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.
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