Kennesaw Mountain Running Route

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is where Atlanta runners go to climb. The Park Mile route is the summit trail from the visitor center to the top of the mountain — 1.1 miles one way, and almost all of it uphill.

The route

• Distance: 1.1 miles one way, visitor center to summit.
• Terrain: steep, rocky trail with stone steps — short but very tough.
• Extend it: the park's longer trail system offers many more miles of hilly running.

Tips

• Pace it: power-hiking the steepest parts is completely normal.
• Be careful on the way down — the rocks can be slick.
• This is a national park and historic site; stay on marked trails.

How to unlock the Kennesaw Mountain 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 Kennesaw Mountain medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.

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