Crown Heights Running Club

About Crown Heights Running Club

A free, community-driven running club based in and around Crown Heights, Brooklyn. CHRC welcomes runners of all levels and paces, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity, volunteer-led group runs, social connection, and community events. It is especially known for its regular Prospect Park runs, beginner-friendly run/walk options, and organized pace groups for long runs.

Weekly Schedule

• Mon6:30 AM

  Parkside entrance

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  5.5km · 5:00-7:04 min/km

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• Mon6:45 AM

  Grand Army Plaza

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  5.5km · 5:00-7:04 min/km

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• Tue7:00 PM

  Botanical Gardens Entrance

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  5.5km · 5:00-7:04 min/km

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• Tue7:10 PM

  Grand Army Plaza

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  5.5km · 5:00-7:04 min/km

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• Thu7:00 PM

  Grand Army Plaza

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  5.5km · 5:00-7:04 min/km

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• Fri6:30 AM

  Northwest corner of Franklin Ave & Eastern Parkway

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  8km · 5:00-7:04 min/km

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• Sat7:00 AM

  Northwest corner of Franklin Ave & Eastern Parkway

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  11.3–24.1km · 5:00-7:30 min/km

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• Sat8:00 AM

  Northwest corner of Franklin Ave & Eastern Parkway

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  11.3–24.1km · 5:00-7:30 min/km

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Good to Know

What to Expect

Expect a welcoming, all-levels community run with clear weekly structure, volunteer leaders, and a friendly social atmosphere. First-time runners can join free of charge, with the Thursday run/walk being the most beginner-friendly option. Most runs are in Prospect Park, and long runs may explore other parts of Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.

Leadership

The club is volunteer-led and organized through a Guild of Run Leaders. The Instagram bio directs time-sensitive questions to Slack and general questions to highlights or DMs. Official pages also reference leaders and contacts such as Liz for run leader coordination.