The days are slowly getting warmer and longer, making it the perfect time to consider a new running routine.
The New Daily has reviewed the top 10 tracks for runners around Australia, with breathtaking scenery, sunsets and cityscapes guaranteed.
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Instead of doing a few laps of the block this weekend, why not try one of the amazing trails in your city?
Share your favourite running trails in the comments below.
The 9km track passes the coastline of Fisher Bay and Sandy Bay, before entering Sydney Harbour National Park, providing sensational views.
The trail, which features rugged coastline and the famous Bondi Icebergs pool, is relatively easy apart from a steep set of stairs, and is great place for people and celebrity watching.
The 3.8km route is frequented by runners day and night, and is popular with the before-work crowd. It is also a good people watching spot.
Enjoy watching the boats and ducks on the water as you do a lap, then grab a coffee at The Carousel on the waterfront when you’re done.
The route, popular with footballers in the off season, provides stunning views of Adelaide and the coastline from the summit, taking in waterfalls and wildlife on the way up.
The popular Mount Coot-tha 1.9 km summit track is another one for nature lovers, with the paved track passing creeks and bushland.
This track from J.C. Slaughter Falls picnic area to Mt Coot-tha lookout is steep in parts, but provides a great view over the city with a heritage listed cafe.
A paved trail runs along the water front for runners and cyclists, and there are grassy knolls and cafes lining the beach to relax after a run.
The scenic run takes in the City Botanic Gardens and sweeping city views along Story Bridge, and is lined with interval markers and coloured course arrows.
There’s a restaurant on the lake which is a great spot to grab a coffee after you complete a lap or two. It’s also a great place to catch the sunset.
The spectacular view over Hobart from the top makes it a great place for shorter runs along tracks near the summit.