New York, June 1, 2015—New York Road Runners will celebrate the seventh annual National Running Day with activities across the five boroughs, including group runs and walks, water stations in parks, giveaways, and their largest youth running event of the year—the Mighty Milers Fun Run—on Wednesday, June 3.
 
“Every day of the year, NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire people through running,” said Michael Capiraso, president and CEO of New York Road Runners. “From kids to seniors, from first-time participants to elite athletes, we are thrilled to provide opportunities on National Running Day and all year that inspire communities to embrace running as a way to better lives, build community, and fuel positive change. We hope June 3 brings runners of all kinds together across the five boroughs and beyond to celebrate the power and benefits of running and fitness.”
 
“NYRR is celebrating National Running Day by getting New Yorkers of all ages and abilities moving across the five boroughs,” said Peter Ciaccia, president of events for New York Road Runners and race director of the TCS New York City Marathon. “From morning and evening group runs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island to a senior walk and Mighty Miler’s youth running event on Randall’s Island, to water stations in every borough, we’ll be hosting a variety of running and fitness activities that will encourage and energize new and longtime runners in our local communities.”
 
NYRR touches the lives of over 400,000 New Yorkers throughout the five boroughs and runners around the world, through a wide variety of events and programs for people of all ages. In addition to producing more than 50 races and events a year, the organization serves 200,000 students locally and nationally through free NYRR youth running programs, events, and resources, including more than 120,000 in New York City’s five boroughs.. In celebration of National Running Day, NYRR will host the following activities on Wednesday, June 3:
 
Manhattan

• 6:00–10:00 a.m., Breakfast Run (Upper East Side)

Runners can visit NYRR’s 9 East 89th Street location for free coffee and bagels and the opportunity to meet and run with fellow local runners and get training tips from NYRR’s Coach John before or after their morning run. Lockers and restroom facilities will be available. Runners will receive a free five-borough bandanna while supplies last.

• 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Central Park Water Station and Giveaways

NYRR will have a complimentary water station at the East 90th Street entrance (Engineers' Gate) of Central Park. Runners can quench their thirst and customize their own National Running Day bibs, and will receive a free five-borough bandanna while supplies last.

• 10:00 a.m., Mighty Milers Fun Run (Randall’s Island)

Nearly 2,000 Mighty Milers from New York City public schools throughout the five boroughs will take over Icahn Stadium in a year-end celebration of running that includes 400- and 800-meter runs, infield games, relay races, an obstacle course, and more.

• 10:00 a.m., Senior Striders Walk (Randall’s Island)

NYRR staff will lead a free walk for adults and seniors of all fitness levels. Prior to the walk, seniors will hand out National Running Day ribbons to youth runners participating in the Mighty Milers Fun Run at the same location. The group will meet at Icahn Stadium (second floor) on Randall's Island and register to receive a T-shirt, button, five-borough bandana, and sunglasses, while supplies last.

• 6:00-8:00 p.m., NYRR Happy Hour (Upper East Side)

NYRR’s Coach John and staff will be on hand to answer any running-related questions. Beer, wine, and light snacks will be served. Runners are welcome to come by after work or after a run. 

• 7:30 p.m., Team for Kids Happy Hour (Upper West Side) 

NYRR’s Team for Kids is hosting a National Running Day happy hour at The Parlour on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Runners will be able to meet Team for Kids runners and coaches and learn how to get guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon. There’ll be food, giveaways, contests, and a free first drink for all. Runners can RSVP here.
 
Brooklyn

• 5:00–7:00 p.m., Prospect Park Water Station and Giveaways

NYRR will have a complimentary water station at Grand Army Plaza on East Drive in Prospect Park. Runners can quench their thirst and customize their own National Running Day bibs, and will receive a free five-borough bandana while supplies last.

• 7:00-10:00 p.m., Crown Heights Running Club Happy Hour

The Crown Heights Running Club will host happy hour at Branch Ofc., about a mile from Prospect Park. Runners are welcome to come by after work or after a run, and will be able to learn about the Crown Heights Running Club and mingle with fellow runners.
 
Queens

• 6:30–10:45 a.m., Flushing Meadows Corona Park Water Station and Giveaways

NYRR will have a complimentary water station in Flushing Meadows Park, along the west side of the Unisphere. Runners can quench their thirst and customize their own National Running Day bibs, and will receive a free five-borough bandana while supplies last.
 
Staten Island

• 4:00–7:30 p.m. Clove Lakes Park Water Stop and Giveaways

NYRR will have a complimentary water station just inside the park off Clove Road and Cheshire Place in Clove Lakes Park. Runners can quench their thirst and customize their own National Running Day bibs, and they’ll receive a free five-borough bandana while supplies last. Around 6:15 p.m., runners can join Staten Island Athletic Club members for a post-work run that starts at the Stonehenge building in Clove Lakes Park and ends at Pepper Jack Grill for an 8:00 p.m. happy hour where they can mix and mingle with fellow local runners.
 
Bronx

• 5:00–7:00 p.m., Van Cortlandt Park Water Station and Giveaways 

NYRR will have a complimentary water station near the Tortoise and Hare statue at Van Cortlandt Park. Runners can quench their thirst and customize their own National Running Day bibs, and will receive a free five-borough bandana while supplies last.
 
Online

• 12:00 p.m., Facebook Live Chat

NYRR coaches John and Stuart will be available to answer runners’ questions about training for any distance, proper running and racing etiquette (even concerning snot rockets), and anything else running-related that might come up on National Running Day or any day!

• 2:00-3:00 p.m. p.m., Twitter Chat

Runners can celebrate National Running Day on Twitter by joining in the #RunningDayChat with @RunningDay, @runnersworld, @BartYasso, @nyrr, and the tweeting running community! They’ll chat about all the reasons they find running inspiring and why they want the world to participate.

• Socialize with NYRR all day long!

Runners are encouraged to share their #NationalRunningDay pics with NYRR, including the hashtags of the borough(s) they’re running in. Go #brooklyn, #bronx, #manhattan, #queens, and #statenisland runners!