Harlem Run
Manhattan · Harlem
The vibe
Monday nights at Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem Run gathers a genuinely diverse crowd — walkers to 7-minute milers — and runs together with no headphones and no racing mentality, just conversation and real community. Founded by Alison Désir in 2013, the club is explicitly rooted in creating space for Black and brown folks to experience running as something that belongs to them, which gives it a warmth and intentionality you don't find in most run clubs. They start on time, end together, and no one gets left behind — the culture is accountability without pressure. After the run, the group heads to neighborhood spots to keep things going.
About
Harlem Run meets Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm at 409 Edgecombe Ave, Harlem in Harlem, Manhattan. Free to join, drop-in friendly, open to all paces.
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