Decatur Running Routes

If you are a runner on campus or off, there are some great running routes through Decatur that will give you a nice change of scenery.  These routes have a variety of different elevation levels and can be used for running or walking.  Read below to learn more about running in Decatur, and the routes that you can take for your next safe run.

Why Run?

The medical community , the psychological health community, and the Decatur community knows that running in Decatur is a positive experience on many levels. Improving health, brightening one’s mood, and relieving the stress of the day are all benefits the runners of Decatur have come to appreciate about the sport, not to mention the added perk of having some of the prettiest neighborhoods in the southeast through which to traverse.
 

Research shows the benefits of running and local experience indicates a vibrant and active running community in the City which is fostered by the many routes available to those who are inclined. The City of Decatur’s Active Living Department would like to invite everyone who enjoys running (or walking) to enjoy the Decatur Running Maps which all begin at the Old Courthouse on the Square. So strap on your shoes, get out into our friendly neighborhoods and enjoy your run in Decatur!

When you run, be sure to....

...Carry Identification. Write your name, phone number, and blood type on the inside sole of your running shoe. Include any medical information.

...Run against traffic. This helps with observing approaching automobiles. Watch and stay away from cars! By facing on-coming traffic, you may be able to react quicker than if it is behind you. When cars are exiting parking lots, run behind the car, not in front.

...Help drivers see you! Wear reflective light colored clothing or lights, especially before dawn or after dark.

...Stay alert and aware! Be mindful of what's going on around you. Do not run with headphones turned up loudly. The more aware you are, the less vulnerable you are.  

Decatur Running Maps

The City of Decatur offers a number of running  routes, all beginning at the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Decatur. The routes include maps, turn by turn directions, and elevations. Enjoy your run (or walk) in Decatur!


Clairemont Heights 1 Mile Run
Clairemont Heights 2 Mile Run
Clairemont Heights 3 Mile Run
Clairemont Heights 4 Mile Run
Glenlake 2 Mile Run
Glenlake 3 Mile Run
Glenlake 5 Mile Run
Parkwood 3 Mile Run
PATH/Rocky Ford 4 Mile Run
Adair 2 Mile Run

For more information please see the City of Decatur.