Tempe · Running route
Tempe Town Lake Running Route
- Distance
- 7.5 mi
- Route
- Full lake loop
- Area
- Tempe
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Tempe Town Lake is the valley's favorite flat long run: a paved 7.5-mile loop around the lake and the Salt River bridges, with the buttes of Papago Park nearby.
The route
- Distance: about 7.5 miles for the full loop.
- Terrain: flat, paved paths on both sides of the lake.
- Shorter option: 3.5 miles one way along the lake.
Tips
- Early mornings are the coolest.
- Water fountains are around the lake, but carry your own in summer.
- Busy with events on weekends.
How to unlock the Tempe Town Lake 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 Tempe Town Lake 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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