East Charlotte · Running route
McAlpine Creek Park Running Route
- Distance
- 3.0 mi
- Route
- Park loop (5K XC course)
- Area
- East Charlotte
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
McAlpine Creek Park is home to one of the most famous cross-country courses in the country. The Park Mile route is the 3-mile loop through the park — the same ground where championship races are run.
The route
- Distance: about 3.0 miles around the park.
- Terrain: packed gravel and grass, mostly flat.
- Extend it: the McAlpine Creek Greenway continues for more miles.
Tips
- Look for the course markers of the 5K XC course.
- Trail shoes are nice after rain.
- Shaded and cool — a great summer option.
How to unlock the McAlpine Creek 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 McAlpine Creek 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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