Where to run at Universal?

[DocAlan02]

Hey runners - we have 3 days at Universal before we go to Disney this August. Staying at Cabana Bay, and looking for suggestions for where to get some early morning runs in while there. Preferably 5 miles or so. Thanks!

 

[trr1]

try running the walking path from Cabana bay to portifino bay and back its 1.8 miles up and 1.8 miles back

 

[DocAlan02]

try running the walking path from Cabana bay to portifino bay and back its 1.8 miles up and 1.8 miles back

I see a path from Cabana Bay to City Walk. How do you get all the way to PB?

 

[trr1]

I see a path from Cabana Bay to City Walk. How do you get all the way to PB?

on the other side of city walk next to the universal studios is a path to continue on to PB and also hard rock

 

[DocAlan02]

on the other side of city walk next to the universal studios is a path to continue on to PB and also hard rock

So do you need to run through City Walk? And are there any security things to go through or is this all open to the public?

 

[trr1]

So do you need to run through City Walk? And are there any security things to go through or is this all open to the public?

yes to through city walk and yes to security

 

[DocAlan02]

yes to through city walk and yes to security

Hmm. So what is security asking for there? What would I have to show them?

 

[trr1]

Hmm. So what is security asking for there? What would I have to show them?

you do have to do the bag scan if wearing one or show empty pocket of your running shorts i guess im not sure if you need to show a hotel ID

 

[Figgy1]

you do have to do the bag scan if wearing one or show empty pocket of your running shorts i guess im not sure if you need to show a hotel ID

I've never had to show resort ID when resort hopping

 

[DocAlan02]

I've never had to show resort ID when resort hopping

Did you go via this same path?

 

[JoeCamel]

Did you go via this same path?

Yes you can go the same path

 

[DocAlan02]

Yes you can go the same path

Not sure what you mean. I was asking Figgy if they had gone the same path as we were discussing without having to show ID.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Beware the security scanners are not open super early if you like to workout at 6 am like me.

 

[JT3000]

Did you go via this same path?

There's only one path to get to Hard Rock & Portofino, next to the entrance to USF. Keep in mind these aren't actually running paths, so you will need to be mindful of other guests using them, and you will also need to cross a portion of CityWalk to get from one to the other. You will encounter a security checkpoint on both paths, but will only be stopped upon entering CityWalk from either side. Simply walk (don't run) through the gate at the other checkpoint. They will not ask for a room card. If you choose to run all the way to Portofino, you will either need to run all the way back or take a water taxi to CityWalk, where you can then either return on foot or take another taxi as far as Sapphire Falls.

 

[DocAlan02]

Beware the security scanners are not open super early if you like to workout at 6 am like me.

I will certainly be running early. If the scanners aren't open, what do you do?

 

[DocAlan02]

There's only one path to get to Hard Rock & Portofino, next to the entrance to USF. Keep in mind these aren't actually running paths, so you will need to be mindful of other guests using them, and you will also need to cross a portion of CityWalk to get from one to the other. You will encounter a security checkpoint on both paths, but will only be stopped upon entering CityWalk from either side. Simply walk (don't run) through the gate at the other checkpoint. They will not ask for a room card. If you choose to run all the way to Portofino, you will either need to run all the way back or take a water taxi to CityWalk, where you can then either return on foot or take another taxi as far as Sapphire Falls.

Yeah, this would definitely be a there and back kind of thing. What time does security start? And can you get through if no one is working yet? I guess I may need to do the street run if security is going to be an issue.

 

[JT3000]

Yeah, this would definitely be a there and back kind of thing. What time does security start? And can you get through if no one is working yet? I guess I may need to do the street run if security is going to be an issue.

CityWalk opens at 8:00 am. If that's too late for you, the path from Cabana Bay also forks off just before reaching CityWalk onto the sidewalk that runs along the road behind IOA. But this would be less distance and you'd need to cross the road back to Cabana Bay.

 

[DocAlan02]

CityWalk opens at 8:00 am. If that's too late for you, the path from Cabana Bay also forks off just before reaching CityWalk onto the sidewalk that runs along the road behind IOA. But this would be less distance and you'd need to cross the road back to Cabana Bay.

I will certainly be running before 8. Not going to waste a park day by starting late. And I'll find a way to get in at least 5 miles. Just not sure of my best options...that's what I am trying to sort out.

 

[Figgy1]

Did you go via this same path?

Not sure what you mean. I was asking Figgy if they had gone the same path as we were discussing without having to show ID.

I've gone from Portofino through HR grounds to RP and never had to show ID. You're free to resort hop on UNI property even if not staying there just like at Disney. I've never been asked for any type of ID except when having an adult beverage because just like Disney they'd card Izma. Of course you'll need ID when checking in

 

[Figgy1]

Yeah, this would definitely be a there and back kind of thing. What time does security start? And can you get through if no one is working yet? I guess I may need to do the street run if security is going to be an issue.

At least an hour before early park entry. It may be earlier