Richmond & Sunset · Running route
Golden Gate Park Running Route
- Distance
- 7.4 mi
- Route
- Park perimeter loop
- Area
- Richmond & Sunset
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Golden Gate Park is bigger than Central Park, with lakes, gardens, the bison paddock and the Dutch windmills by the ocean. The Park Mile route is the 7.4-mile loop around the park.
The route
- Distance: about 7.4 miles around the park (8.8 with the Panhandle).
- Terrain: paved paths and trails, gently rolling.
- Shorter option: the 1-mile loop around Stow Lake.
Tips
- Say hi to the bison near the west end.
- The windmills sit right by Ocean Beach.
- JFK Drive is car-free — great for running.
How to unlock the Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate 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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