Special SATURDAY Morning Run & Brunch - 13.1 mi - Spring Cherry Blossoms

JOIN FOR A HALF MARATHON RUN starting at Astoria Park.

COURSE DESCRIPTION | >> MAP <<
**Garmin users can download this map to your device via here**

Join us for the Spring Cherry Blossom Run, a 13.1-mile scenic loop from Queens through Manhattan at peak bloom. We’ll start at Astoria Park, cross the RFK Bridge to Randall’s Island, then head into Manhattan via E 102nd Street. From there, we’ll run through Central Park, Morningside Park, and visit Sakura Park—one of NYC’s best cherry blossom spots.

After a stretch through Riverside Park and a cruise down West Drive to Cherry Hill for a group photo, we’ll finish by crossing the Queensboro Bridge and ending at Queensborough Plaza. No race clocks—just spring vibes, great views, and good company.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME - NO RUNNER LEFT BEHIND!
Folks are encouraged to go their own speed and/or to modify the route to meet their goals and needs.

PACE | Typical pace is 9:00 - 11:00 min/mile, and varies based on the runners present. Where possible, meeting points throughout the route and pace leaders will help folks of different speeds follow the route and stay with the group. Walking intervals are frequently employed at long runs.

REASSEMBLY POINTS | We set 4 reassembly points for the team to regroup

1. 1st Reassembly Point (3.06 mi): E 102nd St & FDR Drive - off Ward's Island Bridge
2. 2nd Reassembly Point (6.08 mi): W 122nd St & Claremont Ave - Entrance of Sakura Park
3. 3rd Reassembly Point (10.05 mi): Cherry Hill Point at Central Park
4. 4th Reassembly Point (11.79 mi): Entrance of Queens Bridge

TIME | April 11, 2026, Saturday at 8:00AM

START LOCATION | The benches in front of the Astoria Park Track

POST-RUN BRUNCH | Partners Coffee 26-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

• Please RSVP. If you cannot attend, please update your attendance for the event.
• Dress according to the weather and stay hydrated. Restrooms and water fountain locations are marked on the route map.
• While we aim to leave no runner behind, each of us is ultimately responsible for ourselves. Make sure you have access to the route map in case you get separated from the group.
• While we have designated pacers and reassembly points, we understand everyone has their own pace and physical limits. It’s absolutely okay to slow down or drop off if your body needs rest—just kindly notify a fellow runner so we know you're safely peeling off.
• For long-distance runs, we strongly encourage hydrating before and during the run. Carrying water, electrolytes, or energy gels is highly recommended to support your endurance and safety throughout the course.