North Oconee River · Running route
North Oconee River Greenway Running Route
- Distance
- 6.0 mi
- Route
- Sandy Creek Nature Center to College Station Rd
- Area
- North Oconee River
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
The North Oconee River Greenway follows the river through Athens for about 6 miles, from the Sandy Creek Nature Center south to College Station Road — woods, meadows and glimpses of the river.
The route
- Distance: about 6.0 miles (one way).
- Terrain: paved multi-use path, mostly flat.
- Shorter options: start at Dudley Park or downtown and do any section.
Tips
- Great for long runs close to downtown.
- Shared with cyclists — keep right.
- Some sections flood after heavy rain.
How to unlock the North Oconee River Greenway 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 North Oconee River Greenway medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
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