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These are the best and worst places to run in Toronto

Crisp fall air and dwindling good weather are just a few of the reasons to get out and log some kilometres before the deep freeze sets in. 

Runners will likely all have their favourite routes mapped out, but with so much of the city to explore, we hit the streets to ask locals where they love to run, and where they recommend you should avoid. 

Here are the top running routes in Toronto according to marathon runners.

And here are the worst places to get a run in.

Did these marathon runners leave out any good spots? Let us know in the comments.

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