Central Park 5K Fun Running Tour

Overview

Running in New York City is amazing, and this casual paced 5K run tour of Central Park is the best way to do it! We follow along winding paths and rolling hills past many of Central Park’s most iconic locations where we make brief stops to talk about the history of New York's most beloved green space. Sights include Bethesda Fountain, The Mall and Literary Walk, the John Lennon Memorial & Imagine Mosaic, and many others! Leave the hotel treadmill behind and Go Running in Central Park with us!

City: New York City

Mon 07 Apr

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Starting at $44.00

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Mon 07 Apr

Starting at $44.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 14 years
Arrive at least 10 minutes before start time
Bring as few personal items as possible. There is no place to store bags and other personal items.

What To Expect

Bethesda Fountain

Don't plan to break your personal best time on this casual run, during which you'll make brief stops along the way to take pictures and discuss points of interest. Average pace time is 9:30/10 minutes per mile. No treadmill can compare!

Central Park's Literary Walk

Jog through

Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

Make a brief stop to talk about the history and take photos

Belvedere Castle

Take in the views from the highest point in Central Park and highlight the surrounding areas

Alice in Wonderland Statue

Stop to take photos and discuss the history of this famous attraction

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Run along the world famous running path, stop briefly to take in the views and take photos.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (73)

PamGibbes

Dec 2017

I did the 5k Central Park run with Fit Tours NYC a week ago and it was one of my favorite mornings in the City. Meredith was an excellent tour guide and led our run at just the right pace. Mike, owner of Fit Tours, joined us on his bike and was our photographer. Both of them were great company and excellent guides. I had always wanted to run in Central Park; on this tour, I received a nice workout along with excellent commentary about the Park. Do this Tour! You'll love it! I plan to do this again on my next visit to the City. Pam Gibbes, South Carolina

eastsideyoga

Dec 2017

Me & 3 of running girlfriends did a fun 3 mile run though Central Park. It was a beautiful morning to run, Saturday, December 2nd. We really learned al LOT about the Park & got to see a lot pf the attractions. Since it was early in the morning, only people exercising or walking their dogs were in the park. There were hundreds of dogs. It was great. Dogs can be off their leash until 9am. I will definitely do this again when visiting the city. I will also try another one of their running tours.

MichelleHinNH

Nov 2017

I was visiting NYC for the first time and wanted to run in Central Park, but I was a little nervous to do it alone. Signed up for the 5k Fun Run and Cat, Cindy, and Mike made it an awesome experience. They were friendly and informative! I highly recommend them!!! I'll definitely run with them again when I return to the city!