New York is neither an old or imperial city. There are few monuments or memorials; and there’s certainly nothing majestic about the city. It does not aim to preserve or glorify history. Rather, NYC is first and foremost a working city. Its streets, its neighborhoods, its buildings and structures all serve a functional purpose. The Brooklyn Bridge is a vital artery for transport before it is a tourist attraction; Central Park serves thousands of New Yorkers daily looking to relax, workout, or escape from work and life; Times Square is nothing but a few blocks of stores with bright lights. New York City was built around its street life and the intense energy that flows through them. Allow City Running Tours – NYC to give you, as only a local and runner can an up close and personal view of the street life that makes the city so great.

Procedure:

Personalized Runs – $60 per person for a run up to 6 miles -$6 each mile thereafter

• City Running Tours – NYC t-shirt
• Clif Bar
• Bodyglide
• Bear Naked Granola
• And more…

Saturday Group Runs – ($25 per person)

Sunday bRUNch – ($40 per person)

Personalized Route Options

Bridge Run:

See the many different cultures throughout New York City. Travel from Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge through the Williamsburg Section of Brooklyn. Run under the subway tracks over the Williamsburg Bridge back into Manhattan

Brooklyn Run:

Run from Greenwood Cemetery, which was the inspiration for Central Park, to Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Experience nature within the city as the designers of Central Park created another spectacular oasis for locals to escape. Then, run through the brownstones and townhouses in Brooklyn Heights to the Promenade and eventually over the Brooklyn Bridge.

Central Park:

Central Park is 843 acres of eden in the heart of a concrete jungle. It offers many scenic distractions while providing a challenge to runners of all levels. From the beautiful centerpiece of the Park, Bethesda Terrace, to the more rustic charm of the Ramble, the Great Lawn and the Reservoir, experience Central Park change from festive fountains and beautiful arches to serene retreat all in the space of a few city blocks. Run includes the Zoo, Conservatory Waters and Strawberry Fields.

Downtown Run:

Run along the Hudson River to the southern tip of Manhattan. Take Broadway up through the Canyon of Heroes to the Brooklyn Bridge. Run over the bridge into Downtown Brooklyn, back over the Manhattan Bridge as you look at the skyline back into Manhattan. Finish the run through parts of Chinatown and Little Italy.

Empire Hotel City Running Tour:

The Empire Hotel City Running Tour creates an experience that only an Upper West Sider would know. It is the suburban metropolis formed through the architecture and the people who followed. The 5-mile run begins and ends at the Empire Hotel. This landmark building is the gateway to a concrete landscape transformed into one of the most unique neighborhoods of the city. From the days this area was known as just Bloomingdale, to the establishment of the San Juan Hill section, to the present day Mecca for the arts, Lincoln Center, the Upper West Side offers something for everybody. It is filled with elaborate residences that attracted names like Ruth, Stravinsky and Lennon to live, as well as the brownstone row homes that are fit to be a perfect backdrop for countless movies. All bordered by the local’s retreat, Riverside Park to the west and the world’s oasis, Central Park to the east.

Greenwich Village Run:

Take a tour of one of the most exciting sections of Manhattan. Go from the quaint streets of the West Village to the eccentric vibe throughout the East Village. Experience culture, art, music and a history of what makes New York City great.

Harlem Run:

Enjoy a scenic run where beauty is represented through the heritage and growth of cultural diversity. Starting and finishing at the west 110th Street entrance of Central Park, the Harlem Run covers sections of northern Manhattan and the Bronx including Harlem, Washington Heights, Morningside Heights. Run includes Columbia University and a run around Yankee Stadium.

New York Run:

Get a taste of New York City, ideal for first time visitors to the city, start in Brooklyn and run over the Brooklyn Bridge and continue your way through the Financial District, Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo, the Village, Gramercy, Times Square, Central Park and much more

Uptown Run:

Take a run along the beautiful Hudson River seeing a forgotten part of New York City. See the breathtaking views as we head north into the Inwood section of Manhattan. Run through Fort Tyron Park as you experience both city and landscape. Then head back to the city streets and see some of the oldest residences in Manhattan. Includes a run around Yankee Stadium.

West Side Run:

A rural and city experience. We start your run at the Bethesda Terrace in Central Park heading west through Strawberry Fields onto 72nd Street towards the Hudson River. Upon arrival to the Hudson, the route heads north through Riverside Park up to 96th Street where we head back into Central Park. As we enter the park, we continue through the inside trails back to the Finish.

Group Run Options

Each Saturday will be one of the following 5 mile routes