NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Site: https://www.nyrr.org/runcenter
- Monday:10AM–8PM
- Tuesday:10AM–8PM
- Wednesday:10AM–8PM
- Thursday:10AM–8PM
- Friday:10AM–8PM
- Saturday:9:30AM–5:30PM
- Sunday:Closed
Awesome place with very friendly staff. If you are going for a run in the central park u can drop your backpack here in the locker. They offer many classes too for free. Love this place
Great place for running enthusiasts to get NYRR souvenirs to take to your running friends back home. The shop focuses exclusively on running, is staffed by runners, and doesnt bat an eye if youre sweaty from a run in Central Park.
If you love running in New York, this is the place for you! With lockers, changing rooms, water fountains, restrooms, and a running gear store, this place has everything you need to get a run in and go about your day. The facility is nice and clean, the people are friendly and helpful, and the proximity to Central Park is incredibly convenient.
These political activists (not a business) will try to force you to ware a useless muzzle over your face that does nothing but to just make you comply.Ill go ahead and spend my money else where.
New York road runners run center. 2 blocks away from central park with clean bathrooms, water fountains, and day lockers for runners to use. Membership is well worth it.
Really enjoy this new nyrr location, so much more convenient for picking up bibs for races. Theres also a store selling shoes and nyc marathon merchandise.
I dont understand how they dont answer the phone nor respond to emails. For three werks my daughter has tried to register for a run on march 6th but was told that it was too late. When she explained that she has been away for two years in the military air force branch, they didnt say, thank you for your service, but that it was too late. Then she started to call and send emails to see if an exseption could be given, but the phone message nor emails are ever returned. If its to too late and an exseption cant be made to our first responders/military personel is one thing but to not respond to her inquiries is another and totally disrespectful. Our heros should never be treated this way.
Went to pick up bib for a 5k and the process was smooth. Lots of pickup stations and well organized. The store looked pretty well stocked with running gear and clothes.
Well organized, spacious, clean and filled with friendly people. The NB shop was great as well, very knowledgeable and friendly staff.
The lockers are finally open again! For free! Makes a day trip possible!
The runners house! I love it, specially went I go to pick up some racing items for a competition
Says they close at 8, but was denied entry at 715.. waste of a trip
Very convenient and streamlined experience getting my racing pack.
I was doing construction in this building but the people from the building was actually really nice
I’ve had tendonitis ever since a near fall last winter and I was so tired of trying to find sneakers that were supportive and would help alleviate my chronic pain. Someone suggested New Balance and this store was the only place I could find with a wide range of styles for me to try on. They even had a foot scanner that would suggest the best style for your foot. I tried on a pair of 880V10s and it felt like heaven, literally like I was walking on cotton balls. I loved the way it conformed to the shape of my foot. I walked out with them on my feet and threw my old pair of kicks in the trash before even leaving the store.I was so impressed with the sneakers I went back to get my son a pair. He’s recently started a new job that requires a lot of standing and he comes home with a lot of foot pain. But this time I noticed another style and inquired about them. Just when I thought my feet couldn’t feel any better I tried on the Fresh Foam More v2s! Mind you, I tried them on for my son just to understand the feel of them and was sold on getting a pair for myself. The sales clerk was super helpful, brought me 2 styles to try on and was very patient while I decided between the styles. She even looked out when it counted the most! Although I didn’t catch her name that shout out is for the woman with the braids and glasses.
The run hub offer a lot of amenities for all the NYRR membera and this is the NB store whit all the NYRR official merchandise available
Lockers are open for runners again (posted June 21/22
The place for running essentials! Pick up bibs for upcoming NYRR races, use lockers, or take a yoga class!
The center of my running life in NY. The staff in the Hub and in the NB store are friendly, welcoming, and professional. There are an assortment of free information events or classes/workshops and race strategy sessions. Its nice to chat with members of the local running community after such events. There are lockers and changing rooms if you want to head out on a run from here; and water, bathrooms, even hand sanitizer (I use the lockers at least once a week for this purpose). The location is great, and NYRR is a well-managed, positive and community-centered organization. Also, super interesting photos and run history materials on the walls. Its just a happy space to be in. There is lots of excitement here, too, as the marathon approaches. (If you use NB shoes, the store at this location donates a pair to youths for each one you purchase.)
Spacious, but not much available by way of merchandise, expected more variety
Was quickly able to collect my race bib and shirt. New Balance has a retail shop there. All NYC Marathon medals dating back to 1976 were on display. Clean place with lockers and a yoga studio. Some memorabilia showcased on the walls too. Staff were welcoming and helpful.
Love coming here. To put up my bid number, and seeing all the TCS medal over the years.
It an awesome place where they offer lots of free activities and recovery sessions for runners. There are also bag drop lockers for members where you can leave your before going for a run and come back and pick it up after youre done with your run. Here you can go to pick up your bib(race number), your running shirt for your specific race, and you can engrave your medal with your name and official time.
