All you really need to run is a good pair of shoes and some determination, but where you run can make all the difference. In this entry in the Fifty Places series, Chris Santella gathers bucket-list picks from some of running’s best-known names, including ultrarunner Jim Walmsley, Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray, Olympian Magdalena Lewy Boulet, and endurance athlete Dean Karnazes. The mix includes popular races, from marathons and 10Ks to endurance runs, as well as scenic trails off the beaten path: the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in France, the New York City Marathon, the Grand Canyon, Italy’s Dolomites, and Australia’s Great Ocean Road Marathon. Each chapter shares what makes the place special, along with firsthand stories and practical tips for runners who want to go. It’s a great gift for a marathoner, a trail runner, or anyone who has just signed up for their first race.
