🌍20 Country Guides

Running Around the World

Planning to run abroad? Discover the best running conditions in countries around the globe.

United Kingdom

Temperate maritime

Mild but rainy year-round. Four seasons but rarely extreme. Parkrun was born here.

MayJuneJuly+2
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Australia

Varies from tropical to temperate

Seasons reversed from Northern Hemisphere. Hot summers, mild winters in most areas.

MarchAprilMay+3
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Germany

Temperate continental

Four distinct seasons. Cold winters, warm summers. Major marathon scene.

AprilMayJune+2
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France

Varied - oceanic to Mediterranean

Climate varies by region. Mediterranean south, oceanic north. Trail running paradise.

AprilMayJune+2
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Japan

Varies from subarctic to subtropical

Rainy season in June-July. Hot humid summers. Cherry blossom running in spring.

MarchAprilOctober+1
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Spain

Mediterranean to semi-arid

Hot dry summers, mild winters. Great trail running in mountains.

MarchAprilMay+2
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Italy

Mediterranean

Hot summers, mild winters. Beautiful running along coasts and through historic cities.

AprilMaySeptember+1
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Netherlands

Temperate maritime

Flat, windy, and often rainy. Mild temperatures year-round. Cycling culture includes runners.

AprilMayJune+1
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New Zealand

Temperate maritime

Seasons reversed. Mild climate with frequent weather changes. Trail running paradise.

DecemberJanuaryFebruary+2
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South Africa

Varies from Mediterranean to subtropical

Seasons reversed. Cape Town Mediterranean, Johannesburg high altitude. Comrades Marathon country.

MarchAprilMay+2
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Brazil

Tropical to subtropical

Hot and humid in most areas. Winter (June-Aug) is best for running. Beach running culture.

MayJuneJuly+2
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Mexico

Varies from tropical to desert

High altitude in Mexico City moderates heat. Coastal areas hot and humid. Dry season best.

NovemberDecemberJanuary+2
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Ireland

Temperate oceanic

Mild and wet year-round. Green landscapes. Strong parkrun and race culture.

MayJuneJuly+2
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Singapore

Tropical rainforest

Hot and humid year-round. Morning running essential. Indoor tracks popular.

Year-round (with caveats)
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Sweden

Temperate to subarctic

Long dark winters, midnight sun summers. Strong outdoor culture despite weather.

MayJuneJuly+1
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Switzerland

Alpine to temperate

Altitude varies conditions dramatically. Trail running paradise. Expensive but beautiful.

MayJuneJuly+2
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Kenya

Tropical to semi-arid

High altitude in Rift Valley where elites train. Dry seasons best. Running culture capital.

JuneJulyAugust+3
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Portugal

Mediterranean

Mild year-round, especially coast. Hot dry summers. Great trail scene.

MarchAprilMay+2
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South Korea

Continental with monsoon

Four distinct seasons. Hot humid summers, cold winters. Spring and fall ideal.

AprilMaySeptember+1
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India

Varies from alpine to tropical

Monsoon dominates June-September. Winter is running season in most areas. Growing race scene.

OctoberNovemberDecember+2
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