NYRR Striders

New York Road Runners offers free, coach-led walking sessions every week in senior centers, neighborhood facilities, and local parks. NYRR Striders is easy to join and aims to improve attitudes toward exercise while making running and walking more accessible for older adults. All ages and abilities are welcome—come one, come all!

Each session includes:

• An opportunity to gather with peers in a fun, social environment
• 30-45 minutes of walking (indoor or outdoor) to build endurance levels
• Strength exercises, fitness activities, and stretching movements to improve balance and flexibility
• Active conversations on nutrition and best practices for healthy living

NYRR Striders’ fun and free weekly walks start at different times in various locations throughout New York City. Check the seasonal schedule below to find a one-hour session nearest to you. Anyone interested in participating must register with one of our trained coaches on site. If the session starts at a neighborhood senior center, you must first adhere to their registration policy (and age requirements, if noted). Either way, we’ll need a signed participant application before you can get started.

Each time you attend a NYRR Striders walk, you can earn great prizes and have the opportunity to be selected to participate in a NYRR Striders’ Discovery Walking Series or in local races.

Questions? Contact us at striders@nyrr.org or give us a call at 212.548.7357.

You can also learn more and visit our FAQ or join our community at NYRR Striders on Facebook!