North Brooklyn Runners
NBR is a free club offering more than 20 runs each week. Our weekly training schedule is designed to help you train for your goal races throughout the year. The flow of easy runs, track workouts, tempo runs, and long runs mimics the way that most training plans work. Most days have one type of run, and the morning and night runs tend to mirror each other.
Daily workouts and distances are posted in North Brooklyn Runner’s Google Group. Interested in joining our team? Learn more.
Run | Time and Location | Intensity |
Monday Morning Easy Run | 6:45 AM, McCarren Park | Easy |
Monday Night Plyo | 6:30 PM, McCarren Park | Cross Training |
Monday Night Easy Run | 7:30 PM, McCarren Park | Easy* |
Monday Nite Owls | 9:10 PM, McCarren Park | Medium |
Tuesday Morning Tigerwolves | 6:30 AM, McCarren Park | Speed |
Tuesday Night Local Competitive Tempo | 7:00 PM, Prospect Park | High |
Tuesday Night Tempo | 7:30 PM, McCarren Park | Speed |
Wednesday Mourning Doves | 6:00 AM, McCarren Park | Medium |
Wednesday Night Beginner Run | 7:00 PM, McCarren Park | Easy* |
Wednesday Night Road Run | 7:30 PM, McCarren Park | Casual |
Wednesday Night Form Run | 7:30 PM, Prospect Park | Easy |
Thursday Morning Hellkatz | 6:30 AM, McCarren Park Track | Medium/Speed* |
Thursday Morning ‘Just South’ Tempo | 6:30 AM, Prospect Park | Speed |
Thursday Night Track | 7:30 PM, McCarren Park Track | Medium/Speed* |
First Friday Salmon Run | 7:30 AM, McCarren Park | Easy |
Second Friday Donut Run | 7:30 AM, McCarren Park or Prospect Park | Easy |
Third Friday Ice Cream Run | 6:00 PM, McCarren Park | Easy |
Saturday Narwhals | 8:00 AM, McCarren Park | Medium |
Saturday Local Competitive Run | 7:15 AM, BP Station | High |
Saturday Bridge & Coffee Run | 9:00 AM, Williamsburg Bridge | Easy* |
Sunday Funday Long Run | 8:00 AM, McCarren Park | Medium* |
Intensity | Good For Beginners? | Description |
Easy | Yes | An easy pace where most runners can hold a conversation as they run.![]() |
Casual | Yes | A slightly more upbeat run than the totally casual run. |
Medium | No | Slightly harder running than casual pace. It should still be possible to talk but it will require more effort than it does at slower speeds. |
Speed | No | Fast running normally reserved for speed-work and tempo runs, it should be difficult to speak more than a few words at this speed. |
High | No | These runs are reserved for our Local Competitive runners at extremely high paces. Please check our Local Competitive requirements to see if you qualify. |
* | Yes | Any run listed with an asterisk means there will be a “Party Pace” present at the run and is a great place for beginners. |
BROOKLYN TRACK CLUB – Home
Brooklyn Track Club was founded in 2016 when a small group of friends discovered that their lives were better when they ran.
Now in our 8th year as a team, we have 700 members spread throughout the boroughs, with friends in sister running communities across the globe. Our priority is to expand accessibility and resources to as diverse a body of runners as possible. We’re excited to welcome new runners and veterans, young and old, people of all paces and backgrounds and goals to come and learn from one another. Let’s see where our legs can carry us. |
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Membership Brooklyn Track Club strives to provide our members with consistent, inclusive access toward cooperative and competitive running experiences. |
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New York State in NewRunners
We continue to talk about the running clubs of America, and today we have New York State in turn.
We continue to talk about running clubs in America, and today we have the state of New York.
New York is just made for running, it has all the necessary infrastructure: paths, parks and even special traffic lights for runners. It was here that the running fever once began, which spread throughout the world. In New York, it is easy to find a partner for training: there are about 200 running clubs in the city, united by a variety of interests. New York is a trendsetter in everything. Not so long ago, urban running clubs appeared here, which turn their workouts into outdoor parties. You can talk endlessly about running in this city, as well as about its clubs. We have selected the brightest of them.
