Crown Heights Running Club
Crown Heights Running Club keeps it simple: show up, run at a pace you can talk through, and leave with people you actually want to run with again.
Quick take
This is a free Brooklyn social run club built around the run itself. No pressure on pace, no membership fees, just consistent group runs through Prospect Park and Crown Heights streets with a back-of-pack leader making sure no one gets left behind.
Best for
- Runners of all paces and experience levels
- Anyone looking for a regular crew in Brooklyn
- Runners who want social connection beyond the miles
- People who want to find a run buddy through the Slack community
When and where
- Monday and Friday at 6:30AM
- Tuesday and Thursday at 7PM
- Saturday at 8AM
- Meet at the NW Corner of Eastern Parkway and Franklin Ave, Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Details
- Terrain: road and park loops
- Distance options: 3.4 miles, 5 miles, or 7 to 15 miles depending on the day
- Pace: conversational, roughly 8:30 to 12:00 min/mile
- A back-of-pack leader runs with the group so no one finishes alone
- Post-run social events are part of the regular rotation
- Free to join, no membership required
- Zip code: 11238
Why runners like it
- Special runs to local breweries and community events give you reasons to lace up beyond the usual loop
- The Slack community keeps runners connected between runs and makes it easy to find a buddy before your first visit
- Zero-tolerance policy for harassment means the run stays focused on what matters
First visit
- The runs are free and no registration is required
- Head to the NW Corner of Eastern Parkway and Franklin Ave at your chosen run time
- Join the Slack community before you show up to introduce yourself and find others at your pace
- Wear what you run in, no gear requirements
Good to know
Full schedule details and Slack community access are at crownheightsrunningclub.nyc.
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