BedStuy Flyers

BedStuy Flyers has been putting runners on the streets of Bedford-Stuyvesant since 2017, with free weekly sessions that mix track speed work and neighborhood runs through one of Brooklyn’s most storied communities.

Quick take

Two runs a week, zero cost, and a crew that shows up rain or shine. This is your RunSesh if you want structured track work on Tuesdays and a grounded neighborhood run on Thursdays, all at your own pace.

Best for

• Runners looking for free, coached track workouts
• Anyone who wants to explore Bed-Stuy on foot
• Early risers ready to move before the day starts
• Walkers and runners of every level
• Runners who care about accessible, community-rooted running

When and where

• Tuesday: 6:15am track workout at Boys and Girls High School, 1700 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
• Thursday: 6:30am neighborhood run starting at Marcus Garvey Blvd and Putnam Ave
• Runs happen weekly
• Located in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

Details

• Address: 1700 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
• Terrain: Track on Tuesdays, road and neighborhood streets on Thursdays
• Distances: 3 miles on the track, 4 to 5 miles for the neighborhood run
• Pace: All paces welcome, including walkers; runs are self-paced with buddies
• Cost: Free to join and run
• NYRR recognized club
• Post-run social happens after runs

Why runners like it

• Thursday runs finish with a quick group stretch, a photo, and a short history lesson about the neighborhood you just ran through
• The club was founded to make running accessible and equitable, and that shows up in how every session is run
• Runners who show up say the BedStuy Flyers crew makes it easy to stay consistent, whether you’re chasing speed on the track or just logging miles with your people

First visit

• No membership required, just show up
• It’s free, no registration needed
• Wear what you run in and arrive a few minutes early
• Both Tuesday and Thursday sessions are open to all levels
• Find more details at bedstuyflyers.com

Good to know

The BedStuy Flyers are NYRR recognized, which reflects the club’s standing in the broader New York running community.