EPIC LONG RUNS
About Long Runs Runs
Long Runs and Steady Runs are designed for steady paces of 11 minute miles or faster with limited stops to provide time for water, bathrooms and very special landmarks and photo opportunities.
Park to Park
Central Park to Prospect Park and all the most beautiful neighborhoods, parks and unexpected treasures between. A 4 to 16 mile adventure through Manhattan, Queens and, especially Brooklyn, that will change your view of New York, forever.
Victoria!
Victoria!
Victorian Brooklyn is a collection of neighborhoods south of Prospect Park built at the beginning of the last century. Practically every home is a spacious masterpiece of romantic, late Victorian architecture. Flat, shady and splendiferous, this secret corner of our city is perfect for a cool summer run.
Astoria!
Long Island City - Capital of Queens
Victoria!
Some people carp that New York neighborhoods are in decline. Astoria is Exhibit "A" for the thriving mosaic of cultures, landmarks, parks and communities woven throughout our thriving Boroughs.
Long Island City - Capital of Queens
Long Island City - Capital of Queens
Long Island City - Capital of Queens
Amazon didn't move in, but LIC still remains the fastest growing neighborhood in New York! Yes, Long Island City really was the capital of Queens!
Greenpoint
Long Island City - Capital of Queens
Long Island City - Capital of Queens
Smack in the middle of New York lies a unique village that grew up largely isolated from the rest of the City. Today, it might be New York's most rapidly emerging neighborhood.
Immigration Celebration!
They say that over 800 languages are spoken in New York City. From Central Park to Flushing, Queens, this run celebrates the peoples of the world living together in peace right here in NYC.
Historic South Bronx
You might think you’re lost in London or Amsterdam. The striking homes, parks and public buildings in the Historic Districts of the South Bronx are just a few meters from the NYC Marathon route.
City Island & Pelham Bay Park
This New England seaport is a world away from Manhattan, but a quick run from the New York City subway. Along the way we run through the largest park in NYC, with an Olympic track, nature trails and the capacious Orchard Beach.
Staten Island
Rich in history, with easy running boardwalks, challenging hills and the most glorious trail system in New York, Staten Island is the “forgotten” Borough no more. With so much to offer, Epic offers THREE Runs through the greenest Borough in New York.
New York Harbor & the Hudson River
An Epic Adventure River Series - Imagine a harbor filled with every type of vessel and people from every corner of the world. From Red Hook to Riverdale, the Harbor and River offer many of the most stunning runs and compelling stories anywhere.
Water Works
New York's greatest achievement? Water. The Croton Reservoir System, completed 15 years before the construction of Central Park even began, transformed New York's quality of life in New York. From Columbus Circle to Highgate Bridge, this Run visits the grand monuments built to celebrate abundant water in New York.
African American History
HARLEM HEROES RUN
Our certified personal trainers will work with you one-on-one to develop a customized fitness plan that's tailored to your specific goals and needs.
Freedom Run
African American History of New York from 1526 to 1926. Run from 59th Street to Fraunces Tavern.
Jewish History
Jewish Guide to Central Park
Jewish Guide to Central Park
Central Park might be THE best prism for exploring the Jewish experience in New York and the USA!
Jewish Culture Run
Jewish Guide to Central Park
From Midtown to the Lower East Side. A moving exploration of the major sites of Jewish culture and history in New York City.
Jewish Harlem
Jewish Harlem
Before New York became the African American capital of the USA, Harlem was among the leading centers for Jews and Jewish culture in the world. Join this fascinating run to learn why Harlem was so important as Jews from Europe became established in the New World.
The Harlem Heroes Run
Sunday February 27, 2024, runners from throughout New York will gather for the Harlem Heroes Run to celebrate Black History Month. Runners will visit monuments, homes, churches and cultural landmarks linked to many of the great American heroes represented in Central Harlem. The Run will also visit many of the most beautiful streets, parks and Historic Districts that make Harlem one of the most exciting places to run in the world.
Date: February 27, 2024
Start Time: 8:15 AM
Start Point: 110th St & Central Park North, Frederick Douglass Circle
Distance: Five to Ten Miles @ 9:00 min & 11:30 min paces
Featured Heroes:
· Frederick Douglass
· Harriet Tubman
· Malcolm X
· Martin Luther King
· Adam Clayton Powell
· Paul Robeson
· Marcus Garvey
· Philip Payton
· Philip Randolph
· Clara Hale
· Heroes in sports, culture, religion and politics
