South Boston · Running route
Castle Island Running Route
- Distance
- 2.1 mi
- Route
- Pleasure Bay loop
- Area
- South Boston
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Castle Island in South Boston is home to historic Fort Independence. The Park Mile route is the 2.1-mile loop around Pleasure Bay, with the ocean on one side and the city on the other.
The route
- Distance: about 2.1 miles around Pleasure Bay.
- Terrain: flat paved path by the water.
- Extend it: continue along the beaches toward Carson Beach.
Tips
- It can be windy — bring a layer.
- Planes from Logan fly right over you.
- Finish with a stop at the famous snack bar by the fort.
How to unlock the Castle Island 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 Castle Island 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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