Safety Harbor
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***Note: In early 2024 the McMullen Booth Pedestrian Bridge was closed for repairs. Until it reopens, we will start at the same location but run north to the end of Philippe Park, then back to the start, about 5 miles, then head the other direction to the Courtney Campbell Causeway, another 5 miles (out and back), making for ten. More can be added running on Ream Wilson to the pedestrian bridge and back.
Where: We meet by the fountain in the parking lot behind Starbucks at 100 Main Street.
Route: South on Bayshore, about 1.5 miles, then inland on the Ream Wilson Trail under a spectacular tree canopy. This asphalt-paved trail continues over McMullen Booth Road via a pedestrian overpass. Continue to The Long Center for a one-way distance of 5 miles. Restroom there. Turn around at Kapok Park for 6 miles; turn around the McMullen Booth for about 4.5 miles.
***Here is a link to an interactive map.***
Kapok Park: You’ll have the option of taking a short extra excursion, via boardwalk through Kapok Park. It’ll only add a half mile, but you don’t want to miss it.
Post run breakfast: Plenty of great breakfast options along Main Street. We normally eat at Athens Restaurant, 226 Main Street, a two-minute walk from the parking lot where we start/finish.
Parking: Parking options up and down Main Street, next to the park across Main Street from Starbucks, at the marina, across Bayshore, and at the library, all free.
Three water drops: one at the start, one at where we turn inland, and one where the trail crosses to Cliff Stephens Park.
Restrooms: Public restroom at Safety Harbor Public Marina, across the street from where we meet up and at Starbucks right where we start, and since almost everyone buys coffee, post run, we use their restrooms.
