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Lonely Planet Epic Runs of the World: Detailed Itineraries | Insider Tips | explore the world's most thrilling running routes and trails

Description:

Put on your running shoes - it's time to hit the road, the trails and the great outdoors.

In this comprehensive runner's companion, you'll find 50 of the world's greatest running routes - from short city runs and must-do marathons to cross-country trails and challenging ultras - plus a further 150 courses around the globe to satisfy runners of all abilities.

Each run is accompanied by stunning photos and a map and toolkit of practical details - where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay and more - to help you plan the perfect trip. Suggestions for similar runs around the world are also included.

Organised by continent, Lonely Planet's Epic Runs of the World takes runners past giraffes, zebras and rhinos in Africa, along courses the length of Vancouver's Stanley Park Seawall in the Americas, offers spectacular views of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak in Asia and jogs along Rome's Tiber River in Europe, while inviting athletes to push themselves to the limit in Oceania's Blue Mountains Ultra.

Runs in Africa include:

  • The Lewa Safari Marathon (Kenya)
  • Marathon Des Sables (Morocco)
  • The Great Ethiopian Run
  • The Comrades Ultramarathon (South Africa)

Run in the Americas include:

  • The Big Sur Marathon (USA)
  • Havana's El Malecon (Cuba)
  • Rio at Dawn (Brazil)
  • An Illuminating Ascent in La Paz (Bolivia)

Runs in Asia include:

  • The Great Wall Marathon (China)
  • Angkor Wat Half Marathon (Cambodia)
  • A Temple Ascent in Pokhara (Nepal)
  • Kyoto's Riverside (Japan)

Runs in Europe include:

  • Amalfi Coast's Path of the Gods (Italy)
  • A Classic Fell Run in the Lakes (England)
  • The Athens Marathon (Greece)
  • Dublin's Wild Side (Ireland)

Runs in Oceania include:

  • Great Ocean Road Marathon (Australia)
  • The Kepler Track (New Zealand)
  • Freycinet Peninsula (Tasmania)
  • A Ghost Run in Waihi Gorge (New Zealand)

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

L.J. · 5 January 2025

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great coffee table book

S. · 13 April 2020

Lovely coffee table book. Loads of in-depth reviews of routes from across the world, with additional ‘similar routes’ listed at the end of each write up. Plenty of pictures and illustrations to give inspiration to anyone from the couch potato (me) to the accomplished athlete.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!!

P. · 31 May 2023

I bought this as a present and looked through it myself - I'm not a runner but I wanted it and felt inspired, my friend who it was for loved it too!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book

L.D. · 17 September 2024

A lovely book with plenty of great illustrations. Purchased as a birthday gift for a keen runner. The recipient was very happy.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good present for serious runners.

R.A. · 3 October 2025

Good present for runners, nicely presented, great info.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift

D. · 26 March 2020

It was delivered with quite a delay and the bottom right corner of the hard cover was a bit squashed but still - a successful gift for anyone enthusiastic about running/trail runs.

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring read

N. · 2 January 2020

Brought as a gift for secret Santa - the book was a hit! It’s even inspired me to run outside! The illustrations and text is clear, informative and really interesting. It’s the kind of book that you could read cover to cover or just dip in an out of.

5.0 out of 5 stars Coffee table worthy

D. · 8 December 2019

Husband is a keen club runner and has many inspirational and reference books on the subject. I saw this in a shop when we were together and he liked the look of it, since receiving it on his birthday he has been reading a run a night and he likes the format so much that we ordered the epic rides for his brothers upcoming birthday

Beautiful book

M. · 13 December 2023

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Best gift for runners

B.A. · 12 January 2025

Really love it

Good gift for a runner.

H. · 20 June 2020

I bought it as a gift to an enthusiastic runner and he loves it. He has already planned to run some of the trails from the book some day.

Colorful, great book

S. · 7 May 2025

Beautiful. See Bic pen for size comparison.

Regalo por navidad

E.M. · 12 December 2020

Es regalo para mi nuera que le encanta correr...es maratonista así que espero le guste...Lo veré con calma después...llegó a tiempo y bien empacado...gracias

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Lonely Planet Epic Runs of the World: Detailed Itineraries | Insider Tips | explore the world's most thrilling running routes and trails

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Lonely Planet Epic Runs of the World: Detailed Itineraries | Insider Tips | explore the world's most thrilling running routes and trails

Product ID: K1788681266
Condition: New

4.7

Type: Hardcover

AED23731

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by

Free delivery on orders over AED 200

Return and refund policies

Imported From: United Kingdom

At bolo.ae, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.

