Midtown · Running route
Overton Park Running Route
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
- Route
- Old Forest limestone trail
- Area
- Midtown
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Overton Park in Midtown Memphis protects the Old Forest, one of the last old-growth forests in a US city, and the Levitt Shell, where legends once played. The Park Mile route is the 1.4-mile limestone trail through the Old Forest.
The route
- Distance: about 1.4 miles on the limestone trail.
- Terrain: flat crushed-limestone path under huge trees.
- Extend it: add the park perimeter or more Old Forest paths.
Tips
- Shaded and cool — great in summer.
- Stop by the Levitt Shell for a free concert.
- A perfect first medal in Memphis.
How to unlock the Overton 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 Overton 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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