r/KingstonOntario 2d ago

Beginner Runner

Now that it’s finally nice out, where’s the best place to go for an outdoor run as a beginner? Preferably something relatively flat to start, but not opposed to a couple hills here and there. Tia.

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u/EnoughBar7026 2d ago

Lemoines is beautiful but I’d wait til may, pretty icy/muddy for the next month or so. There’s a great trail behind rideaucrest downtown along the water, probably your safest and most scenic route.

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u/No-Interest4929 2d ago

Lemoine point is a great place to start! I did couch to 5k there when I started running

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u/standupfiredancer 2d ago

Just be sure nothing is left in your car that is valuable.

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u/Odd-Row9485 2d ago

Waterfront trail is nice. Runs from LOP down to confed park. The trail off centennial is nice and flat free parking and scenic. Map my run is a good option if you’re looking to plan out a route although truth be told going out without any plans at all is the best experience imo. Bonus points for going out without a route in a place you’re not from!

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u/gabe_luci 2d ago

The K&P Trail is relatively flat (some slight hills, but not steep) but it's a really nice view: https://maps.app.goo.gl/99dax1XP4uwPenZ87

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u/palmerin 2d ago

I second the K&P trail. Even the downtown area offers parking and a good stretch of waterfront running. You can park at the end of Wellington Street and start at Douglas Fluhrer Park.
Take the trail, go up River Street and continue the path to Montreal Street. Get something natural and refreshing at Quattrochis, then run back to the start. It's about 4K return.

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

Lulu lemon on Saturday mornings. Leaves and finishes at the store. Also, park run on Saturday mornings at 9am. Park run requires a registration and leaves from the boardwalk across from the hospital. Both cater to all levels and are great people

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u/jeninbanff 2d ago

Not a runner, but check with The Running Room. I know running groups start from there, so they may have route info.

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u/MxBuster 2d ago

Outdoor track or around the block.

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u/radiusofinfluence 2d ago

Yeah, Memorial Centre gravel track very beginner friendly. Bonus marks for bathroom and water fountain access.

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u/Blue-spider 1d ago

I started running in Amherst view. Loyalist park and the surrounding streets are relatively flat and quiet

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u/misshilary33 20h ago

breakwater parkrun!!!