GW Bridge Run (Manhattan edition) - Saturday, Sep 20th @7:00AM

Join us for a run over the George Washington Bridge on September 20th! The run from Brookfield Place over the Bridge is about 13 miles, and it's easy to add a few extra miles in NJ or back in NYC at the end if needed for Spring marathon training. Great views, great company, and one great big bridge!

Please note, we are trying something different from previous GWB runs. For this one, we will take the PATH to WTC and run up the westside greenway and through Riverside Park to the George Washington bridge.

The expected pace for this run will be 8:30 to 12:00 min/mile and we will be stopping at different spots to refuel, take photos and regroup.

We will meet at 7:05am at Grove PATH (or 7am at JSQ) to take the 7:12AM WTC train from Grove st. (7:07AM from JSQ) into the city. This train arrives at WTC at 7:20am. We will regroup/meet at the top of the stairs after the turnstiles in the WTC PATH station.

The route will start at Brookfield Place and will end on the NJ side of the GWB.

More information on pace groups will be posted closer to the event.

We will take a group photo at Brookfield Place and also either before or after the bridge - it is too dangerous/narrow to take group photos in the middle of the bridge but feel free to take a quick selfie on the bridge if you want (beware cyclists though).

We encourage you to bring water and nutrition - while we will stop at some rest stops\, they will be few and brief. If you plan on finishing your run in NYC - bring your MetroCard or a card/device to tap using OMNY so you can go back home from NYC.

After we cross the bridge - some people may choose to go back by crossing the bridge to NYC again, some may catch a ride/take a train home, and some may continue running in NJ to get additional miles.

The goal is to stick together and ensure no one is left behind.

However, please familiarize yourself with the route (link in description), in case you do get separated from your wave group.

Please make sure you have your PATH card and Metrocard plus credit card/cash in case you want to buy anything along the way.

Finally, if you choose to end your run early (or turnaround) before the endpoint at GWB or switch waves in the middle of the run, please let one of your wave hosts know.

Here is the updated route:

<a href=" https://www.strava.com/routes/3196937165724149856"> https://www.strava.com/routes/3196937165724149856</a>

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Please abide by all CDC guidelines relevant to COVID-19. Please do not attend if you are ill.

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This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by you before, during, or after the event. You willingly assume all risks related to participation. By participating in the event, you certify that you are physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event.

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