Central Park Running Tour: Iconic 5K Route

Experience the best of New York City while running through Central Park on this iconic 5K route. Discover the park’s history and visit famous landmarks along the way!

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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!
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Embarking on a 5K run through New York City is awestriking, especially when you trot along the scenic parkways of Central Park at a relaxed pace! We trace the meandering trails and undulating terrain, pausing momentarily to delve into the background of New York’s most cherished verdant refuge. The journey encompasses iconic landmarks such as the…

Location
José Julián Martí Statue
Center Drive
Central Park South. Dates: Daily
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lattila10
Apr 20, 2025
Had a great time. - We had a great time with Tara, she was a great guide, the pace was perfect while we recieved a lot of information on the park. Me and my wife both enjoyed the tour.
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Tonjeparelig
Mar 11, 2025
The best NY morning experience - Wonderful morning run in Central Park; Tara (our guide) was making it all perfect, she is a gem. I highly recommend this tour!
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Kevin
Dec 2, 2024
Solo tour - Really enjoyed my run with the guide, Joseph. No shows meant it was just the two of us. Joseph was vert passionate and knowledgeable about the park and made it a memorable experience
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H4624vbdavidw
Nov 30, 2024
Fun and informative. A great way to get a run in while on vacation. - Great running experience and tour. Saw parts of Central Park we had not seen before. John was knowledgeable gave us a nice run.
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El_gabe_real
Nov 21, 2024
Breathtaking sights, without being out of breath! - My favorite thing to do whenever I visit NYC is to walk Central Park. With this latest trip, I didn’t have time to take my annual stroll. So when I found out that this option existed, I had to do it! Plus, it allowed me to get a run in on this vacation. This tour was amazing: For starters, the pace is easy but a good workout (around 7:30/km or 12:00/mi). It was akin to my recovery runs. Next, the areas we traversed: Some were familiar but from a new perspective. And the rest… wow! I could not believe that I missed so much during my walks. The hills, the plants, the bridges, the bodies of water, the paths—so much to take in. I highly recommend this for casual runners, high-level runners, and even those who believe themselves to be bad at running. The sights, the tour guide, and the ease makes this welcoming to all and a fun, unique experience. (PS I recommend the morning for the great vibes and sun)
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Kate
Jun 17, 2024
Lovely Run - Great way to see Central Park and learn a bit of nyc history! Our guide was friendly and everything went as expected.
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Ali9530
Jun 13, 2024
Thank you Rachel! - Running around this beautiful park with our guide Rachel was the highlight of my short stay in New York. Rachel was extremely knowledgeable about the park and its history. Over nearly 7.5km in 1.5hrs we managed to see so much, with plenty of photo stops, and even expertly navigate around a 10k race taking place that morning.
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Robert_f
May 29, 2024
Beautiful run in a stunning Central Park - It was great to run with Dan and get a guided tour of this wonderful place! Dan was great, very knowledgable and was happy to take photos gor me! Totally recommended if you are a runner and visiting NYC! Thankyou for a great experience!
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748leer
May 13, 2024
Very informative host - 100% recommend this. Whatever your pace, the whole group stuck together. So interesting and informative. Loved it. And it was almost 2 hours so definite value for money.
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Annie_s
May 20, 2024
Disappointed in NYC - Guided run was canceled 45 minutes before the start time and there was no option for rescheduling that matched my schedule.
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1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).