Traditional running clubs:
New York Road Runners (NYRR)
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In 1958, an African-American runner, one of the first ultramarathon runners in the world, Ted Corbitt, founded the Road Runners of America club, which consisted of only 47 athletes. In the next ten years, the number increased to 250 people, many of whom took part in the first New York City Marathon. Two years after that, Fred Lebow led the NYRR. Under his leadership, the New York Marathon grew and the first Crazylegs Mini Marathon (New York Mini 10k) for women was organized. In the wake of the running craze, NYRR has grown into a massive organization that promotes a nationwide running culture. Now the NYRR races are known all over the world, the TCS New York City Marathon is one of the six largest running events in the world. The club has its own running center, training programs have been developed for people of all ages: children, students, the elderly. In 2016, over 120,000 students took part in NYRR’s free training. The once local running club has become the umbrella organization for hundreds of running clubs and races around the country.
Warren Street
In 1978, three runners – Paul Fetscher, Hugh Sweeney and Alan Silber – decided to create a running club that would be a little more fun and free than other clubs of the time. The name was coined by Sweeney, who lived on Warren Street, where the runners found their first sponsor, the Shannon Bar. This is how the tradition of ending the workout with a glass of beer appeared – it has survived to this day. Group training takes place on Tuesdays in Central Park during the summer, with groups moving to the New Balance Track & Field Center during the winter. Club membership is free, but you must come to training in a branded T-shirt, which can be purchased for $50.
Alternative Running Clubs:
BridgeRunners
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“Never run alone” is the slogan of the BridgeRunners Club, founded in 2004. The idea of creating it came to Mike Saes when he was late for his son at school. Attempts to hail a cab were unsuccessful, and he had to run across the Brooklyn Bridge to get there. “Bridges are just made for running,” he told Cedric Hernandez that evening. Together they created the BridgeRunners, a concept very different from traditional New York City running clubs. For the BridgeRunners, running is a fun part of life, and training, like a party, is a great excuse to get out into the city. Several times a week, about 300 people take to the streets of New York in the evening and use it as a large playing field. They do not have clear routes, and every workout turns into an adventure. This approach attracted the attention of Nike, who became a sponsor of the club and its events. In 2012, the BridgeRunners met up with fellow London running club Run Dem Crew in Berlin and called the meeting Bridge the Gap. With the help of Nike, these informal get-togethers have become regular and are held before major running events around the world. In 2016, Bridge the Gap took place on the eve of the Musical Half Marathon in Moscow.
The running elite run through the night streets of New York, overtaking unsuspecting pedestrians, through parks and the subway. A post shared by BLACK ROSES NYC (@blackrosesnyc) on
Black Roses NYC actually grew out of BridgeRunners. The founders of the club – Knox Robinson, editor of a hip-hop magazine, and runner Jessie Zapo – were once members of the BridgeRunners. In 2012, at the Shanghai Marathon, they announced a new running project – Black Roses NYC. Jessie wanted to focus on developing women’s running, and Knox, being an experienced runner, was convinced that special training was needed to reduce the risk of injury. Together they developed a program that combines classic workouts with urban runs, while, according to the organizers, they are no less incendiary and fun than Bridge Runners. In the first six months, the number of participants has doubled, and now Black Roses NYC is one of the most famous urban running clubs in New York and its main partner is Nike. You can join the ranks of the Black Roses for $125 per year. 9A post shared by Joe DiNoto (@orchardstreetrunners) on
New York is one of those cities that never sleep. Joe Di Noto, a young architect from the Lower East Side, loved to run around the streets of New York at night. One day he came up with the idea to unite experienced runners who can overcome 6-10 miles in a city at night. So in 2011, Orchard Street Runners appeared. To become one of its members, you must not only be hardy, but also follow a few rules: know the route (it is published in advance), be careful (the risk of injury increases at night), and do not use headphones while jogging. Often the guys from Black Roses NYC join the OSR, and then the training turns into a massive party on the run. When the number of participants exceeded 100, Joe decided to arrange a street race starting after midnight – Midnight Half. The running elite run through the night streets of New York, overtaking unsuspecting pedestrians, through parks and subways, with the winner at the finish line receiving only a few hundred dollars and the respect of the running crowd. Midnight Half does not have sponsors, although many brands would like to become one, but Di Noto does not want the race to be accompanied by advertising slogans.
