Midtown · Running route

Piedmont Park Running Route

Distance: 4.0 mi
Route: Main park loop
Area: Midtown

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

Piedmont Park is Atlanta's front yard and the most popular place to run in the city. The Park Mile route is a 4.0-mile loop around the park's paved paths, taking you past Lake Clara Meer, the Active Oval and the wide-open lawns with the Midtown skyline in view.

The route

Distance: 4.0 miles, mostly paved and gently rolling.
Good for: easy runs, long-run warmups and first-timers.
Extend it: the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail runs along the park's eastern edge if you want more miles.

Tips

Go early on weekends — the paths get busy with walkers, bikes and events by mid-morning.
There are water fountains and restrooms inside the park, but carry water on hot summer days.
Parking nearby fills up fast; many runners arrive by MARTA or on foot from Midtown.

How to unlock the Piedmont 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 Piedmont 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.