Queers Run Brooklyn
Queers Run Brooklyn runs on community, showing up, and the belief that every queer runner deserves a crew that gets it. Lace up and find yours in Brooklyn.
Quick take
This is a community-led social run club built by and for LGBTQ+ runners. All paces, all experience levels, no barriers. Your RunSesh here is as much about the people as the miles.
Best for
- LGBTQ+ identifying runners looking for a crew that reflects them
- Beginners who want to run without pressure
- Social runners who stay for the post-run hang
- Anyone who wants a run that feels like community, not competition
When and where
- Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. on the Brooklyn Central Library steps
- Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. on the Brooklyn Central Library steps
- Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at rotating Brooklyn locations
- Runs happen weekly across all three days
Details
- Routes cover road and park terrain
- Typical distance runs around 3.5 miles
- All paces run together
- Post-run socials are a regular part of the sesh
- Free to join, no membership required
- Runners can usually just show up, no registration needed
Why runners like it
- The post-run spread delivers: coffee, pastries, local delicacies, and periodic picnics that turn a Tuesday into something worth getting up for
- Runners who show up say the club feels genuinely community-led, not just club-branded
- Three run days a week means you can find a time that fits your schedule without missing out on the crew
First visit
- It is free to join and no membership is required
- Grab your shoes and head to the Brooklyn Central Library steps for a Tuesday or Thursday run
- Check the Saturday location in advance since those rotate around Brooklyn
- No experience needed, just show up at your pace
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