Boston Park Running Routes

Where to run in Boston? These are the Park Mile routes — one measured route in three classic Boston spots, from Jamaica Pond to the Charles River. Run any of them, submit your Strava link and unlock that park's free digital medal with the Park Mile Passport.

All routes

• Charles River Esplanade — 3.1 mi · Mass Ave–Longfellow bridges loop · Back Bay
• Jamaica Pond — 1.5 mi · Pond loop · Jamaica Plain
• Castle Island — 2.1 mi · Pleasure Bay loop · South Boston

Shortest to longest

Start with Jamaica Pond (1.5 mi), then Castle Island's Pleasure Bay loop (2.1 mi), and finish with the Charles River loop (3.1 mi).

Running in other cities? See the Atlanta, Austin, Miami, Houston, Jonesboro, New York, Chicago and Boston park running routes.