We welcome runners of all levels—from first-timers to marathon vets! Our volunteer-led group runs aim for a conversational pace–for us that tends to be in the ~8:30-12:00 min/mile range. Typically one run leader also stays with the back of the pack regardless of the rest of the group’s pace, so no one is left behind.
Ready to join us? Here’s the rundown (see what we did there?) of when and where you can find us. We highly recommend joining our Slack, and checking the #chrcweeklyruns channel to stay in the loop on the week’s schedule—any changes or cancellations will be posted there.
Weekly Runs
Monday Miles
- One loop of Prospect Park (3.4 miles) to start the week off right.
- Starting at 6:30AM from the Parkside entrance OR 6:45AM at Grand Army Plaza.
Tuesday Trot
- One loop of Prospect Park (3.4 miles) to get those evening miles in and make some friends along the way.
- Starting at 7:00PM from the Botanical Gardens Entrance OR 7:10pm at Grand Army Plaza.
Thursday Run/Walk
- One loop of Prospect Park (3.4 miles) via intervals of 4 minutes running followed by 2 minutes walking. We regroup during each walk interval so no one is left behind, making this ideal for newer runners or anyone coming back from an injury.
- Starting at 7:00PM from the Grand Army Plaza bike racks.
Friday Five
- A five-mile run around the neighborhood (May-Oct) or Prospect Park (Nov-April) depending on the season.
- Starting at 6:30AM from the northwest corner of Franklin Ave & Eastern Parkway.
Saturday Long Run
- Our long runs vary each weekend, taking us all over the five boroughs. Distances vary between 7-15 miles depending on the season, though you don’t have to run the full route to join.
- Starting at 7:00AM (May-Oct) or 8:00am (Nov-April) from the northwest corner of Franklin Ave & Eastern Parkway.
- Pace groups with dedicated leaders run the planned route independently. Typically we’ll have support for paces between 9:00-11:30 min/mile, with occasional groups for faster or slower runners. Route and pace group details are posted on Slack the day before.
Special Runs
We regularly plan additional fun runs to breweries, fireworks, and other events. Join our Slack and follow us on Instagram to get updates about these events.
Find-A-Buddy
If our schedule or paces aren’t right for you–fear not! Check out #find-a-buddy-for-a-run and #back-of-the-pack in our Slack to connect with others who want to run at different times or at paces outside our typical group.