Laureles Ciclovía — Estadio Loop
Laureles · Medellín
Trail Run or City Run·2.07 km·8 m elevation·Pavement
About this route
Every Sunday morning the roads around the Estadio Atanasio Girardot close to cars and become something completely different. Musicians set up on corners, free Zumba and Rumba classes spill onto the road, skaters weave between runners, parents teach their children to cycle, and dogs splash happily in the big fountain. People sell fresh fruit, vegetables and snacks from stalls lining the circuit. You can even rent skates on the spot if you feel like switching things up after your run. Run a loop or two around the stadium — the atmosphere is at its peak early. This is the kind of Sunday morning that reminds you why you travel.
Safety
Car-free on Sundays. Stay aware of skaters and cyclists sharing the circuit. Very safe, very lively — always lots of people around.
Local tip
Stay after your run. The Zumba classes are free, the fruit stalls are fresh, and watching dogs splash in the fountain is genuinely one of the most joyful things you'll see on a Sunday morning in Colombia. Budget an extra hour just to soak it in.
Water & drinks
💧 Fresh fruit, juice and water from stalls all around the stadium circuit. No need to carry anything.
Dogs
🐕 Lots of friendly dogs out with their owners — many splashing in the fountain. No aggressive dogs on this route.
Start point
📅 Sundays only — 7am to 1pm. Estadio metro station is a 2 minute walk from the start.
Distance
2.07 km
Elevation Gain
8 m
Est. Time
12 min
Surface
Pavement
Shorten, extend, or repeat
One loop around the stadium is roughly 2km. Run two or three loops as a warmup then stay and enjoy the atmosphere. Or combine with the Laureles to El Poblado route for a longer Sunday run.