The first hint of fall air is blowing into New York City, the marathon is a couple months away, and whether you’re a casual jogger or a true competitor, running season has arrived. We may live in a concrete jungle, but it’s filled with picturesque paths for both long runs and shorter jaunts. Here are some trails to check out in each of the five boroughs, whether you’re training for the big day or a more casual running enthusiast.

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The Bronx

Pelham Bay Park is New York City’s largest green space, at more than three times the size of Central Park, according to the parks department. There are three trails of varying lengths and terrains. Jog along wetland and rocky shores on the Kazimiroff Nature Trail, run through the woods in the 3.5-mile Siwanoy Trail or take in the view from a glacial boulder on the Split Rock Trail.

Van Cortlandt Park is a sprawling green space in the heart of the Bronx with a renowned cross country course. You can run laps around the flat track or explore the tree-covered back hills if you’re looking for some elevation. The park also connects to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, a scenic 26-mile path through Westchester County that will give you plenty of real estate for a long run.

A young woman jogs past a tree covered with autumn colors October 23, 2012 in Van Cortland Park in New York.

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The Bronx River Greenway is a 25-mile path along the water that spans from the Bronx to Westchester County. Parts of the path are in need of rehabilitation, according to the Bronx River Alliance, but 9 miles are currently available to pedestrians and bikers on the city side of the path.

Brooklyn

Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s answer to Central Park and was designed by the same duo of architects in the 19th century. The paved path along Park Drive is a 3.36 mile-loop. You can also veer off into the park’s many smaller trails or lap around the lake.

Shore Parkway is a 4.5-mile path along the Belt Parkway in South Brooklyn. The trail starts at the 69th Street pier in Bay Ridge and ends at Bensonhurst Park, passing under the Verrazano Bridge along the way. The path officially breaks at Coney Island, but you can keep jogging through the neighborhood or cut onto the boardwalk before picking up another stretch of greenway along the Belt Parkway that stretches all the way to Howard Beach in Queens, according to the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative.

Other New York City running tipsThere are paths on various city islands that are ideal for running, including a nearly 5-mile loop on Randall’s Island and about a 4-mile loop on Roosevelt Island.Jog over bridges to extend your run between different boroughs. Many bridges have paths set aside for pedestrians and cyclists. If you’re running the marathon, this can also help you to prepare for the route.Join a running club! There are groups throughout the city that organize runs for specific neighborhoods and help people to prepare for races.

The Coney Island Boardwalk offers three miles of beachy running if you can navigate around the crowds and the aroma of Nathan’s hot dogs.

Manhattan

Central Park is home to many of the city’s races and has ample space for running. The main paved loop that wraps around the park is about 6 miles of rolling hills. A lap around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is about 1.6 miles, with sweeping views of the Midtown skyline on the upper level and shady tree cover on the lower level. You can also weave through the park’s side paths and nature trails if you have extra time to get a little lost.

Nearly the entire perimeter of Manhattan is lined with pedestrian and biking paths, save for a few stretches along Midtown East and the Harlem River. You can run from Inwood down to the Battery along the West Side, or from the Financial District up to East Harlem on the East Side, while soaking in waterfront views.

Inwood Hill Park lives up to its name, with over 4 miles of winding paths that will test your legs but lead you to beautiful scenery.

Queens

Savor the Manhattan skyline from Hunter’s Point South Park path in Long Island City. You can extend your run by starting farther north in Astoria, or continue to the south by crossing the Pulaski Bridge into Greenpoint and Williamsburg.

A jogger makes his through Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx 09 March as another snowstorm hits the New York City area.

Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images

Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is the site of two past World’s Fairs, the Queens Museum, the New York Hall of Science, Citi Field and the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. There’s also a sprawling green space with paths and soccer fields that’s often dotted with food trucks and barbecues if you’re hungry after your jog. You can run along the old World’s Fair grounds or loop around the Meadow Lake.

Alley Pond Park in Eastern Queens is an urban oasis with various trails of different lengths and elevations. While you’re there, find the Alley Pond Giant, a massive tulip tree that is believed to be the city’s oldest living organism, according to the parks department.

Staten Island

Clove Lakes Park has a 3.1 mile route made up largely of gravel. There are also two hiking trails, if you’re looking for more of a challenge. While you’re jogging, you can enjoy the views of the trees, bridges and lakes.

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk stretches 2.5 miles along South and Midland beaches, on the southeastern edge of the borough. The path is almost completely flat if you need a seaside respite from the hills.

The Staten Island Greenbelt boasts nearly 3,000 acres of parkland, including forest, wetlands and other bodies of water. There’s a 2.5-mile path the parks department classifies as “easy to moderate,” as well as more than 35 miles of what it describes as more “rugged” trails.