Really great and accommodating running store. If you want to go on a run you can drop your stuff and change. There are also bathrooms and water bottle refill machines. Picking up your packet is super easy even during times after work, the line moves really fast and the workers are quick with everything.
I guess most people here are for picking up the bibs :)
This is a New Balance store and a run center. The run center has running groups, classes and information sessions. It has 3 changing rooms and free lockers to leave your stuff in to go running. Its handy for me. I can walk over after work leave my stuff and go for a run in Central Park.
A Midtown storefront gem and great place to take a quick break, especially if youre a runner. Replenish your water, use the restroom, charge your phone, just sit down, chill and who knows who you might encounter. And take a look at the uniquely chill running gear...heres a place to get a special gift for a runner friend you know. Or special souvenir for you. The NYRR Runcenter is the eternally springing source supporting so many fab NY races.
Very organized and nice facility. The NYC road runners have lockers and dressing rooms so then you can leave your belongings and go for a run in central park after a long day or early morning. The only bad side is that it does not have showers for after workout.
Road running (and racing in general) has changed drastically in the past 10 years.Today, race organizers (and their organizations) are political organizations. Not Democrat/Repulican per se, but rather social and community political stuff.Take the NYRR for example... They just blew out their president because the NYRR EMPLOYEES thought he wasnt doing enough to be inclusive or sensitive enough to the staff of NYRR. What total BS. What, are the inmates running the asylum over there?This organization doesnt seem to put much focus and attention on athletic excellence anymore. The main goal now seems to focus on having the right types of people on their marketing materials so they can go on about how good they are for the community.So it goes...
Easy to get to from Columbus Circle subway (A train). Bib and shirt pickup for their races are quick. Wall art history is interesting and the wall with all of the past NYC Marathon Medal is cool! Small New Balance store is good. Spacious bathrooms and easy access lockers are convenient.
Love this place, staff for the most part are super friendly. A good majority of nyrr gear is here for purchase & its honestly a decent location.
Now all bib pickups are in this now convenient midtown location. Its very spacious and close to mass transportation. They have lockers and restrooms for your convenience and comfort. They even have a NB Runhub. Now if they only opened a spot for drinks and snacks, runners wont want to leave and just hangout there.
Since being introduced to NYRR and their runs mid-2017, Ive tallied a handful of runs (Bronx 10, Staten Island and Fred Lebow Halves) with them with a handful more scheduled. While Ive never been one to pay for many memberships, my NYRR has already paid for itself in discounted runs!Membership has other privileges besides discounts on their runs. They offer tips and tricks and training to members. They also do free medal engraving post runs for members - Ive seen engraving priced higher than the cost of a NYRR membership at other runs. As I dont live in NYC, I dont think I could list (or take advantage of) the other membership perks.The run center is an excellent place to hang out and free for anyone to swing by. The New Balance center is a smaller shop, but has a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Overall, 5-stars for NYRR!
I don’t use the facilities much because I live in Brooklyn but anytime I come here to pick up bibs or at the end of a shakeout run, everybody is SUPER friendly. And even when they are crammed with runners due to a huge race, they let you know and don’t get grumpy. Dogs are just as welcome as humans in all stages of sweatiness.
Stopped in to pick up a bib for a race and was impressed with the center. Very well organized and a nice store attached. The center has a lot of interesting running facts from the club and NYC marathon as well.
I am part of Queens Distance Runners and whenever I come in, they are very welcoming. Lockers usage, has a great well design and as well its a self combination lock system . It has great class movements and as well a space where you can stretch.
Always excited to pick up my bibs. Place is clean and staff are friendly. Of the many times I’ve been there I only had one experience I wasn’t comfortable with but I decided to let it go. Been there many many times to pick up bib and shop at the very expensive new balance store.
Picking up my bib for the 2022 NYRR Queens 10K
A good New Balance New York Marathon merchandise pop up shop filled with various exhibits showcasing the history of the New York City Marathon.
Excellent center promoting long distance running, organizing races within the city, offering facilities (lockers, bathrooms, chargers, water bottle filing station), providing fitness related activities (lectures, talks, yoga, pilates, stretching, etc). Great for active visitors to the city as well!
Had a great group run with the coaches (Megan and Duncan) for global running day and Juan was just super duper at the New Balance shop! Everyone was high energy and really nice. 100% would recommend.
How can the bathrooms not be open for members?! Ridiculous.
Conveniently located near Central Park and they have facilities for locker storage and restrooms if youre coming from other parts of the city and need to stash your stuff. They also have a section of New Balance gear and friendly staff.
Very good service, and very helpful staff
Very efficient pick up of starting materials. Took less than two minutes. We’ll organized and everyone is friendly here.
