Chain of Lakes · Running route
Lake Harriet Running Route
- Distance
- 2.75 mi
- Route
- Lake loop
- Area
- Chain of Lakes
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Lake Harriet is the jewel of the Chain of Lakes, with its castle-like bandshell and sailboats. The pedestrian loop is 2.75 miles.
The route
- Distance: 2.75 miles around the lake.
- Terrain: flat, separate paths for walkers/runners and bikes.
- Extend it: connect to Bde Maka Ska.
Tips
- Summer concerts at the bandshell.
- Look for the tiny elf door in a tree near the lake.
- Winter running here is a local badge of honor.
How to unlock the Lake Harriet 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 Lake Harriet 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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