Jersey City Runners

Distance varies on this run based on attendees but usually people run between 4 and 12 miles in Liberty State Park. We run from the clock at the Grove Street Path Plaza to the Nature Center in Liberty State Park (~2 miles) and regroup there.

See you there!

GENERAL WAIVER:
By participating in this Jersey City Runners event, you hereby waive or release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries and agree not to sue organizers or other participants for injuries to you or your personal property that might occur 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. By participating in the event, you also authorize the use of any images or videos taken during the event for any purpose without remuneration.

Time 8:00 AM on Sunday, meet outside Life Diner and run into Liberty State Park

Join us in front of the Life Diner at 8:00 am and run into LSP with our friendly group! There are several different loops that can be run in the park, depending on the distance you are looking to run (we have 4, 6 and 10 mile loops).

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

GENERAL WAIVER:

By participating in this Jersey City Runners event, you hereby waive or release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries and agree not to sue organizers or other participants for any and all injuries to you or your personal property that might occur 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. By participating in the event, you also authorize the use of any images or videos taken during the event for any purpose without remuneration.

Meet at 9AM at LIFE Pancake Company on Sunday mornings for a LATE, LAZY, LONG RUN. The target pace will be 11-12.30mins/mile.

Pace: LAZY. Priority pace is about 11-12.30mins/mile. This run is an inclusive and friendly run with a laid-back vibe and a focus on good company rather than pace goals or speed. If you want to run faster, we have earlier weekend runs (7 and 8AM) that often trend around 8.30-10mins/mile that are better suited to that.

Mileage: LONG. Anywhere from 8-20 miles. Likely to be highest in March as spring marathon training peaks.

Route will often be LSP/Port Liberte. But field trips through other parts of the city will also happen from time to time, especially as marathon training for the spring heats up and LSP gets boring.

Duration: Most Sundays in December, January, February and March, barring conflicting holidays/events.

GENERAL WAIVER:

By participating in this Jersey City Runners event (regardless of your RSVP status on Meetup.com or other social media platforms), you hereby waive or release any and all right and claims for damages or injuries that you may have and agree not to sue organizers, all of their agents and volunteers assisting with the event for any and all injuries to you or your personal property.

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.

By participating in the event, you also authorize the use of any images, videos, or sound or other record of your participation in the event, including your name, likeness, or image, for any purpose without remuneration.

A number of you requested that I do this twice a year. So here it is.

I started this event in 2010! Run, walk, skate, cycle, drive, taxi, or levitate...to pubs & eateries...w/ lottsa camaraderie! Begin @ the beginnin' or anywhere in betwixt! & here's the current itinerary:

On Sunday April 21st I am conducting a run from NON-trendy neighborhood bar to NON-trendy neighborhood bar in Jersey City. This has been an annual event since 2010. The point is to visit historic/unique/notable/unusual areas that do not have tourists. NON-runners are welcome.

We start at 3pm at the Lucky 7 and run about 1/2 to 1 ½ mile at a 11:00 to 11:30 minute pace (of course we can subtract or add places)--we usually spend about 30 to 40 minutes at each bar.

We will be using WhatsApp to let you know our location. If you do not have the app, give me your mobile number and I will text you instead. My mobile is 201-424-4491

For those coming from NYC, you can use your MetroCard on the PATH (coming from 33rd St, it is 22 mins to Journal Square Station)

For NON-RUNNERS! You can uber or bike it (bring a lock!). Jersey City has CitiBike too.

THE MAP

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1GrFYuU2KamsNeZcsTg3tPxdWZcWq4qE&ll=40.727809310114004%2C-74.06498&z=14

Run/Cycle/Drive Schedule -

1. Lucky 7 (322 2nd St) 3:00-
   https://lucky7tavern.com/
2. The Grape Vine Tavern (657 Newark Ave.) 4:00-4:40

Say hello to what might be Jersey City’s oldest bar. Originally known as The Grapevine Cafe, Grape Vine Tavern has been open at 657 Newark Ave since the late 19th Century. An even greater historical nugget dates back to June of 1934- the Newark Ave saloon was the first tavern to apply for and receive a liquor license post-prohibition! Liquor license No. 1. dated June 28, 1934, carries the signatures of then-owner Fred "Pop" Werner and city clerk Michael J. Gill.
In 2018, third owner Tom Mullaghy, 87, celebrated his 50th year owning the Grape Vine. Today, the 1934 license proudly hangs on the tavern wall. The first license of the 593 issued in 1934 is worth around $350,000, but Mullaghy ain’t selling...

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2018/08/jersey_city_bar_owner_marks_50_years_slinging_drin.html

3. Ringside Lounge (475 Tonnele Avenue) - White Mana (470 Tonnele Ave) 5:00-5:40

A historical landmark, as well as the first Manna to open and was the 1939 World's Fair building. When originally introduced, it was called the "diner of the future" and an "Introduction to Fast Food”. Across the street is the Ringside Lounge (475 Tonnele Avenue), hangout for Mike Tyson when he is in town. His belt is above the bar and the owner keeps on eye on Tyson's pigeon coops on the roof.

https://vimeo.com/116979976
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-lZv1xebHI
https://www.nj.com/hudson/2019/01/where-costa-is-king-owner-of-iconic-diner-bar-and-gym-reflects-on-three-decades-at-manhattan-and-tonnelle.html

4. Astor Bar and Grill (725 Montgomery St) 6:00-6:40

This old-fashioned neighborhood mainstay has been around since 1956. An old neighborhood Irish bar what was frequented by the former mayor Jerry Healy.

5. New Park Tavern (575 West Side Avenue) 7:00-7:40

The bar appears as if its doors have been closed for 15 years. With no signs nor lights coming from the windows, this dark, worn, nondescript exterior is a surprise on the inside—spacious, dim, dark wood throughout, a fireplace and an outdoor garden. The tables are ‘converted’ giant wooden spools that would have held electrical cable. Traditionally the bar was a police/firemen hangout.

5. Moore’s Place (189 Monticello Ave) 8:00-

This large, old, low-key neighborhood spot is great for live music (particularly jazz). Winard Harper Jazz Band performs every Sunday and greats such as trumpet player Philip Harper (Winard’s brother) and guitarist Russell Malone will sometimes stop by. (Joe D’Allegro, Jersey City Independent)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RulMD274fpE