New York Central Park Casual 5K Run

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!

Meeting Point

José Julián Martí Statue

W 59th St &, Center Drive, New York, NY 10019, USA

Central Park South. Dates: Daily

What's included:

• Professional guide

Not included:

• Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Bethesda Fountain

New York City, 10024, New York

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!

2 minutes

Central Park's Literary Walk

66th St To 72nd St, Central Park, New York City, 10022, New York

Jog through

Pass by without stopping

Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

717 Fifth Avenue, New York City, 10022, New York

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

2 minutes

Belvedere Castle

79th Street, Mid-Park at 79th, New York City, 10021, New York

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

5 minutes

Alice in Wonderland Statue

76th Street and 5th Avenue, near Conservatory Lake, New York City, 10021, New York

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

2 minutes

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

85th Street to 96th Street, New York City, 10128, New York

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

5 minutes