Running Guides for Amelia Island

I’ve put together these guides based on years of running every route, trail, and stretch of beach on Amelia Island. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’ve been running here for a decade, there’s something useful in each one.

Beach Running Guide

Everything you need to know about running 13 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach — tides, access points, sand conditions, safety, and the techniques that make beach running here genuinely great.

Seasonal Running Guide

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, humidity, rain, and what to expect so you can plan your runs (or your visit) around the best conditions.

Visitor Guide

Where to stay based on which routes you want to run, plus running-and-tourism combos that make Amelia Island a perfect race-cation destination.

FAQ

Answers to the 20 most common questions about running on Amelia Island — safety, gear, parking, wildlife, group runs, and more.