Event Description

Formerly Longacre Square, Times Square entered the nation's consciousness in 1904, when it was renamed after the New York Times building that became the cornerstone of the new district. Join us on an early morning 4 mile run to see how much redevelopment has changed the neighborhood and experience the history of the theaters, restaurants, train stations and parks. See why Times Square has become the "Crossroads of the World"!

Event details and schedule

The running tour will begin and end at the stairs at the TKTS Booth (1564 Broadway at 47th Street). You will be responsible for your on-time arrival and travel to the meeting location. The closest subway stations to the start is the B/D/F/M Trains to Bryant Park/42nd Street; 1/2/3/Q/N/R to 42nd Street/Times Square (Subway Map: http://bit.ly/1gMhQxq).

This is a 4.3 mile route (approximately 7km) tour designed with exciting stops along the route to interest all runners and is paced to accommodate all running levels. Please note this is not a race. The tour will approximately be 1.5 hour in duration.

OFFERED: 8 AM

TERRAIN: Street, Sidewalk

ELEVATION: Moderate Hills

TOUR DURATION: Approx. 1.5 hours