Bogotá

Bogotá’s parks offer room to run away from the busy streets. Simón Bolívar has the broadest circuit here, El Virrey follows a narrow green corridor through the northern hotel districts, and Los Novios adds a shorter lake outing. At roughly 2,600 meters, start gently while you get used to the altitude.

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Map of Bogotá with three numbered running-route starts. — Bogotá · north is upOpen full-size map

Parque Simón Bolívar

Teusaquillo & Salitre

4.0 km Loop

Parque El Virrey

Chicó, La Cabrera & Zona T

3.4 km Out & back

Parque de los Novios

Barrios Unidos & Calle 63

1.4 km Loop

Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors · OpenFreeMap · OpenMapTiles

Where to run in Bogotá

Parque Simón Bolívar

A larger park circuit around lawns, wooded sections and the lake, with fewer street crossings than a run around the surrounding blocks.

Approx. distance4.0 km

Underfoot

Compacted gravel and paved park paths

Start here

At the public park entrance on Carrera 60, beside the eastern park paths.

Follow the public paths around the park’s outer lawns and wooded edges, returning to the eastern entrance. Use marked crossings where the route meets access roads.

Getting there

Take a bus towards the Calle 63 / Carrera 60 intersection, then use the signed public park entrance.

Before you go

Concerts can fence off large sections of the park. Check the gates and event notices, and stay on running paths rather than crossing planted areas.

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Parque El Virrey

A tree-lined linear park beside a stream, close to northern hotels and restaurants. The narrow corridor makes it easy to run out and back.

Approx. distance3.4 km

Underfoot

Paved pedestrian paths and street crossings

Start here

At the western public park paths near Autopista Norte and El Virrey station.

Follow the park’s pedestrian corridor east toward Carrera 7, then retrace it to the western entrance.

Getting there

Walk from Zona T, or take TransMilenio to El Virrey and approach on public sidewalks.

Before you go

Roads divide the park into sections. Use marked crossings, leave cycle lanes to bikes and choose daylight, as recommended by the tourism authority.

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Parque de los Novios

A shorter lake-and-garden outing in the wider Simón Bolívar park complex, with boating and picnic areas.

Approx. distance1.4 km

Underfoot

Park footpaths with varying surfaces

Start here

At the public park entrance from Calle 63.

Follow the public paths around the lake and northern lawns, then return to the Calle 63 entrance.

Getting there

Use local buses on Calle 63 and walk to the signed park entrance.

Before you go

Stay clear of boat launches and booked picnic shelters. Follow posted hours; the park’s visitor rules prohibit pets, and events may change access.

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More places to run

Parque Metropolitano El Tunal

A large park in the south of the city with sports facilities and running paths. Plan how you’ll get there rather than adding a long run along the roads.

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Parque Timiza

Another park with a lake, in Kennedy, that the city tourism office recommends for running. Check current entrances and the journey from your accommodation.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 17, 2026