NYC Dragons
Manhattan · Chinatown, Lower Manhattan
The vibe
A Manhattan-based running club listed in the NYCRUNS directory. Community-focused group serving the Chinatown and Lower Manhattan running community. All paces welcome.
About
NYC Dragons meets Sundays at 9am at Manhattan Chinatown area. Free to join, drop-in friendly, open to all paces. The club typically draws 20–50 runners per outing and is Asian-led.
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