Great Runs in Gibraltar

Note: For the Full Guide to Running in Gibraltar, see the GR Website

Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the southern Spanish coast. The main attraction is the 425-meter Rock of Gibraltar, at the foot of which is a densely populated town of 30,000 people. Since this area is visited by some 12 million people annually, and features a fascinating landscape and spectacular geography, we figured a guide to running in Gibraltar was in order.

Gibraltar Town and Shoreline Running: There is some very scenic shoreline running in Gibraltar, but it’s in distinct sections, owing to the geography and several tunnels. We’ve outlined the best sections on both the eastern and western sides.

Upper Rock Running: The Nature Preserve of the Upper Rock offers scenic and challenging running. The best road is the 3 km Queen’s Road. For footpaths, Inglis Way traverses the middle section. The Mediterranean Steps are a unique challenge.

Seaside Running, Spanish Side: Just across the border in the Spanish town of La Línea de la Concepción, there’s lovely running along seaside paths. On the east side, run on the beach or the path for up to 3.3 km. The west side path is 3.7 km one-way.

For the full running guide to Gibraltar, see greatruns.com.