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Running started out as a personal love affair for Miguel and turned into a deeper mission to grow a community of runners in his home borough. Watch Miguel\u2019s story in the video below, sponsored by HOKA<\/a>. Then read on for trail recommendations, run clubs to check out, the best running events in the city, and where to find a fresh pair of HOKA running shoes in the city.<\/p>\n [Editor\u2019s Note:\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to watch the full film on YouTube.]<\/p>\n Where to Run in New York City<\/p>\n The best thing about running in the city? You can lace up, step out your door, and take off. But if you\u2019re looking for something more specific, check out our AllTrails picks below or head over to AllTrails<\/a> to see more recommendations.<\/p>\n Central Park Trail<\/p>\n This route on the Central Park Trail<\/a> starts at the southern end of Central Park and goes through iconic highlights of the area, including the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, East Meadow, and Harlem Meer, before ending at the northern boundary of the park. This trail is a respite from the city where you can run in the trees and through sprawling lawns.<\/p>\n Trail Details<\/p>\n AllTrails Rating: 4.6 stars \u00a0<\/p>\n Hudson River Greenway: Battery Park to Riverside Park<\/p>\n The Hudson River Greenway<\/a> follows the Hudson River and goes by Little Island, the iconic floating park. Enjoy riverside views the entire length of the trail or head over to Little Island and check out the scene from there.<\/p>\n Trail Details<\/p>\n AllTrails Rating:\u00a0 4.7 stars \u00a0<\/p>\n Prospect Park Loop<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a run that feels social-adjacent, head out on the Prospect Park Loop<\/a>. This route goes around Prospect Park, which hosts concerts and dance performances in the summer. During the summer months, the park is usually filled with people enjoying the sunshine, and the trail goes through a ravine of the city\u2019s last remaining forest.<\/p>\n Trail Details<\/p>\n AllTrails Rating: 4.7 stars \u00a0<\/p>\n Miguel Recommends: Van Cortlandt Park Trail<\/p>\n This trail<\/a> gives you a good route through most of this secluded park in the city. Located in The Bronx, the pathway is mostly paved though some sections aren\u2019t. You can trim and adjust this trail based on your mileage needs or pick up different offshoots as you run.<\/p>\n Trail Details<\/p>\n AllTrails Rating: 4.4 stars \u00a0<\/p>\n New York City Run Clubs to Check Out<\/p>\n The city hosts around 200 running clubs, so there\u2019s no shortage of groups to join up with and get immersed in the community. If you\u2019re looking for a bank of running clubs to check out, head over to the New York Road Runners site for club info. Below are a couple of run club suggestions.<\/p>\n Mile Style Run Club<\/p>\n Every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m., join Miguel Hernandez at 940 Garrison Ave in the Bronx for an open community run and walk. There\u2019s no membership fee, and Mile Style Run Club<\/a> is a community-based group with a mission to improve the overall health and well-being of Bronx residents. Find them on Instagram for up-to-date info.<\/p>\n World\u2019s Fair Run Crew<\/p>\n The World\u2019s Fair Run Crew<\/a> is a HOKA-sponsored club based in Queens. Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m., they meet at Pong Arena Sports Bar for a 3- to 4-mile, all-pace community run. There\u2019s no membership fee to join.<\/p>\n Running Events in New York City<\/p>\n When you think of races in New York City, the first thing you might think of is the TCS New York City Marathon, which is among the largest marathons in the world. In 2024, it had 55,646 finishers.<\/p>\n Below are a few lesser known events to sign up for if you want to get a taste of New York City races.<\/p>\n BKLYN MILE<\/p>\n This annual road race runs along Kent Avenue under the Williamsburg Bridge and then through the heart of North Brooklyn. So we ask: How fast can you run a mile? The mile-long race brings in the most competitive runners while also appealing to those of all abilities and experience levels. According to the race\u2019s website, \u201cRunning the BKLYN MILE<\/a> is like getting shot out of a cannon and falling into a mosh pit. But in an exhilarating way.\u201d<\/p>\n Front Runners Pride Run<\/p>\n Since 1982, the FRNY LGBT Pride Run<\/a> has grown to become the largest LGBTQIA+ sporting event in New York City and one of the largest in the world. The race is four miles long and the course goes through Central Park, starting on East Drive. A portion of the proceeds from the event goes toward donations to New York-based LGBTQIA+ organizations.<\/p>\n Where to Find Your Next Pair of HOKA Shoes<\/p>\n If you\u2019re ready to lace up in a fresh pair of HOKA running shoes to lay down some miles in New York City, head over to the HOKA brand store<\/a> on 579 5th Ave or the Flat Iron store at 172 5th Ave.<\/p>\n [Editor\u2019s Note: This article is sponsored by HOKA<\/a>. Thank you to HOKA for its sponsorship of iRunFar, which helps to make iRunFar happen and free for all to enjoy. Learn more<\/a> about our sponsored articles.]<\/p>\n
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