Despite being semi-legal, Midnight Half is attracting more and more of the running elite, such as Jerry Faulkner and Christina Phillips. Analogues of the race began to appear in other cities, but with such drive it takes place only in New York.
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10 best places for runs in New York
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Even those who have never been in New York know that in this city all residents are running, not just running, but certainly in the central park. Of course, this impression of New York is formed thanks to the cinema. However, not Central Park alone! We have selected for you 10 interesting places where jogging can really bring not only benefits, but also pleasure.
These scenic trails offer unrivaled views of the rivers, Manhattan skyline or ocean and can keep you motivated to keep exercising.
1. Van Cortlandt Park
If you want to feel like you’re out of town, Van Cortlandt Park is your best bet. Take the #1 subway train to 242 Street Station and start your 3.5-mile run as soon as you enter the park. Along the way you will see Vault Hill, the “Back Hills of Vanny”, statues of a tortoise and a hare, and the Van Cortland House Museum. If you’ve got an appetite, there’s Lloyd’s Carrot Cake nearby for a post-run snack.
2. Central Park
The most classic! A favorite spot for Central Park runners is the Central Park Reservoir, which offers a 1.5-mile trail on a very gentle slope. There are plenty of other options in Central Park, including the 6.1-mile full loop around the park or the shorter Bridle Path. The latter includes two spans of 1.66 miles and a circle around the reservoir, while the full loop is 2.5 miles. It passes through the North Meadow fields and reaches 102 Street.
3. Riverside Park and Hudson River Greenway
Enjoy a jog along Riverside Park from 72nd Street to 158th Street and enjoy the Hudson breeze. The park also has public restrooms, a skate park, and several sports fields where you can stop and add variety to your workout with pull-ups, for example.
4. Highline
If you can get to the Highline park early in the morning – in time for its opening at 7 am, then you will have the opportunity to enjoy a run without crowds of tourists. Here you will find an almost empty oasis and the perfect place for an early morning run. The park offers a 1.5-mile trail, with plenty of drive-in and drive-out options and places to grab a post-workout snack. It is known as a good option for beginner runners who can easily take a break on one of the benches, as well as for those who like to run with an amazing view of Chelsea.
5. Battery Park City
Run along the southern tip of Manhattan for incredible views of the Hudson and New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the New Jersey coastline. The Battery Park City Esplanade is known as a walker’s paradise with numerous parks, gardens, marinas and art objects. And if you are carried away and want to run further – just do not stop. This way you can run all the way to the George Washington Bridge – it’s almost 12.3 miles, but don’t worry, the scenery will distract you from your exertions.
6. Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park
You probably won’t be able to run across the Brooklyn Bridge on the weekends – there are usually huge crowds of tourists on Saturdays and Sundays. But if you can get there at dawn, you’ll be rewarded with some of the best views of Manhattan. After running across the bridge, head to Brooklyn Bridge Park if you want to keep running, or just find a bench to sit down and enjoy the view.
7. Prospect Park
In Brooklyn, Prospect Park offers several running tracks on 585 acres, ranging in length from 1.5 to 3.5 miles. There are several track clubs you can join, including the Prospect Park track club where you can find frequent competitions and races organized by the New York Road Runners Club and the Brooklyn Road Runners Club.
8. Coney Island Boardwalk
The fun atmosphere will keep you entertained while you run – you don’t even have to turn on your music on your headphones! During the off-season, Coney Island is eerily empty, but during the summer, the crowds can be huge. Choose an early morning run if you want to avoid this. Take the D, F, N, or Q trains to the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station and you will be delivered right to the center of the approximately 2.5-mile boardwalk.
9. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Nearly four miles of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, starting on the sidewalk near station 7 of the Mets-Willets Point subway train, take you to many of the park’s attractions, including the Queens Museum of Art, Unisphere and Citi Field. Get out for a run early in the morning or in the evening as there is little shade during the day and there can be a lot of pedestrians. If possible, try to catch the sunrise or sunset over the Unisphere.
10. Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island is located between Manhattan and Queens and can be reached by F train or cable car. The jogging track is a scenic strip along the 3.5-mile perimeter of the island. Enjoy views of Midtown Manhattan and the Queensboro Bridge, as well as the peace and quiet of the island.
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