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The Nov. 1, 2026, meetup is canceled; the group lists later Sunday gatherings on Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Its recurring route is about three miles, with walking breaks and a walking return allowed.
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
From Gapstow Bridge, the published route heads north to the reservoir for a lap, then leaves the return open: participants may jog back or walk, depending on how they feel. That makes the outing a group jog with room to adjust effort, rather than a requirement to run continuously.
Organizers estimate the full outing at about three miles. The group starts at Gapstow Bridge, runs north to the reservoir and makes a lap around it. Afterward, participants may jog back to the original meeting point or walk back, depending on how the group feels.
The route gives newcomers a clear distance and destination, while the return is not fixed at a running pace. The listed plan is still a jog, not a walk-only event.
Further reading: Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The organizers describe the run as suitable for people who have never run a mile as well as those returning to running. Their stated pace range is 10 to 13 minutes per mile; participants can pause to catch their breath or walk, and the group says it can slow down with them.
The Nov. 1, 2026, event listing is canceled. The group page lists later Sunday meetups for Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29; the Nov. 8 and Nov. 15 event listings each give a 10-to-11 a.m. EST window. No end date for the weekly series is stated.
Further reading: Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Central Park beginner runners | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The recurring listing gives the meetup a 10 a.m. start and says the group aims to finish by 11 a.m. at the latest. The Nov. 1, 2026, edition is canceled. The group page lists later Sundays on Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29; its Nov. 8 and Nov. 15 event pages specify 10 to 11 a.m. EST.
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The organizers ask people to RSVP as going only if they actually plan to attend; the listing says the maximum slot is 20. The Nov. 8 registration window is Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. through Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. The Nov. 15 window is Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. through Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. Check the relevant listing for the current RSVP details.
Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Meet at Gapstow Bridge, listed at 62nd and Fifth Ave in Central Park, New York, NY.
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Organizers recommend bringing only essential items because finding a place to store belongings at the meeting point may be difficult.
Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The listings do not state whether a fee applies. The description welcomes everyone, but does not set a formal age policy.
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The listing gives the meeting point as Gapstow Bridge, at 62nd and Fifth Ave in Central Park, New York, NY. It does not specify a park entrance, transit route or parking details; the map links can calculate directions from your own starting point.
Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
No. That event listing is marked canceled. The group page lists later Sunday meetups on Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29.
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No. The organizers say participants can take a breather or walk, and the group can slow down with them. The outing is described as a jog, not a walk-only event.
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Bring only essential belongings; organizers say storage may be difficult at the meeting point.
Central Park Beginner Runners, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:00 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
62nd and Fifth Ave, Central Park, New York, NY
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