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Charles River – John W. Weeks Footbridge loop from Waban

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Charles River – John W. Weeks Footbridge loop from Waban

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Charles River – John W. Weeks Footbridge loop from Waban

03:50

36.5km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Upper Charles River Reservation

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Start point

Train Station

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10.9 km

Charles River Reservation

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The Charles River Reservation is a scenic urban escape in Boston, offering tranquil riverbanks, recreational opportunities, and lush green spaces.

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12.8 km

The Charles River, known as Quinobequin by the indigenous Massachusett people, flows 80 miles from Hopkinton to Boston, winding through 23 cities and towns before reaching its final destination: the …

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13.7 km

Anderson Memorial Bridge

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The Anderson Memorial Bridge, often mistaken as the Larz Anderson Bridge, connects Boston's Allston neighborhood to Cambridge. Built on the site of the 1662 Great Bridge, the bridge was rebuilt …

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13.7 km

Anderson Memorial Bridge

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The Anderson Memorial Bridge spans the Charles River connecting Allston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. This historic bridge, built in 1912, features Neoclassical design and is a vital transportation link in the area.

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14.2 km

John W. Weeks Footbridge

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lets walk over this bridge and have a look around the water and the city. Really nice

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22.2 km

Watertown Bridge Over the Charles River

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The Watertown Bridge stretches over the Charles River and connects Watertown Square to Watertown Yard in Massachusetts. Built in 1907, it features pedestrian walkways on both sides and has a …

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33.6 km

Crystal Lake

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A small, yet beloved lake by locals in the Newton area, Crystal Lake offers scenic lake views while surrounded by quintessential Massachusetts forestry.

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36.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

2.72 km

1.36 km

1.33 km

675 m

111 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

10.8 km

3.86 km

2.11 km

1.71 km

1.11 km

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Wednesday 8 July

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Charles River – John W. Weeks Footbridge loop from Waban

Charles River Reservation

Charles River

Anderson Memorial Bridge

Anderson Memorial Bridge

John W. Weeks Footbridge

Watertown Bridge Over the Charles River

Crystal Lake

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