Memorial · Running route
Memorial Park Running Route
- Distance
- 2.9 mi
- Route
- Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail
- Area
- Memorial
Run it, send your Strava link, unlock the medal — 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.
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