Surrey is a city where nature thrives within an urban landscape, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Boasting over 600 parks and urban forests, locals and event organizers are spoiled for choice when choosing a location to explore or host a trail running event. Trails weave through towering evergreens and alongside oceans, lakes and rivers, providing runners with varied terrain, shade and stunning views.
Tynehead Regional Park, often considered one of the best places to run in Surrey, is a combination of wide paved and packed gravel trails, rolling hills and wooden bridges that take runners over the Serpentine River.
Surrey Bend Regional Park is located on the banks of the Fraser River with 3 distinct, but connected trails that meander through floodplain forests, marshes and thickets and provide a habitat for many wildlife species.
Green Timbers Urban Forest, the birthplace of reforestation in British Columbia is an oasis in the heart of the city and has an extensive trail system with choices for all types of runners. Trails users find themselves exploring dense forest, open meadows and the tranquil Green Timbers Lake.
Surrey’s extensive natural and green spaces make it a premier destination for trail running. Whether you’re a novice runner or an experienced athlete, the city’s diverse landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for your outdoor adventures.