Organizations in New York

Girls Run NYC began in January 2014 when Jessie Zapo gathered nearly twenty women for the first session at a cycling shop on Manhattan's Lower East Side. What started as a cold winter run has grown into a community of hundreds. The crew operates on a simple philosophy: running is a great equalizer, and doing it together builds accountability, real motivation, and lasting friendships. Many of the earliest members have become leaders, carrying the community forward. Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., Girls Run NYC meets at McCarren Park track in Brooklyn for structured workouts that welcome all paces and abilities.

GoldFinger Track Club started in March 2016 when founder Jerry and his crew pulled off an upset relay race victory in Brooklyn that no one saw coming. Word spread fast, and a real running community crystallized around that moment. What began as an unexpected win evolved into a crew of athletes from different countries, different speeds, and different backgrounds, all bound by shared commitment and grind. GoldFinger operates on its own terms, with members scattered across time zones but united when it matters most. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., the crew gathers at Nacho Macho Taco in Brooklyn for a relaxed, no-pressure hangout that keeps the community anchored. No mandatory runs between those gatherings, just real dedication when races and events come around.