Social Striders Running Club

About Social Striders Running Club

A social running community in New York that brings people from all walks of life together through regular group runs, social events and volunteer activities. Runs are casual and inclusive (all paces welcome), with an emphasis on conversation, post-run coffee/food and community-building. Membership is free and attendance is open and casual.

Weekly Schedule

• Tue7:00 AM

  Battery Park (Battery, Chambers St & River Terrace)

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  3.2–6.4km · 5:00-7:30 min/km

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• Tue6:30 PM

  Bethesda Terrace, Central Park

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  5km · 5:00-7:30 min/km

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• Thu7:00 AM

  Central Park entrance at 59th Street & 6th Avenue (by the Citi Bike dock)

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  3.2–6.4km · 5:00-7:30 min/km

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• Sat10:00 AM

  Central Park entrance at 59th Street & 6th Avenue (by the Citi Bike dock)

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  3.2–6.4km · 5:00-7:30 min/km

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• Sun10:00 AM

  Central Park entrance at 59th Street & 6th Avenue (by the Citi Bike dock)

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  3.2–6.4km · 5:00-7:30 min/km

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Good to Know

What to Expect

A friendly, low-pressure group run where all paces are welcome. Expect a short pre-run stretch, options to run or walk, conversational (Zone 2/easy) pacing on most sessions, and post-run coffee or food gatherings. Membership is free and newcomers can attend without formal registration.

Leadership

Volunteer-organized group; organizers and event coordination are managed through the club's Heylo group, Meetup and Instagram (no specific organizer names publicly listed).