Dirty Bird Run Club
Manhattan · Manhattan
The vibe
Dirty Bird Run Club is a Manhattan-based community built around what founder Jack Gilbert calls 'running dirty' — showing up confidently in your authentic self, no comparison, no pressure, no clique. Gilbert started the club in winter 2022 from spontaneous Wednesday morning runs on the West Side Highway with two friends, and the name traces back to a COVID-era RAGNAR relay team. The club runs three times a week, all converging on social endpoints like Laughing Man Cafe and local bars, and explicitly positions itself as an on-ramp for beginners and NYC transplants rather than a destination for serious runners. With roughly 40 regulars at Wednesday runs and ~260 Strava members, the vibe is intimate, consistent, and anti-hustle.
About
Dirty Bird Run Club meets Thursdays at 7pm at Brooklyn (varies) in Manhattan. Free to join, drop-in friendly, beginner-friendly.
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