Brookhaven · Running route

Murphey Candler Park Running Route

Distance: 2.0 mi
Route: Lake loop
Area: Brookhaven

Run it, send your Strava link, unlock the medal — free.

Murphey Candler Park in Brookhaven is built around a quiet lake. The Park Mile route is a 2.0-mile loop around the lake on trails and boardwalks — calm, scenic and one of the prettiest runs in the Passport.

The route

Distance: about 2.0 miles around the lake.
Terrain: mix of dirt trail, paths and boardwalk with small hills.
Good for: relaxed runs and recovery days.

Tips

The trail can be muddy after rain — choose your shoes accordingly.
Ballfield game days bring more cars; arrive early.
Pair it with Brook Run Park for a two-medal morning.

How to unlock the Murphey Candler 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 Murphey Candler 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.