Culture clash
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: The Bowery, Old St. Patrick's Cathedral, Eldridge Street Synagogue and more!
One of New York’s most dynamic neighborhoods, and the first home to many NYC immigrants, the Lower East Side is still teeming with culture and history. This run covers SOHO, Little Italy, Chinatown, The Bowery and the small streets of the Lower East Side, some of which will have you feeling transported to a European town. You’ll also get a look at the famous restaurants, music venues and clubs that have made this neighborhood one of the hippest in New York for years.
OFFERED: Thursdays at 8 am
DISTANCE: 4.5 Miles/7.2K
TERRAIN: Street, Sidewalk
MEETING LOCATION:
Entrance to the Adidas Store (610 Broadway at Houston Street)
NEAREST SUBWAY STATIONS (Subway Map):
6 Train at Bleecker
N/R Trains to Prince St
B/D/F/M Trains to Broadway Lafayette
SUBWAY FARE: $2.75
Here is a little taste of our Culture Clash Running Tour. It was great running through the San Gennaro Festival. If only you can smell what we could smell.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THIS TOUR...
The tour will be a casually paced run through Lower East Side, Little Italy and Chinatown. There are a few planned stops along the route where your guide will point out items of interest as well as good photo opportunities.
*The cost is per participant. Kids 12 and under are free.
Although this is not a race we do ask for your running pace so we can be prepared for different ruining abilities. More than one guide will be provided depending on group size as well as varied paces. Please do not worry - we will not leave you behind!
Your running guide will be wearing a City Running Tours t-shirt (weather permitting). Your running guide will provide water for each participant and will be running with a small backpack to hold any items that fit. There will not be a coat/bag check for this tour.
City Running Tours offers tours rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather we will contact you for cancellations and rescheduling. If you do not here from us this means that we are still running.
Once you book your running tour you will received a confirmation email the day before your scheduled tour.
Day of registrations are welcome, however you must notify the City Running Tours manager before hand so we are prepared.
Gratuities are always appreciated, but never expected.
For questions, more information or if you are booking a registration within 24 hours notice please contact Runners@CityRunningTours.com to check availability.
