Great Runs on the Oregon Coast

Note: For the Full Guide to Running the Oregon Coast, see the GR Website

The Oregon Coast stretches for more than 300 miles from Astoria to Brookings. Rugged beaches with pounding surf are backed up by cliffs and rainforested mountains. It’s not a heavily developed area, as most of the coastline is preserved beaches, state parks, or nature preserves. Our guide to running on the Oregon Coast is focused on the more visited areas just west of Portland, from Long Beach to Cape Lookout. This area features some of the best beach running anywhere, with that firm, packed sand beloved by runners.

Long Beach Peninsula Running Highlights

Seaside to Fort Stevens State Park

Cannon Beach Area

Nehalem Bay Area

Cape Meares and Cape Lookout State Park

For the full running guide to the Oregon Coast, see greatruns.com.