Two runners on the Rockaway boardwalk at sunrise, the sun just over the ocean
Rockaway Beach · Queens

Free 3-mile runs
on the boardwalk.

Tuesdays 6:30 AM Thursdays 6 PM
Beach 81st St. Just show up.

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Tuesday 6:30 AM
Beach 81st St boardwalk · 3 miles
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Which run?

We'll email you where to find us. No spam, ever.

Your first run

No sign-up and no cost. Here's how it goes.

  1. 1

    Find us at Beach 81st

    Meet on the boardwalk at Beach 81st Street. Get there a few minutes before start time.

  2. 2

    Say hi

    Tell anyone it's your first time. That's the whole entry process.

  3. 3

    Run 3 miles together

    Along the boardwalk, with the ocean on one side the whole way.

  4. 4

    Come back Thursday

    Follow @rockawayrunningclub for weather calls and special runs.

What to bring

  • Running shoes and whatever you like to run in.
  • Layers. It's windier by the ocean than it is two blocks inland.
  • Water if you want it.
  • A light or something reflective from November to March. Both runs are in the dark for a lot of the winter.

Where we meet

The boardwalk at Beach 81st Street, Rockaway Beach, Queens.

Closest subway: Beach 90 St (A/S), about a 10-minute walk.

Rockaway Run Club members and a dog posing on the boardwalk under an orange sunset

Neighbors, not strangers.

Show up twice and you'll start recognizing faces. Show up a month and you'll have a crew.

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Join the club

Membership is free. You never need to join to run with us, but members get on the list for club news and special runs, and sign the waiver once so they're all set.

  • Free. No dues.
  • Takes 30 seconds.
  • You'll get a welcome email with where to find us.

Also on Strava, where you can RSVP to each run.

Which run will you come to first?

We only use your info to run the club. We never sell or share it.

Questions

Does it cost anything?

No. Runs are free, and membership is free.

Do I have to sign up to run?

No. Just show up. Joining is optional, and it gets you club news and the waiver done in one go.

How far is the run?

3 miles, on the boardwalk from Beach 81st Street.

What if the weather's bad?

Weather calls go out on Instagram. If you don't see a cancellation, we're running.

Is there somewhere to leave a bag?

No bag drop. Bring only what you can carry.

Are you on Strava?

Yes, at strava.com/clubs/rockawayrunclub. Both weekly runs are listed as events you can RSVP to.