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Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.

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Brooklyn Road Runners Club Group Run

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Prospect Park , PROSPECT PARK W, PARKSIDE AVE. BET. FLATBUSH AVE., OCEAN AVE. AND PROSPECT PARK SW (Brooklyn), Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

Group sticks together for 2 miles, then splits up according to training needs and capabilities. Meet at Prospect Park West and 9th St.

Phone: 917-238-9447
Cost: $20/year

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Front Runners New York Fun Run

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Central Park , 5 AV TO CENTRAL PARK W, 59 ST TO 110 ST (Manhattan), Manhattan

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Age:Adult

The centerpiece of the club's activities is our Saturday fun run/walk/social. Indomitable in mind, body and spirit, our club members come out to Central Park regardless of the weather. If you wish to drop off your bag, stretch or change before running, please come to the basement of Rutgers Church (236 W 73rd) on the South Side of 73rd Street just west of Broadway by 9:45 AM. Runners who do not need to drop off bags can catch up with the group inside Central Park, just across the road to the south of the Daniel Webster Statue (West Drive and 72nd Street Transverse) at 10:00 AM.

Cost: Free

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Front Runners New York Outdoor Track Workout

Thursday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Riverbank State Park , 679 Riverside Drive, Manhattan

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Age:Adult

Meet at the track on West 137th Street by the river. There are public restrooms and vending machines with water and Powerade in the facilities nearby. We drop our bags near where we run, so bring a small bag with no valuables. For those looking for a more intense workout than the Fun Runs.

Cost: Free

Front Runners New York

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Inwood Hill Runners

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Inwood Hill Park , DYCKMAN ST, HUDSON RIVER, HARLEM RIVER S (Manhattan), Manhattan

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Age:Adult

Tues run: Speed, hills, and intervals. All running paces and abilities are welcome. Stretching and warm-ups are on your own. Thu run: Regular 4-miler. All running paces and abilities are welcome. Stretching and warm-ups are on your own. Sat run: 6-8 miles, various routes. Bring your Metrocard. All running paces and abilities are welcome. Stretching and warm-ups are on your own.

Phone: 917-664-3141
E-mail: tamara@inwoodhillrunners.org
Cost: Free

Inwood Hill Runners

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Jack Rabbit Sports Free Group Runs

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Union Square Park , BROADWAY TO 4 AVE., E 14 ST. TO E 17 ST. (Manhattan), Manhattan

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Age:Adult

Join us for one of our free groups runs starting out of each of our three store locations. These are casual, social, and non-coached 60 minute group runs. We run at a relaxed, 'conversational' pace and while everyone is welcome, we suggest participants be able to comfortably run 5K / 3 miles. We meet at the store and for those of you coming from the office you can change clothes and/or leave your belongings at the store during our runs.

Phone: 212-727-2980
E-mail: custserv@jackrabbitsports.com
Cost: Free

Meeting Location: Jack Rabbit Sports-Union Square Store

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Run Club

Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Lululemon- SoHo , 481 Broadway, Manhattan

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Age:Adult

Meet at lululemon SoHo for a different group run every week. Check the website for details about routes and run leaders. We will split into wo groups: Mile High (5-6 mile runs) and Pace Setters (about 3 miles walk run).

Cost: Free

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Run Club

Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Lululemon- E 66th , 1127 3rd Ave, Manhattan

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Age:Adult

Come running with the East 66th street run club every Wednesday at 6:45pm. Join us as we run to the park for a workout and fun run. From pros to beginners, we welcome & love runners of all levels :) Hope to see you on Wednesday!

Phone: 212-755-5019
E-mail: east66th-store@lululemon.com
Cost: Free

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Run Club in Central Park

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Lululemon- Lincoln Square , W 64th St & Broadway, Manhattan

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Age:Adult

Running group for all levels of RUNNERS! We suggest that participants are able to run at least 3 miles without stopping, but all run paces are welcome! We meet in the Lincoln Square store at 6:30 pm and head to Central Park at 6:45 pm. Runs are led by lululemon staff.

Phone: 212-712-1767
E-mail: lincolnsquare-store@lululemon.com
Cost: Free

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Runners Club

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

Designed to get groups of YMCA members together outside for a fun run. Groups are based on ability, Emphasis on safety and fun.

Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks

Please check the center for cost and schedule.

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Running/Jogging

You may use any of Parks' recreational spaces, except tennis courts, without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. An individual must have a season permit or single-play ticket to use Parks' tennis courts.

Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.

Asser Levy Park Fitness Path

(Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 515 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 3.5
Map: Map

Astoria Park

ASTORIA SOUTH & 18 STREET (Queens) |
Facility Type: Running Tracks
Size: 0.25
Type: All Weather

Baisley Park

NORTH CONDUIT, BAISLEY BOULEVARD & 150 STREET (Queens) |
Facility Type: Running Tracks
Size: 0.25
Type: All Weather

Betsy Head Memorial Playground

OFF STRAUSS STREET & DUMONT AVENUE (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Running Tracks
Size: 0.25
Type: Rubber

Bloomingdale Park Fitness Path

(Staten Island) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 650 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 2.75
Map: Map

Brower Park Fitness Path

(Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 280 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 8
Map: Map

Carl Schurz Park Fitness Path

(Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 350 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 5
Map: Map

Clove Lakes Park Fitness Path

(Staten Island) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 650 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 2.75
Map: Map

Cooper Park Fitness Path

(Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 440 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 4
Map: Map

Corporal Thompson Park

BROADWAY BETWEEN HENDERSON AVENUE AND RICHMOND TERRACE (Staten Island) |
Facility Type: Running Tracks
Size: 0.25
Type: Synthetic

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Running/Jogging

Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.

Achilles International

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Running/Jogging
Achilles meets rain or shine on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 PM and Saturday mornings at 10:15 when there is no race. Tuesday evenings we meet at the New York Road Runners Club (9 E. 89th Street) between 6 - 6:15 PM. Saturday mornings, we meet in Central Park, at 90th Street and Fifth Avenue, adjacent to the Central Park Reservoir.
Phone: 212-354-0300 | Email

Brooklyn Road Runners Club

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Running/Jogging
Weekday and weekend runs in Prospect Park. Please check website for meeting times and locations of runs.
Phone: (718) 259-1481

City Running Tours

Boroughs:Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Running/Jogging
All levels welcome. Group runs about 6 miles with guides. $25-30 per run. We also offer personalized runs for a higher fee.
Phone: 877-415-0058 | Email

Front Runners New York

Boroughs:Brooklyn, Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Running and Triathlon (swimming, biking, running)
Front Runners New York provides encouragement and support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people and others who are interested in running and related activities. We hold runs, races, workshops, social events, and publish a monthly newsletter. We hold meets in Central Park, Prospect Park, West Side Highway, and other places. We are open to all levels. You can join us for a fun run to try out; membership dues apply.
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Hellgate Road Runners

Borough: Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Running/Jogging
The Hellgate Road Runners is a non-profit organization. We welcome runners of all abilities. Membership is $25 a year. Monday: 7:30 PM meet Between Astoria Park Pool and Hellgate Bridge Wednesday: 7:30 PM meet at Astoria Park Track Thursday: 7:30 PM meet at Astoria Park Field House Saturday: 9:00 AM (June-Oct), 8:00 AM (July-Sept) meet at Astoria Park Field House.
Phone: 718-721-7844 | Email

J.K.O. Running

Boroughs:Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Age: Adult
Type: Women's Running
J.K.O. Running is a women's running team. We welcome all women from total beginners (those who power walk, on the way the way to building up to jogging or running), advanced beginners & intermediate runners (gearing up for their first 5K, 10K or 1/2 marathon), to marathoners. We run year round, have weekly group runs, training runs and workshops. Our team participates in NYRR, charity and other race events as well as volunteer.
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New York Road Runners Club

Boroughs:Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Running/Jogging
Phone: (212) 860-4455

Prospect Park Track Club

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Running/Jogging
Phone: (718) 595-2049

Prospect Park Youth Running Club

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: Cross Country, Track & Field, Distance Running
Offer the young boys and girls of Brooklyn an opportunity to experience the fitness benefits, joys of competition, and team unity of Cross Country and Long Distance Running through an education-based program.
Phone: 917-363-6671 | Email