Chattahoochee River · Running route

Cochran Shoals Running Route

Distance: 3.1 mi
Route: Fitness loop
Area: Chattahoochee River

Run it, send your Strava link, unlock the medal — free.

Cochran Shoals is part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and one of the most popular running spots in metro Atlanta. The Park Mile route is the 3.1-mile fitness loop — flat, wide and right along the river.

The route

Distance: about 3.1 miles on the fitness loop.
Terrain: wide, mostly flat gravel path — fast and easy on the legs.
Extend it: side trails into the woods add hills and miles.

Tips

A National Park Service parking pass is required — buy it before you run.
The trail is busy on weekends and after work; early mornings are best.
Flat and measured — a great place for a 5K time trial.

How to unlock the Cochran Shoals 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 Cochran Shoals medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.

Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.