Dashing Whippets Running Team

The Dashing Whippets Running Team brings serious training and real community together across Brooklyn and Manhattan, with 10+ weekly runs that give you options no matter where you are in your running life.

Quick take

This is a structured team with range. Speed workouts, long runs, and easy runs run throughout the week, so your RunSesh fits your schedule and your goals.

Best for

• Runners chasing race goals who also want a crew
• Anyone ready for structured speed work and coached training
• Runners who want training plans and racing team support
• People who want social events alongside their miles
• Those who can commit to showing up consistently

When and where

• Runs happen Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
• Weekday evenings for workouts and easy runs
• Saturday mornings for long runs
• Primary meetup spot is Grand Army Plaza, near Flatbush Ave in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
• Additional runs in Central Park and across Manhattan

Details

• Location: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
• Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
• Terrain: road, track, and park paths
• Run types: short easy runs, speed workouts, and long runs
• Paces: wide range covered, from casual easy runs to structured speed sessions
• Membership required to join the team
• Stroller friendly: no
• Dog friendly: no

Why runners like it

• 10+ weekly runs means you can build a real routine without rearranging your life around one time slot
• Team social events throughout the year keep the community tight beyond the miles
• Training plans, group coaching, and racing teams give goal-driven runners a clear path forward

First visit

• You get a 30-day free trial before any dues kick in
• Annual membership is $65 after the trial period
• Show up to Grand Army Plaza to get a feel for the group before committing
• Check the schedule so you land on a run type that matches where you are right now

Good to know

Full membership details and how to sign up live at dashingwhippets.org/membership.