NY Harriers
Manhattan · Central Park
The vibe
Founded in 1988, the NY Harriers are a serious but welcoming competitive road racing club based in Central Park, with over 175 members and a coaching staff of 7 RRCA/USATF-certified coaches. Workouts run Wednesday and Friday mornings at Engineers' Gate and Wednesday evenings at Tavern on the Green, divided into 3-4 pace tiers from 5:30 to 9:00 min/mile — structured, coach-led sessions with real training plans, not just group jogs. The club competes in the NYRR Club Points A Division and runs an intra-team Runner of the Year series to keep competitive stakes year-round. The social side is equally intentional: monthly First Thursday happy hours, seasonal parties, destination long runs to donut shops and breweries, and an annual Harriers Mile and Donut Relay race.
About
NY Harriers meets Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 6:30am at Central Park in Central Park, Manhattan. Paid membership (Annual membership), drop-in friendly, competitive pace.
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