Great Runs in Tehran, Iran

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

Iran’s capital city of Tehran is the most populous metropolitan area in the country, and the third largest city in the Middle East. The city is famous for its historical archives, bazaars, and rich, varied architecture. Tehran also features a dramatic setting, with major mountains to the north. The city is divided into 22 districts, with the wealthier, commercial sections toward the northern end. One interesting geographic note is the dramatic difference in altitude from the southern (1100m) to the northern (1700m) end of the city. Given the city’s famous traffic, the best bets for running in Tehran are in its numerous parks, many of which feature running tracks.

Pardisan Park

Chitgar Forest Park

Valiasr Street

Enghelab Health Road

Laleh Park & Keshavarz Boulevard

Velayat Great Park

Ab-o Atash Park/Taleghani Park

Javanmardan Park

Darband

Original post by Kelsey Perrett. For the full running guide to Tehran, see greatruns.com.