally striking subway systems. It’s also ultra-cheap, with all trips costing just QR2 and total journey costs capped at QR6 per day. Intersecting at Msheireb in the heart of Doha, the system’s three lines (red, green and gold) offer regular and reliable services. The driverless, mostly underground trains generally run every few minutes from 6am to 11pm Sunday to Wednesday, until midnight Thursday and Saturday, and from 2pm to midnight on Friday, with operating hours typically extended during special events. Along Chile’s Carretera Austral, Aerocord’s tiny, weather-dependent Cessnas and Piper Navajo planes connect Coyhaique to Villa O’Higgins, and Chile Chico and Puerto Montt to Chaitén. Cycling is a serious undertaking but extremely fun

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The physical and mental benefits are endless. It’s a great way to keep your body and brain in great shape, you can do it any time, any place, your confidence is boosted and best of all it’s free! (Unless you acquire an expensive obsession with running trainers…) Racing down First Ave in Manhattan, the skyscrapers glinting in the sun, the cheering crowds five-deep on either side, is one of the most uplifting experiences in running. The New York City Marathon is a festival from start to finish, taking you on a tour of the city’s five boroughs, the roads lined the entire way with people encouraging you, holding up hilarious placards and handing out food and drink of every description. Just save a little energy for the rolling hills of Central Park at the end.Runs in Europe include: Amalfi Coast's Path of the Gods (Italy) A Classic Fell Run in the Lakes (England) The Athens Marathon (Greece) Dublin's Wild Side (Ireland) It was 490BC when Greek soldier Pheidippides ran 26 miles from the ancient city of Marathon to Athens to proclaim victory over the Persians in the battle of Marathon. The rest, as they say, is history. The Athens marathon follows in Pheidippides’ famous footsteps, crossing through the scenic hills outside the city (this is not a fast course) on the way to one of the greatest finishes in marathon running: a lap of the ancient Olympic stadium – which was also the venue for the first modern Olympics in 1896. Driving Patagonia’s remoter routes – the legendary Ruta 40 and Carretera Austral – is less challenging than it used to be, but precautions still need to be taken:

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Tourist eligibility to drive in Qatar varies by nationality, so do your homework before you plan to zoom off. And keep in mind that the penalty for running a red light is a hefty QR6000. Accessible transportation in Qatar Visas, hotel stays and restaurant visits add up, but if you’re hoping for a happy medium (a tight food budget and plenty of low-cost or free accommodation with occasional splurges) then you could keep daily costs quite low, depending on the country. However, it's important to factor in travel insurance and emergency money for bike repairs and kit replacements. Once upon a time, a wrinkled, dog-eared, hard-copy map was the ultimate bike tour companion. Now, it’s a reliable GPS or navigation app. Opt for a durable and multi-use GPS product designed with adventurers in mind. Pedestrian walkways – let alone accessible pedestrian walkways – are still a work in progress in Qatar. But its state-of-the-art metro and tram systems cater well to travelers with limited mobility and other accessible travel needs.Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery - the approximate delivery time is usually between 1-2 business days. There is no phone coverage outside of towns, so make sure you travel with a spare tire other basic repair equipment – and know how to use it. Other drivers will stop to help in case of breakdown. This is a mostly flat, fast Paris marathon course that takes in some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Starting on the Champs-Élysées, it winds past Notre Dame, the Place de la Bastille and the Eiffel Tower, through two of the city’s wooded parks and along the banks of the Seine before finishing on Avenue Foch in sight of the Arc de Triomphe. With 57,000 runners taking part, it’s one of the world’s biggest marathons, and while in previous years the race had a reputation for being ignored by Parisians, in recent years the crowd support has been whole-hearted and full-voiced. At 35km the organizers hand out cheese and wine, just to make sure you know exactly which city you’re running in. Registeration is now open. In this comprehensive runner's companion, you'll find 50 of the world's greatest running routes - from short city runs and must-do marathons to cross-country trails and challenging ultras - plus a further 150 courses around the globe to satisfy runners of all abilities.

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World cyclist Jonathan Kambsgaro-Bennett says the question he gets asked most is how far he pedals in a day. His answer? "It depends on the hills, the wind, the road and about a million other things… Especially the wind." Each run is accompanied by stunning photos and a map and toolkit of practical details – where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay and more – to help you plan the perfect trip. Suggestions for similar runs around the world are also included.