Run Clubs in Astoria
3 run clubs meeting in Astoria, Queens.
Hellgate Road Runners
Hellgate Road Runners was founded in 1995 by Jared Mestre and his wife Luann in direct response to a competing Astoria club that started turning away slower runners — Jared wanted a place where a 5-minute miler and a 12-minute miler would be treated exactly the same. The club formalized as a nonprofit in May 1996, grew from 5 founding members to 160+ by 2009, and now has 382 Strava members. All four weekly workouts are based at Astoria Park beneath the RFK Bridge: Monday hills, Wednesday track/speed, Thursday easy, Saturday group long run — all paces welcome, no one gets left behind. Traditions include an annual 5K race, a members' awards dinner dance, and a post-NYC Marathon party; the club also competes as a team in NYRR events throughout the year. Jared remains president, coach, and photographer — entirely unpaid — and the culture reflects that: patient, humble, rooted in community over competition.
Lone Wolf Track Club
A competitive running group training and competing in track and road races at Astoria Park Track, open for anyone to drop by. Competitive welcome.
Long Island City Runners
Non-competitive, socially focused community meeting at Hunters Point South Park. All paces welcome. Runs typically end at Rockaway Brewing. Partners with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy for annual LIC Waterfront 5K.