Field guide
Miami running routes: Bayfront Park and beach paths
Find practical information on running routes in Miami. Details on the Miami Beach Beachwalk, Crandon Park trails, and Bayfront Park waterfront paths.
Miami offers several distinct locations for running. The Miami Beach Beachwalk provides a nine-mile paved route for long-distance runs. Bayfront Park has scenic paths for shorter runs in a downtown setting, while Crandon Park offers self-guided nature trails.
Each location has a unique character. The Beachwalk runs directly along the ocean. Bayfront Park is a 32-acre green space with views of Biscayne Bay. Crandon Park is located on the barrier island of Key Biscayne, with access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay.
| Place | Distance (official) | Hours | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach Beachwalk | Not listed | Monday – Sunday, 24 hours | paver pathway |
| Rickenbacker Causeway and Crandon Park | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bayfront Park | Not listed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily; 365 days a year | Not listed |
Miami Beach Beachwalk
The Miami Beach Beachwalk is a nine-mile, non-motorized thoroughfare made of a paver pathway. It runs continuously from South Pointe Park to 87 Street, connecting Miami Beach with Surfside and Bal Harbor. Runners share the path with cyclists.
The route is open 24 hours a day. Restrooms and water fountains are available at various beach entrances and adjacent parks along the way.
- Type of place
- oceanfront pedestrian promenade
- Type of thoroughfare
- pedestrian, non-motorized transportation thoroughfare
- Location extent
- Southe Pointe Park all the way to 87 Street along the beach.
- Beachwalk length
- nine-mile
- Surface type
- paver pathway
- Operating hours
- Monday – Sunday, 24 hours
- Parking availability
- Nearby parking available within the street and surface lots along the Beachwalk.
- Restrooms availability
- Available throughout various beach entrances along the Beachwalk and adjacent parks.
Source: Beachwalk (miamibeachfl.gov). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Rickenbacker Causeway and Crandon Park
Crandon Park, located on Key Biscayne, has a two-mile beach with a winding promenade. For trail running, the park contains self-guided nature trails within the Bear Cut Preserve. One trail includes a mangrove boardwalk leading to a fossilized reef overlook.
The park's Visitor and Nature Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Pets are prohibited in the park, with the exception of service animals.
- What Crandon Park is
- A park with golf, tennis, eco-adventures, and a beach.
- What Bear Cut Preserve is
- A designated natural Environment Study Area, serving as a window to South Florida's past wilderness.
- Marina location relative to Rickenbacker Causeway
- Two miles south of the Rickenbacker Causeway fixed bridge.
- Visitor and Nature Center location
- On the barrier island of Key Biscayne, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Biscayne Bay to the west.
- Beach length
- two-mile
- Main park office hours
- seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Visitor and Nature Center hours
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Sunday
- Parking fee (Monday-Thursday)
- $7 plus tax
Source: Crandon Park (miamidade.gov). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Bayfront Park
Bayfront Park is a 32-acre public space in Downtown Miami. It features scenic, palm-lined walking paths with views of Biscayne Bay. The park provides open green spaces for exercise and has a designated dog park. It is open daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
- Type of place
- 32-acre waterfront park
- Address
- 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
- General location
- Heart of Downtown Miami
- Park hours
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily
- Availability
- 365 days a year
- Admission fee
- Free
- Dog park availability
- Waterfront space where dogs can exercise, play and socialize
- Notable features
- Iconic views, public art, open green spaces, Mildred and Claude Pepper Fountain
Source: Bayfront Park Management Trust (bayfrontparkmiami.com). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Full notes: Bayfront Park parking and running trail information
Before you go
- Check park hours before planning an early morning or late evening run, as they vary by location.
- The Miami Beach Beachwalk is a paved, non-motorized path shared with cyclists.
- Crandon Park charges a fee for parking, and the rate is higher on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Water fountains are available along the Miami Beach Beachwalk.
- Bayfront Park is open to the public 365 days a year with no admission fee.
- Pets are not permitted in Crandon Park, with an exception for service animals.
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