What we’re about
Interested in joining the Dashing Whippets as a new member? Visit www.dashingwhippets.org to learn how to join! This MeetUp group is now a place for legacy members of the Dashing Whippets to stay connected with the team and is closed to new members.
The Dashing Whippets Running Team is a large, competitive running team based in New York. We welcome runners with a wide range of goals and training paces, and we offer 10+ weekly group runs, training plans, and group coaching. We are here to support your goals, whether you are training to complete your first marathon or planning to qualify for the next Olympic Trials.
Our club competes in the Open A division of NYRR. We consider the number of members who run each Club Points race to be as important a metric as the scoring by the elite team, so make sure you have us listed as your club affiliation and let's get out for some races! More information here: https://www.dashingwhippets.org/racing/
We charge $65 in annual dues after a 30 day free trial. Official membership is counted through this Meetup group.
Find us online or on your favorite socials!
Website: https://www.dashingwhippets.org/
Instagram (everyone welcome!): https://www.instagram.com/dashingwhippets/
Strava (members only!): https://www.strava.com/clubs/dashing-whippets
Sponsors
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RRCA MemberDWRT is a member of the Road Runners Club of America.
RunningWarehouse.comGet 10% off already discounted running items. Click for the code.
BaklineDWRT apparel for racing and lounging
Finish Line Physical TherapyMore than just a clinic, offering special benefits to DWRT members.
StravaJoin the DWRT club page on Strava.- RRCA MemberDWRT is a member of the Road Runners Club of America.
- RunningWarehouse.comGet 10% off already discounted running items. Click for the code.
- BaklineDWRT apparel for racing and lounging
- Finish Line Physical TherapyMore than just a clinic, offering special benefits to DWRT members.
Starting August 30, all Dashing Whippets events will be posted exclusively on Yakka, our new team app, built for Whippets, by Whippets. You’ll use it to RSVP for runs, follow training plans and chat with teammates all in one place.
Over 250 Whippets are already on Yakka! You should’ve received your invite by email (sent to the address linked to your Meetup account) or as a Meetup message if you joined in the past year. Try searching your inbox for “Yakka” to find it. It takes just 5 minutes to get setup.
Can’t find your invite? Fill out this quick form and we’ll get another one over to you.
And since MeetUp requires this to be an “in-person” event, it’s also your chance to ask questions about the migration to Yakka live, just look for Jason in the 9:30+ pace group on the 8/30 long run 😄
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Manhattan Saturday Long RunTime Warner Center, New York, NY
DWRT Saturday Morning Long Runs
Details:
- All runners are encouraged to bring their own hydration and nutrition for the duration of the long run, as water stops may or may not be available along the route.
- Bag check is currently not available.
- Route, Distance, and Workout will be posted prior to the event and announced just before execution.
- Expected Distance: ~13-21mi (Dependent on active training plans)
- Available Pace Groups: ~7:15/mi - 10:30/mi
Please note that the Saturday long run start time will move throughout the year according to the following schedule to account for changes in daylight and weather:
8:00 am: June 1st-August 31st
8:30 am: September 1st-December 31st
9:00 am: January 1st-February 29th
8:30 am: March 1st-May 31stAll team workouts (Short Distance, Long Distance, Strength Plans) can be found here: Dashing Whippets Running Team - Training
- Summer Streets Uptown Long Run w/ Dyckman Run ClubOutside the Dyckman Street stop on the A train, New York, NY
The Dashing Whippets are heading uptown for a Summer Streets long run with Dyckman Run Club! Let's run these streets!
Crews
Dashing Whippets, Dyckman Run Club, Dominican Runners, and NYC Dragons!Schedule
- 7:30 am - Meet
- 8:00am - Run Starts
Pacing & Distance
- 10K & 14 Mile long run distances available
- Pace Group 1: Under 10 mins/mile
- Pace Group 2: Above 10 mins/mile
Route
One way routes starting from Dyckman & Broadway southward along NYC DOT's Summer StreetsNYC DOT Summer Streets Route & Maps:
https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/summerstreets.shtmlSummer Streets runs 8/2, 8/9 & 8/16. We are joining Dyckman Run Club on 8/2 & 8/9 only. On 8/16 Join the Dashing Whippets at the Summer Track Meet at East River Track!
Invite your friends, all are welcome!
Anyone can RSVP for Free on Eventbrite! - Brooklyn Mile | Race & Cheer StationWilliamsburg , Williamsburg, NY
Join your fellow Whippets in racing the BKLYN MILE in Williamsburg on Sunday, August 3rd!
We will have a Whippet home base between N 3rd and N 4th St. on Kent Ave. for everyone racing and cheering on the different heats
Registration
https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/NY/Brooklyn/TheBrooklynMileBag Drop
The cheer station will be available as a team bag drop starting at 9:00am for anyone racingRace Schedule
9:30AM: Masters Women (40 and older)
9:50AM: Masters Men (40 and older)
10:10AM: Bandit Women’s Open
10:30AM: Bandit Men’s Open
10:50AM: Trials of Miles Fast Movers Women’s Mile (by invite only)
11:10AM: Trials of Miles Fast Movers Men’s Mile (by invite only)
11:30AM: Quita Francique Friends & Family Mile (family & kids race)After Party
In addition to activities held throughout the day in the official BKLYN MILE festival area within Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Bandit Running is hosting an “off-campus” After-Party at BK Backyard (formerly Tailgate) from 1pm – 5pm.
(This information is still on the event page, but it might not have been updated for 2025 and there is not yet an RSVP link. We will update this as more information comes out)Race Packet Pick-Up
We encourage all participants to avoid the race day rush and pick up beforehand at the Brooklyn Running Company‘s WILLIAMSBURG location. Their smiling faces will ease your pre-race jitters.Friday, August 1: 11AM – 7PM; Saturday, August 2: 11AM – 7PM:
Brooklyn Running Company, Williamsburg
222 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211Race Day, August 3, from 7:30AM until 9AM:
Marsha P. Johnson State Park on Kent Avenue in Williamsburg
b/t North 9th and North 10th streets
Brooklyn, NY 11211Race Website
https://brooklynmile.com
