Though it can be hard to feel like getting out of bed when you’re living with anxiety or depression, one of the best activities you can do for your mental health is exercise. Moving your body just 30 minutes a day three to five times a week could offer some relief from symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.
But you don’t need weights or a fancy gym membership to get the blood pumping. Running is one of the most accessible ways to get those feel-good endorphins flowing. Plus, you can take in all the beautiful parks and hiking trails that make living in Oklahoma so great!
The next time you need to clear your head, take your pick from the 988 Mental Health Lifeline’s 31 best places to go for a run in Oklahoma.
- Lake Hefner Trail – Oklahoma City
- Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area – Tulsa
- Bluff Creek Trail – Oklahoma City
- River Parks Trail – Tulsa
- Overholser Trail – Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma River Trails – Oklahoma City
- Oxley Nature Center – Tulsa
- Katy Trail – Oklahoma City
- Keystone Ancient Forest – Sand Springs
- Greenleaf State Park Trail – Braggs
- Keystone Lake Trail – Mannford
- Jenks Aquarium Trail – Jenks
- Tulsa Riverwalk – Tulsa
- Martin Nature Park Trail – Oklahoma City
- Redbud Valley Nature Preserve – Catoosa
- Turkey Creek Trail – Tulsa
- Osage Prairie Trail – Skiatook
- Lake Thunderbird State Park Trail – Norman
- Mohawk Park Trail – Tulsa
- Arcadia Lake Trail – Edmond
- Chandler Lake Trail – Chandler
- Draper Lake Trail – Oklahoma City
- Hayes Lake Trail – Oklahoma City
- Lake Stanley Draper Trail – Oklahoma City
- Lake Murray State Park Trail – Ardmore
- Mustang Park Trail – Mustang
- Bluff Trail at Roman Nose State Park – Watonga
- Carlton Landing Trail – Eufaula
- Boomer Lake Trail – Stillwater
- Clear Bay Trails – Lawton
- Turkey Creek Trail – Oklahoma City
About 988 Mental Health Lifeline
988 is a direct three-digit mental health lifeline, connecting Oklahomans with trained behavioral health professionals that can get us the help we need. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, struggling with suicidal thoughts, or need to talk through depression, anxiety, and more, give us a call or text “988” any time.
