Uptown · Running route
Katy Trail Running Route
- Distance
- 3.5 mi
- Route
- American Airlines Center to SMU
- Area
- Uptown
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
The Katy Trail follows an old railroad line through Uptown: 3.5 shaded miles from the American Airlines Center to SMU, with Reunion Tower and the skyline behind you.
The route
- Distance: 3.5 miles end to end (one way).
- Terrain: paved, with a soft-surface runner lane in many parts.
- Getting back: run it back for 7 miles.
Tips
- The busiest trail in Dallas — early mornings are best.
- Use the soft lane when you can; it is easier on the legs.
- Plenty of places to grab a coffee after.
How to unlock the Katy Trail 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 Katy Trail 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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