The Bridges - 5 mile Sightseeing Run Tour

Southeast side of Canal and Baxter streets
New York, NY 10013

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Event Description

Tour Summary:

Run Tour Summary

This run tour perfectly combines a gorgeous sightseeing tour with a solid workout which will kick start your day! Run both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, breathe in the cool morning air, and look down at the timeless harbor as the sun rises. You’ll then finish your morning run by the Charging Bull in the financial district. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, you’ll start your day feeling accomplished and energized. You’ll also learn a bit about New York’s history! 

NOTE: This is not a race. T-Shirts or medals are not included with registration.

Event details and schedule

Some of what you'll see

* Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridges
* The South Street Seaport
* New York Harbor
* Battery Park
* Bowling Green
* The Charging Bull & Fearless Girl (while still there)

The Course

The course covers a distance of approximately 4.5 miles and it takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. We'll run on a combination of city sidewalks and running paths. We stop periodically to discuss notable historic and contemporary sights. 

What to expect

This is a group running tour that will be led by a licensed NYC sightseeing guide who is also a certified running coach. Expect a small group that can range from 2 runners up to 12, so that no one is left behind and all can hear the guide. We will run at an easy, conversation pace, we'll make periodically stops to view and discuss notable points of interest throughout the tour. You should be able to comfortably run 5 miles for this tour. The duration of the tour is approximately 90 minutes. We recommend bringing very little on the tour. As always, it's important to stay hydrated during a run, so please bring a small bottle of water. 

We will begin our tour right at the scheduled start time, so please arrive at meeting spot 10 minutes prior to departure. If you are running late please be sure to email or phone us no later than 15 minutes prior to the start. Travel to and from our tours is usually fastest via subway, so please bring a MetroCard. 

Meeting Location

We meet every Monday at 7:00AM at the Chinatown Information Kiosk on the southeast side of Canal and Baxter streets. This is close to several subways 4,6,N,R,W,Q,A,C,E,B,D. Your guide will be wearing a blue On Course Run Tours T-shirt.


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