Memorial · Running route

Memorial Park Running Route

Distance: 2.9 mi
Route: Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail
Area: Memorial

Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.

Memorial Park is the center of Houston running, and the Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail is its most famous loop: 2.9 miles of crushed granite under the trees. Early mornings, it's the busiest running spot in the city.

The route

Distance: 2.9-mile loop.
Terrain: crushed granite, flat and well shaded.
Amenities: restrooms and water fountains along the way.

Tips

Run it in either direction — just follow local trail etiquette and keep to your side.
Parking fills up on weekend mornings; arrive early.
Two loops = almost a 10K.

How to unlock the Memorial 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 Memorial 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.