NYRR Striders
What Is NYRR Striders?
NYRR Striders is a FREE walking and fitness program that offers physical activity for older adults looking to lead a more active life and meet new people in their local community – all in a safe space. Striders sessions are hosted at sites such as senior centers and community centers across the five boroughs.
NYRR provides expert coaches and equipment to conduct each session.
The program offers a progressive curriculum that focuses on walking and functional fitness to support long-term older adult mobility. Activities include walking, pacing, strength training, balance, agility, and more. Check out the information below to find a session near you so we can move together in stride!
Why Join NYRR Striders?
Discover the benefits of NYRR Striders:
- NYRR Striders offers a fun and welcoming environment that is a safe space for all where older adults can connect with one another through participating in interactive, rhythmic, musical, and inspiring movements.
- Sessions are guided by an expert coach who embraces a holistic approach to fitness. Studies have shown that walking regularly as well as functional fitness modalities improves mental, physical and emotional health.
- Movement modifications are taught so everyone can successfully work at their own pace.
- You can also join our Striders Facebook community here!
- In addition to supportive coaching, participants receive a New Balance NYRR Striders tech T-shirt and hat, complimentary entry to select NYRR runs/walks, and invitations to special events.
- Age range for admission: 55+
- Questions? Contact our team at: striders@nyrr.org
- For more FAQ’s, please visit the NYRR Help Center.
In-Person Sessions:
January 2024 – June 2024
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BRONX
| WEEK DAY | TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MON | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | PSS Highbridge Senior Services Center | 1181 Nelson Avenue, 2nd fl, Bronx, NY 10452 |
| TUES | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | PSS Highbridge Senior Services Center | 1181 Nelson Avenue, 2nd fl, Bronx, NY 10452 |
| WED | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | RAIN Parkchester Senior Center | 1380 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 |
| THURS | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Fitness | RAIN Parkchester Senior Center | 1380 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 |
| THURS | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Walking | Kips Bay Castle Hill Senior Center | 625 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 |
| FRI | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | Kips Bay Castle Hill Senior Center | 625 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 |
BROOKLYN
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| WEEK DAY | TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WED | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | RAICES Times Plaza / Wyckoff Senior Centers | 460 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 |
| THURS | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | RAICES Times Plaza / Wyckoff Senior Centers | 460 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 |
| THURS | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Fitness | NYCHA Tilden Houses Community Center | 630 Mother Gaston Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212 |
| THURS | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Fitness | Tompkins Park Senior Neighborhood Center | 550 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 |
| FRI | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Fitness | Albany Neighborhood Senior Center | 196 Albany Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11213 |
MANHATTAN
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| WEEK DAY | TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MON | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | Marcus Garvey Park | 5th Avenue and 124th Street, New York, NY |
| MON | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Walking | Greenwich House Older Adult Center | 25 Carmine Street, New York, NY 10014 |
| MON | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Fitness | Goddard NORC | 689 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025 |
| MON | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Fitness | Greenwich House Older Adult Center | 25 Carmine Street, New York, NY 10014 |
| TUES | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | DOROT | 171 W 85th Street New York, NY 10024 |
| TUES | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | Engineers' Gate at Central Park | Central Park, Fifth Avenue & E 90th Street, New York, NY 10128 |
| WED | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | Columbus Circle Central Park | Central Park West & W 60th Street, New York, NY 10023 |
| WED | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | Marcus Garvey Park | 5th Avenue and 124th Street, New York, NY |
| WED | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | Morningside Park | W 123rd and Morningside Avenue, New York, NY |
| THURS | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | DOROT | 171 W 85th Street New York, NY 10024 |
| FRI | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | Morningside Park | W 123rd and Morningside Avenue, New York, NY |
| FRI | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Walking | Roosevelt Island Senior Center | 546 Main Street, New York, NY 10044 |
| FRI | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Walking | Goddard NORC | 689 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025 |
QUEENS
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| WEEK DAY | TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
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| MON | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Walking | Rochdale Village Senior Center | 169-65 137th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434 |
| MON | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Fitness | RAICES Corona Senior Center | 107-24 Corona Ave, Corona, NY 11368 |
| THURS | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Walking | RAICES Corona Senior Center | 107-24 Corona Ave, Corona, NY 11368 |
| FRI | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Fitness | Rochdale Village Senior Center | 169-65 137th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434 |
STATEN ISLAND
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| WEEK DAY | TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
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| MON | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | Anderson Neighborhood Senior Center | 120 Anderson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302 |
| TUES | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Walking | West Brighton Neighborhood Senior Center | 230 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310 |
| WED | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Fitness | West Brighton Neighborhood Senior Center | 230 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310 |
| THURS | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Walking | Anderson Neighborhood Senior Center | 120 Anderson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302 |
Striders Stories
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NYRR’s youth and community programs bring free running and fitness opportunities to communities all over NYC. The benefits of exercise go beyond the physical to include mental health benefits too. We hear from program participants on how exercise impacts their mental health.
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