Brooklyn · Running route
Brooklyn Bridge Park Running Route
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Route
- Waterfront path
- Area
- Brooklyn
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Brooklyn Bridge Park runs along the East River, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Atlantic Avenue, with the best views of Lower Manhattan anywhere. The Park Mile route is the 1.3-mile waterfront path.
The route
- Distance: about 1.3 miles along the waterfront (one way).
- Terrain: flat paved path past the piers.
- Extend it: run it back for 2.6 miles, or add a crossing of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Tips
- Go early — by midday the path fills up with visitors.
- Perfect first medal for new runners.
- Stop at the end for the classic skyline photo.
How to unlock the Brooklyn Bridge Park 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 Brooklyn Bridge Park 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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