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Best places for workouts in Raleigh

If you want to do more than just going out for an easy run there are some good options available.

Track runners might like John Chavis Memorial Park and those looking for a hill workout can go to Reedy Creek Trail or Umstead Park.

John Chavis Memorial Park 330m synthetic track
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Summer running in Raleigh

Summers in Raleigh get very hot and humid. June through August often sees temperatures of around 37°C98°F . It might be wise to do your training early in the mornings or on a treadmill indoors. The temperature in the warmest month of July is normally around 2781 to 34°C94°F at noon and 2271 to 27°C81°F at 6 AM.

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Winter running in Raleigh

Running in a new city in the winter time can be tricky. Bad weather and darkness make it hard to find good places to run.

If you want to run after sunset or early in the morning John Chavis Memorial Park should have electic lighting.

Your favourite running surface in Raleigh

Shelley Lake has a soft surface for those who like to avoid the asphalt and concrete.

Those looking for a course with hard surface can go to Reedy Creek Trail, Umstead Park or Lake Johnson.

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Videos

Lake Johnson

"4K Walk - Raleigh, North Carolina - Lake Johnson East Loop Trail" by Relax and Explore. Original here

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Running spots Running spots in Raleigh

Reedy Creek Trail | Lake Johnson | Umstead Park | Shelley Lake


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Tracks Running tracks in Raleigh

Saint Augustine’s University | John Chavis Memorial Park | Carroll Middle School | Trinity Academy | North Raleigh Christian Academy | Ravenscroft School | Cardinal Gibbons High School | Leesville Road High School | East Millbrook Middle School | Meredith College | Wakefield Middle School | Wakefield High School | Durant Road Middle School | Millbrook High School | Southeast Raleigh High School | Jesse O. Sanderson High School | LeRoy Martin Magnet Middle School | Broughton High School | North Carolina State University | Peter Hines Williams Stadium | Enloe High School | Carnage Middle School | Pine Hollow Middle School | West Millbrook Middle School | River Bend Middle | 400m synthetic track | Track | Track | Track | Track | Track | Track | Track | Track Show all tracks


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Weather in Raleigh

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Comments on places around Raleigh

Anonymous user - on John Chavis Memorial Park
This is a public track in a public city park. It very much is open to the public!
Sydney O’Rourke - on Cary High School
Track Running today
Anonymous user - on North Carolina State University
This is now closed to the public
Anonymous user - on North Carolina State University
Non-COVID hours historically have NOT been public-friendly or alumni-friendly unless you are audit..

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