Lonely Planet Epic Runs of the World - Paperback

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.