Central Park Track Club
Manhattan · Central Park
The vibe
Founded in 1972, CPTC is NYC's premier competitive running club — 450+ members coached by former Olympians and world-record holders, with a roster that includes 12 Olympians and nine national championships. The mix is wider than you'd expect: college-age runners training for sub-elite races alongside masters runners in their 70s and 80s, all at the track Tuesday and Thursday nights plus Saturday morning road runs at 7am. The culture is serious but not exclusionary — one review calls it 'a fun, intelligent group of people who take running seriously' and the club is flexible about schedules. If you want actual coaching and a competitive team environment, this is the best club in the city for it.
About
Central Park Track Club meets Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 6:30pm at Central Park in Central Park, Manhattan. Paid membership (Annual membership), drop-in friendly, competitive pace.
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