Grant Park Running Route

Grant Park is one of Atlanta's oldest parks and home to Zoo Atlanta. The Park Mile route follows a 2.2-mile loop around the park's perimeter, under big shade trees and past the historic Victorian homes of the neighborhood.

The route

• Distance: 2.2 miles around the park.
• Terrain: sidewalks and park paths with real hills — this loop rewards strong legs.
• Double it: two laps make a solid 4+ mile hill workout.

Tips

• Plenty of shade makes this a good summer option.
• Zoo days bring extra traffic and cars around the park — go early.
• Watch your footing on older sidewalks lifted by tree roots.

How to unlock the Grant Park medal

1. Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
2. Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
3. Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Grant 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.