Heading for a run? Explore Providence on one of these running routes:
Some hills, great views, 4.25 miles
I enjoy starting my running route at The Wheeler School on Providence's East Side. It's not far from Downtown and easy to change up if you're looking for a shorter or longer run. Hope Street is a great place to start before venturing through historic, charming neighborhoods along Angell and Wickenden streets. As you approach the India Point Park Pedestrian Bridge, you'll enjoy some stunning views of the Providence River. Running along the river always reminds me that I'm about halfway there. When you get to South Water Street, you'll turn back towards the city, enjoying Providence's skyline. Running through Memorial Park offers a welcome bit of greenery, and then you'll finish the route with a rewarding uphill challenge on College Hill, enjoying historic and cultural landmarks along the way.
Start at The Wheeler School
Head right (South) on Hope Street
Turn left (East) onto Angell Street
Turn right (South) onto Ives Street
Turn right (West) onto Wickenden Street
Turn left (South) onto East Street
Cross the India Point Park Pedestrian Bridge
Turn right (West) onto the India Point Park Pathway, follow the pathway
Exit the pathway and continue onto India Street
Turn right (East) onto South Main Street
Continue (North) towards South Water Street
Cross over to the RiverWalk and head towards the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge
Run over (West) the pedestrian bridge and continue along the RiverWalk
Turn right (North) onto the Providence River Greenway Bridge
Continue left into Memorial Park, follow the Greenway through the park
Turn right (East) onto College Street
Turn left (North) onto Benefit Street
Turn right (East) onto Olney Street
Turn right (South) onto Brown Street
Turn left (West) onto Meeting Street
Turn right (South) onto Hope Street
Finish at The Wheeler School
One hill, along the river, 2.5 miles
I began running to improve my cardiovascular endurance as at La Gondola, I will regularly row for 8 to 9 hours. More importantly I run because it makes me feel young at heart and births many friendships in a wonderful community.
Start at 5 Exchange Street (Homewood Suites)
Go north past the train station to Gaspee Street
Follow Gaspee around the State House and turn left on Smith Street
Turn left onto Francis Street
Follow Francis Street south and turn left toward Waterplace Park
Follow the Providence RiverWalk to South Water Street (passing RISD, the Courthouse and Memorial Park)
Turn right on the Michael S. Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge
Turn right and travel north on the RiverWalk back to the Homewood Suites (following parallel to Dyer/ Memorial Boulevard)
Turn left on Exchange Street, back to the Homewood Suites