We do not sell counterfeit, replica, or unauthorized goods. Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support . We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, including images, descriptions, and reviews, is provided by third-party vendors. bolo.ae is not responsible for any claims, promotions, or representations made within product content or images. For more accurate or detailed product information, please contact the manufacturer directly or reach out to Bolo Support.

Unless otherwise stated during checkout, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

bolo.ae operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

Put on your running shoes - it's time to hit the road, the trails and the great outdoors.

In this comprehensive runner's companion, you'll find 50 of the world's greatest running routes - from short city runs and must-do marathons to cross-country trails and challenging ultras - plus a further 150 courses around the globe to satisfy runners of all abilities.

Each run is accompanied by stunning photos and a map and toolkit of practical details - where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay and more - to help you plan the perfect trip. Suggestions for similar runs around the world are also included.

Organised by continent, Lonely Planet's Epic Runs of the World takes runners past giraffes, zebras and rhinos in Africa, along courses the length of Vancouver's Stanley Park Seawall in the Americas, offers spectacular views of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak in Asia and jogs along Rome's Tiber River in Europe, while inviting athletes to push themselves to the limit in Oceania's Blue Mountains Ultra.

Runs in Africa include:

  • The Lewa Safari Marathon (Kenya)
  • Marathon Des Sables (Morocco)
  • The Great Ethiopian Run
  • The Comrades Ultramarathon (South Africa)

Run in the Americas include:

  • The Big Sur Marathon (USA)
  • Havana's El Malecon (Cuba)
  • Rio at Dawn (Brazil)
  • An Illuminating Ascent in La Paz (Bolivia)

Runs in Asia include:

  • The Great Wall Marathon (China)
  • Angkor Wat Half Marathon (Cambodia)
  • A Temple Ascent in Pokhara (Nepal)
  • Kyoto's Riverside (Japan)

Runs in Europe include:

  • Amalfi Coast's Path of the Gods (Italy)
  • A Classic Fell Run in the Lakes (England)
  • The Athens Marathon (Greece)
  • Dublin's Wild Side (Ireland)

Runs in Oceania include:

  • Great Ocean Road Marathon (Australia)
  • The Kepler Track (New Zealand)
  • Freycinet Peninsula (Tasmania)
  • A Ghost Run in Waihi Gorge (New Zealand)

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

Read more

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

L.J. · 5 January 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } Really nice quality, great gift to give. Lots of information and pictures.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great coffee table book

S. · 13 April 2020

Lovely coffee table book. Loads of in-depth reviews of routes from across the world, with additional ‘similar routes’ listed at the end of each write up. Plenty of pictures and illustrations to give inspiration to anyone from the couch potato (me) to the accomplished athlete.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!!

P. · 31 May 2023

I bought this as a present and looked through it myself - I'm not a runner but I wanted it and felt inspired, my friend who it was for loved it too!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book

L.D. · 17 September 2024

A lovely book with plenty of great illustrations. Purchased as a birthday gift for a keen runner. The recipient was very happy.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good present for serious runners.

R.A. · 3 October 2025

Good present for runners, nicely presented, great info.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift

D. · 26 March 2020

It was delivered with quite a delay and the bottom right corner of the hard cover was a bit squashed but still - a successful gift for anyone enthusiastic about running/trail runs.

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring read

N. · 2 January 2020

Brought as a gift for secret Santa - the book was a hit! It’s even inspired me to run outside! The illustrations and text is clear, informative and really interesting. It’s the kind of book that you could read cover to cover or just dip in an out of.

5.0 out of 5 stars Coffee table worthy

D. · 8 December 2019

Husband is a keen club runner and has many inspirational and reference books on the subject. I saw this in a shop when we were together and he liked the look of it, since receiving it on his birthday he has been reading a run a night and he likes the format so much that we ordered the epic rides for his brothers upcoming birthday

Beautiful book

M. · 13 December 2023

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } Inspiring for running enthusiasts

Best gift for runners

B.A. · 12 January 2025

Really love it

Good gift for a runner.

H. · 20 June 2020

I bought it as a gift to an enthusiastic runner and he loves it. He has already planned to run some of the trails from the book some day.

Colorful, great book

S. · 7 May 2025

Beautiful. See Bic pen for size comparison.

Regalo por navidad

E.M. · 12 December 2020

Es regalo para mi nuera que le encanta correr...es maratonista así que espero le guste...Lo veré con calma después...llegó a tiempo y bien empacado...gracias

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