Wash Park · Running route
Washington Park Running Route
- Distance
- 2.6 mi
- Route
- Outer loop
- Area
- Wash Park
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Wash Park is Denver's favorite place to run: a 2.6-mile outer loop around the park's lakes, gardens and boathouse, always full of runners.
The route
- Distance: 2.6 miles for the outer (soft) loop; 2.3 miles for the inner paved loop.
- Terrain: flat, with a soft dirt path on the outside.
- Make it a 5K: one outer loop plus a little extra.
Tips
- The dirt path is easier on your legs.
- Busy on weekends — early is best.
- Drink water: Denver air is dry and thin.
How to unlock the Washington 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 Washington 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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