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Central Park – Center Drive, Central Park loop from 5th Avenue–53rd Street

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Central Park – Center Drive, Central Park loop from 5th Avenue–53rd Street

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(2091)

12,412

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Central Park – Center Drive, Central Park loop from 5th Avenue–53rd Street

00:55

8.94km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.28 km for 122 m

Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)

After 6.07 km for 1.02 km

Closed: • 1:00 AM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.22 km

Central Park

Highlight • Parking

One of the many panoramic points from Central Park towards Manhattan

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5.99 km

Literary Walk

Highlight • Monument

A bronze sculpture of Christopher Columbus by Jeronimo Suñol outdoors is being installed in Central Park, Manhattan, New York. The statue was created in 1892 to commemorate the 400th anniversary …

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6.69 km

Southern entry into Central Park. If you want to go north through Manhattan, there is the possibility to escape the dense New York traffic here in the park in addition to the Hudson Trail on the bank.

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6.96 km

West Drive, Central Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Best running track in NY

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7.58 km

Sheep Meadow, Central Park

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After the hustle and bustle of the city, here is a small quiet pool. However, not on weekends and public holidays when it feels like half of New York is here.

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8.40 km

General Sherman Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Start of Central Park and perfect starting point for a walk through the park.

Avoid the hot dog stands, the prices here are almost twice as high as in the rest of the park!

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8.94 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.10 km

747 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

3.65 km

928 m

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

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Central Park – Center Drive, Central Park loop from 5th Avenue–53rd Street

Central Park

Literary Walk

Center Drive, Central Park

West Drive, Central Park

Sheep Meadow, Central Park

General Sherman Memorial

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