RunVassar

New York City is, without a doubt, home to the greatest concentration of Vassar alums in the country.  Like any city, running seems difficult.  But NYC is full of beautiful, quiet, and safe running routes outlined below.  We've divided this section by borough so that everyone can find somewhere close to home to run. 

• Manhattan
• Brooklyn
• Bronx
• Queens
• Staten Island

The Hudson River Greenway is a paved bike/jogging path that runs along the Hudson River on the west side of Manhattan Island.  The route can begin in a variety of places depending on the distance you want, but it always ends at Ground Zero, from which you can take the subway home.  Click here for detailed directions and an interactive map.

Everyone knows that Central Park is the place for runners in NYC.  With acres of green land and shady paths, Central Park is the key to training for numerous professional runners who call NYC home.  Our Central Park Loop is the quintessential route in the park, covering hills in the northern section, running past the reservoir and the pond, and even crossing the NYC Marathon finish line.  Click here for detailed directions and an interactive map.

This route, which begins near Brooklyn College, follows the Ocean Pkwy Service Road and ends at a subway stop, making it a great alternative to Prospect Park for those who live in Brooklyn.  Click here for detailed directions and an interactive map.

Brooklyn's Prospect Park is an excellent place to run, with a long, winding path that won't bore you.  Click here for detailed directions and an interactive map.

If you're willing to take the extra trip Uptown, Fort Tryon and Inwood Parks, which are practically one large park, are excellent places to run.  The parks are full of well-maintained trails and more trees than you thought NYC had.  Click here for detailed directions and an interactive map.

Van Cortlandt Park (VCP) is home to one of the most famous cross country courses in the world.  Nearly every Saturday in the autumn, the park is filled with runners of all ages racing the classic course.  The 8k collegiate men's course is challenging but enjoyable, taking you off the city streets and into the infamous Back Hills.  Click here for detailed directions and an interactive map.

This loop runs through the Northern side of Queens and down through the World's Fairgrounds before finishing at its starting point.  Click here for detailed directions and an interactive map.