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Runners' Grove

4.6 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in New York, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Runners' Grove's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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What runners say about Runners' Grove

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great memories running past it during my many practice runs in the park and culminating with crossing the NYC Marathon finish line. "2015" A repeat will be done on November 05th 2017. #GoAchilles

★★★★★ — Mauricio , Nov 2017

We came to support a runner of the NY City Marathon. We couldn’t believe the sheer volume of people that came out to run and to support runners. WOW. What an event.

★★★★★ — Brett , Mar 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecentralparknyc.org
  • Phone+1 212-310-6600
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–1 am
Tuesday 6 am–1 am
Wednesday 6 am–1 am
Thursday 6 am–1 am
Friday 6 am–1 am
Saturday 6 am–1 am
Sunday 6 am–1 am

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Runners' Grove

67 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10023

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.