Times Square Running Tour: Experience Historic Transformation
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4 Ratings
New York
Join us on an early morning 4 mile run through Times Square to witness its historic transformation and experience the vibrant energy of this iconic neighborhood.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Grand Central Terminal - While Grand Central Terminal stands today as one of New York City’s most famous landmarks, it was by no means the first railroad station in New York City. In fact, the current structure is neither the first to claim the name “Grand Central” or to occupy the present location at 42nd and Park.
What's Included
- Social experience
- Expert local guide
- Complimentary water during the tour
- Backpack service for convenience
- Photo opportunities to capture memories
- Guided running tour through scenic routes
What's Not Included
- No coat/bag check
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Initially known as Longacre Square, Times Square piqued national interest in 1904 when it was rechristened after the New York Times building, the anchor of this fresh district. Embark on a dawn 4-mile jog with us to explore the substantial transformations brought about by redevelopment in this area and immerse yourself in the histories of its theaters, eateries, railway stations, and green spaces. Discover why Times Square has earned the moniker ‘Crossroads of the World’!
- This is a 4.3 mile route (approximately 7km) tour designed with exciting stops along the route to interest all runners and is paced to accommodate all running levels.The tour will approximately be 90 minutes in duration. There will not be a coat/bag check for this tour. Your running guide will be using a running backpack and will carry small items for you if necessary.
- You will be responsible for your arrival and return from the meeting location. We will provide specific directions in our confirmation email.
Location
120 W 42nd St
West 42nd Street
The running tour will begin and end at the Asics Times Square location at 120 West 42nd Street at 6th Avenue (MAP: http://tinyurl.com/CRT-Crossroads).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Amy
Aug 1, 2019
What a great tour - I had David as a guide. He was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about NY and he had great suggestions. We covered a lot of ground.
I am not a particularly fast runner but we were able to go at the speed I was comfortable with.
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Ianbenniskillen
May 13, 2019
Running in New York City - Booked City Running Tours for my visit to NYC,my first run was with Tara, Crossroads of the World run, was a brilliant run, Tara was very pleasant and so easy to talk too, plenty of info about NYC, would recommend City Running Tours,
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Sdbonholiday
Jan 8, 2019
Crossroads of World Tour - Can totally recommend the Crossroads of the World running tour. My son and I did the tour with Angie and Shelly, who were really friendly and showed us some of the bits of NYC we would have missed and told us lots of interesting facts. Run was nice and relaxed, like running with friends. A great way to start the day
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Alice
Feb 11, 2018
Excellent program! - The guide was really nice and kind! The schedule correct, all destinations were wonderful, and we did the running tour in a small rain and a cold day! The team sent me an e-mail previously about the probability to rain, and to be prepared to it, and it was really nice! I hardly recommend!!!
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