parkrun to Launch First Event in New York City

In an iconic moment for parkrun’s global expansion, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of Brooklyn Bridge parkrun, which will be our first in the five boroughs of New York City.

Brooklyn Bridge parkrun will launch on 23 August. The 5 K route takes place in the shadow of the landmark bridge, and, as with all ParkRuns, is open to all to walk, jog, run, and volunteer.

Every weekend, at more than 2,600 locations worldwide, over 400,000 people participate in parkrun events.

The charity is two years into an ambitious five-year strategy, striving to be recognised as a world-leader in its field, and not only to grow events and participation, but to grow well, reaching out to those who may have the most to gain from regular access to free, low-barrier-to-entry physical activity opportunities.

With incredible views, taking in Lower Manhattan, East River, the Statue of Liberty, and not forgetting the Brooklyn Bridge itself, we love that parkrun is coming to New York, so that locals can enjoy the parkrun magic that so many of us already enjoy. If you are able to help us get the word out, tell your friends and family in the area who may be delighted to find they have a new parkrun on their doorstep.

Euan Bowman, Territory Manager for North America, said:

“We’re thrilled to be launching this new parkrun in New York City, which marks a really important step in our growth journey across the USA. Having doubled the number of American locations over the past 3 years, we’re on target to continue this trend with the aim of making parkrun accessible to all Americans.”

Lil Duggan, parkrun Global Interim CEO, said:

“This year alone, parkrun Global has launched 115 new event locations worldwide, and we’re thrilled to now welcome Brooklyn Bridge. parkrun’s mission is to bring people together to be social, active, and outdoors in an inclusive environment; to provide access to low-barrier physical activity allowing people to walk, jog, run, or volunteer at a 5k event in the heart of their local community. We can’t wait to see the people of New York discover the joy of parkrun at the Brooklyn Bridge event.”

To find out more, please visit parkrun.us 

A big thank you to our presenting partner in the USA, Brooks Running, for helping make this launch possible.