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