Museum Campus · Running route
Northerly Island Running Route
- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Route
- Island loop
- Area
- Museum Campus
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Northerly Island sits on Lake Michigan next to the Museum Campus, with one of the best views of the Chicago skyline. The Park Mile route is the loop of about 2 miles around the island.
The route
- Distance: about 2.0 miles around the island.
- Terrain: flat paved and crushed-stone paths.
- Extend it: connect to the Lakefront Trail for as many miles as you want.
Tips
- The lake wind is real — dress for it.
- Sunrise over the lake with the skyline behind you is worth the early alarm.
- Check for concert or event closures near the pavilion.
How to unlock the Northerly Island 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 Northerly Island 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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