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Track & Field

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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Indoor Track

Monday: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida Street, Bronx

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Age:Adult / Senior

Take a jog around the indoor track!

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Inwood Hill Runners

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.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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Track and Field Cross Country

Monday: 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Hansborough Recreation Center, 35 West 134th Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: July 1, 2019
End Date: September 18, 2019
Age:Child / Teen

The children will learn basic running mechanics , movements, cardio body wram-up and exercise effectively. The children will also be prepared for a special track event through implemented practices ,which will include endurance runs, speed work,distance and Interval workouts .

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Instructor: Kenya O.

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Van Cortlandt Track Club

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Van Cortlandt Park , W 242 ST. & BROADWAY (Bronx), Bronx

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Age:Everyone

Running for all levels and ages. We are the oldest running club in the Bronx. Members enjoy a lot of benefits besides running. There are experianced members who are always willing to help or answer any questions.

Cost: Free to try, $50 per year to join

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Track & Field

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.

Alley Pond Trails

PARK-WIDE. CHECK OUT OUR ALLEY POND PARK TRAILS PAGE FOR A MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO SCENIC LOCATIONS. (Queens) |
Facility Type: Hiking Trails
Park Name: Alley Pond Park
Length: Various
Difficulty: Various
Other Details: Numerous trails wind through native hardwood (oak-hickory) forest and kettle ponds. The north end of the park boasts splendid salt marsh views.

Arden Woods Trail

ARDEN & LEGATE AVENUE (Staten Island) |
Facility Type: Hiking Trails
Park Name: Arden Woods
Length: 1.2 miles
Difficulty: Easy

Asser Levy Playground

EAST 25TH STREET AND ASSER LEVY PLACE (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Running Tracks
Size: 0.9
Type: Asphalt

Asser Levy Recreation Center

ASSER LEVY PLACE (Manhattan) |
Cross Streets:

East 23rd Street & FDR Drive

Facility Type: Recreation Centers

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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

Bayswater Park Hiking Trails

CHECK OUT OUR BAYSWATER TRAILS PAGE FOR A MAP FEATURING ENTRANCES AND DIRECTIONS TO SCENIC LOCATIONS. (Queens) |
Facility Type: Hiking Trails
Park Name: Bayswater Park
Length: 0.25 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Other Details: From the playground of Bayswater Park, follow the painted signs on the ground into the fields. Where the Sidewalk ends, across the field a large wooden post marks the beginning of the trail.

Betsy Head Memorial Playground

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

Blue Trail

FOREST PARK DRIVE EAST, OFF OF WOODHAVEN BOULEVARD (Queens) |
Facility Type: Hiking Trails
Park Name: Forest Park
Length: 1.7 miles
Other Details: Forest Park's numerous trails wind through native hardwood (oak-hickory) forest and kettle ponds.

Bronx River Forest Trail

ENTER AT EAST GUN HILL ROAD FOR RED TRAIL AND BURKE AVENUE OR EAST 204TH ST. FOR BLUE TRAIL (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Hiking Trails
Park Name: Bronx Park
Other Details: The Bronx River Forest trails offer a river respite from the busy Bronx nearby. Check out our Bronx River Forest Trails page for a map and directions to scenic locations.

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Track & Field

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.

Brooklyn Falcons Youth Football

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: Football, Cheerleading, Track
Located in Flatbush
Phone: 347-351-3447 | 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: Track & Field
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

Prospect Park Track Club

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Track & Field
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