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The bestselling Fifty Places series returns with a globe-trotting guide to the best and most beautiful places to run, as recommended by running insiders

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Fifty Places to Run Before You Die is a beautifully illustrated collection of the most exhilarating running courses in the world. Featuring a balance of popular races (marathons, 10Ks, and endurance runs) and scenic trails off the beaten path, as well as interviews with accomplished runners and leaders of respected running organizations, this book divulges the details that make each venue unique - and plenty of tips for those who aspire to run there. Readers will discover events and courses both national and international, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in France, the New York City Marathon, the Vancouver Sun Run, the Grand Canyon, the Dolomites in Italy, and the Great Ocean Road Marathon in Australia. Fifty Places to Run Before You Die is an essential travel companion for runners of all levels seeking to conquer new terrain while breaking personal records.

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"A collection of incredible running courses in the world. There are marathons, 10km, and endurance runs to be enjoyed off the beaten track, or more well-known routes. Highlights include the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in France, the New York City Marathon and the Grand Canyon. Interviews with runners completes the package." The Sun

"A great present for any runner, and also good to boost motivation" Outdoor Fitness

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Chris Santella is the author of 13 other titles in the Fifty Places series. A freelance writer and marketing consultant based in Portland, Oregon, he contributes regularly to the New York Times and Forbes.com.

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