Epic runs of the world

With 50 incredible stories of great running routes in 28 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the USA, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Runs of the World will inspire you to lace up your running shoes all over the world.

Featuring everything from short city runs and cross-country trails to must-do marathons and long-distance ultras, each experience is defined by being truly epic - whatever your fitness level.

Autorentext

• Paperback edition of original bestselling Hardback (Published 2019, 9781788681261)
• Gift and holiday guides

Klappentext

Discover 200 of the greatest runs on the planet in this beautiful paperback edition of our bestselling hardback, featuring short city loops, cross-county runs, must-do marathons and epic ultras.

Explore the world with 50 first-hand accounts of running adventures as told by those who enjoy moving through a landscape while breaking a sweat. With 150 further suggestions of routes, races and trails - from the Big Five Marathon in South Africa to a quiet jog in Rome - all you need to remember is to pack your running shoes!

Inside Epic Runs of the World:

• 50 first-person accounts of running adventures plus 150 suggestions of similar runs to experience across 28 countries
• Challenge level grading for each run varies from easy for running newbies, harder for runners seeking a challenge, and epic for professional racers
• Breathtaking photography that brings each run to life with personal stories that show how running can connect travellers to local culture on a deeper level
• Expert information, maps and practical details on where to start and finish your run, total distance, how to get there, what to take, where to stay, and things to know
• Beautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray
• Featured runs include: The Dodo Trail of Mauritius (Africa), The Boston Marathon (USA), Copacabana at Dawn (Brazil), Portland's Epic Park Run (USA), Kyoto's Kamo Riverfront (Japan), The Angkor Wat Half Marathon (Cambodia), A Sightseeing Lap Around Edinburgh (Scotland), Barcelona's Sea-to-Summit (Spain), The Kepler Track (New Zealand) and more

Add a new running adventure to your bucket list with Lonely Planet's *Epic Runs of the World-*the perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone who loves to explore our amazing planet with a spring in their step.

Zusammenfassung
See the world with a spring in your step with 50 of the greatest runs on the planet plus 150 extra running adventures from easy-access city loops to iconic marathons and epic ultras. Discover amazing first-person stories, travel tips, maps and stunning photography to inspire your next bucket list running trip in this beautiful paperback edition.