East River Park Track Club
Manhattan · Alphabet City, Lower East Side
The vibe
A 501(c)3 non-profit running club founded in 2010 representing the East River Park track community. Mission is to promote running and fitness and prepare members for races through coaching and structu All paces welcome.
About
East River Park Track Club meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm at John V. Lindsay East River Park Track in Alphabet City and Lower East Side, Manhattan. Free to join, drop-in friendly, open to all paces. The club typically draws 20–50 runners per outing.
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Bridge Runners
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