Incorporating one New York’s iconic bridges is an integral part of the running experience in New York City. Brooklyn Bridge is a ‘must do’. This nearly 4-mile run features the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.
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Our guide to the other New York City Boroughs: Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Nearly 20 additional routes featuring parks, waterside runs, and other major attractions. Most accessible via public transport.
Sort of a mini Central Park, this is the best green space option for running in Brooklyn. Many lovely paths and runner-friendly roads. Nice detour options into the brownstone-lined streets of Park Slope.
This route along the Brooklyn waterfront showcases views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. The promenade is at the top of the hill and made famous in several movies.
In the Bay Ridge part of Brooklyn, there's a terrific multi-use path that goes along the water for 4.5 miles from Owl's Head Park to Bensonhurst Park. There are great views of the Upper Bay, city skyline, and the Verrazano–Narrows Bridge.
Coney Island is the quintessential New York attraction, from the beach to the boardwalk to the rides at Luna Park. The boardwalk is approximately 2.5 miles from end to end. For a longer run, extend east along the water to Sheepshead Bay.
A fabulous run with water and skyline views. It’s about 4 miles around the perimeter, with parks on each end. To access the island by foot you have to cross the Queensboro Bridge. Or, access via tram or subway.
This loop features Citipark (NY Mets), the Queens Art Museum, Arthur Ashe Stadium (US Open — Tennis), and an array of art pieces left over from the World’s Fair. Extension option of 2.4 miles around Meadow Lake.
A wonderful resource for Queens runners and those Manhattanites willing to cross the Triborough Bridge. Wonderful view of the city skyline and the Triborough Bridge, in this lovely park.
