Chain of Lakes · Running route
Bde Maka Ska Running Route
- Distance
- 3.1 mi
- Route
- Lake loop
- Area
- Chain of Lakes
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Bde Maka Ska is the largest lake in Minneapolis, with the downtown skyline rising behind it. The loop is exactly a 5K — 3.1 miles.
The route
- Distance: 3.1 miles around the lake.
- Terrain: flat paved paths.
- Bonus: perfect 5K time trials.
Tips
- Busy on summer weekends — go early.
- Watch for loons on the water.
- Great sunsets over the lake.
How to unlock the Bde Maka Ska medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Bde Maka Ska medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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