Came for a CPR training today that I pre-registered for. It was a race stay so the run hub was more crowded than usual. had to use the restroom. 3 people ahead of me yet i waited at least 10 mins. what were these people doing. this place has a separate advertised changing space. bathroom was gross. pee on the seats, no toilet paper! no information/signage for the CPR class. finally 10 mins later found a volunteer who was helping with queens 10k bib pick up. she said the class was cancelled. no email nothing indicating that. for a major nonprofit and racing organizer, i find this to be very unprofessional.
Super nice staff for bib pickup, New Balance store is great, and there are free lockers for stowing your stuff to go for a run in the park.
Really great place for running enthusiasts to get NYRR souvenirs to take to your running friends back home. The shop focuses exclusively on running, is staffed by runners, and doesnt bat an eye if youre sweaty from a run in Central Park.
Wonderful free service to the city. Friendly, clean, encouraging and open to all. Right in the center of one of the busiest zones in the city, a place to drop and drop your stuff to go run and explore. Its a beautiful thing.
Popped in got sneaker advice and walked out with 2 band new pairs.Wonderful support and advice from a young employee called Mia after I was concerned the sneakers I had been running in for 8 years were causing me discomfort!10 minutes later I found 2 new great pairs of shoes and had an incredible run for the United Half! Will be changing my sneakers more often in future lol
Good place to pick up your running bibs, New York Road Runners is a great organization if you want some group training or private instruction. The newbalance shop has all the stuff you would need for running.
NYRR always has a well thought-out and organized process for number pick up. Additionally, lockers, bathroom and New Balance store make this a great place to start your run!
Quick and easy bib-pickup before races and a great location, with friendly faces. If youre doing a post-race medal engraving, I suggest coming before 5pm, as larger races (i.e. NYC Half/TCS Marathon) will have some lines. While waiting for the NYC Half medal engraving, I was treated to a free beer, and I only really had to wait about 30 minutes at peak time (5:30pm).
Very disappointed with experience I had today. I won free ticket for United Airline, back in October. As you can see from the downloaded pic I CAN see this is as my upcoming race, Ive been dying to participate in this race for so long. Today I just called to double check if everything ok, and the guy said that Im NOT REGISTERED, refused to help me at and hang up on me when I asked any further questions & asked to speak with a manager. (the guy asked manager and said NO, you cant participate) but when I asked to speak with a manager - apparently he wasnt available for the whole day . This is RIDICULOUS, Im willing to participate, followed all the rules and by the end my dream was gone in one day.Every runner will understand how it feels like.
I love coming to the NB Run Hub to pick up race bibs and get exclusive gear. Everyone Ive interacted with is friendly and helpful, and the amenities are very clean.
Great place for a runner. Lockers, bathrooms, charging stations, and a little New Balance Store. Of course, if you are runner in NYC, you already know about this place
Wonderful space, always super fast, fun store and a great place to sit and catch up or do some work. They have wifi.
My favourite sport place.
Easy access, expedited service and good variety of classes to complement your running!
Love the spirit of the employees, coaches and runners.Great training programs for all levels.
As a runner it is great to be. So much history and info. The NB store is gearing up for the marathon with some awesome items to purchase.
Sponsors the New York City Marathon!
Ive been running for 5 months now. Happy to say Ive become addicted to the run. This store has everything one would need to start running professionally.
This is great step up from the old building. Its better organized open and airy. The staff is friendly demand helpful.
Very cool place. Awesome staff and can order anything (New Balance) they dont have in stock. Military and Veteran discounts! Thank you!
Free lockers for anyone who would like to use one. Changing rooms. Rest rooms. And a New Balance store. Its a great place.
Start mailing bibs. Thanks
Very welcoming run center with restrooms, water and plenty of room to sit/wait (loiter?). Has a running-oriented New Balance shop inside.
Nice place. Has lockers if you are a member with nyrr. Water fountains, stretching area, bathrooms and changing areas for runners.
After the run, the staff was very accommodating. The run center provided food and drinks to replenish our reserves. I will definitely do it again.
Best place in NYC! no question
I love this place, the running community, the atmosphere... Staff is so friendly and helpful. The space is great and they offer other classes than running training.
Great location, with restrooms and changing rooms. Conveniebt for bib pick-up prior to races and in close proximity to many subway lines
I currently participate in group training at NYRR and love it. Wish I started sooner. Encouraging, supportive and helpful community.
Had to change review. It turns out they arent super fabulous to the help. I cant support a place thats supposed to encourage everyone that also doesnt support their own people.
Great idea. Lockers, a NB store and a NYRR headquarters for race registration, all within a short walk/run to Central Park.
It was very clean and organized.
The run base is NYC. Always packed and full of energy. If youre a runner and live in NYC become a member. If youre a runner and visiting the city be sure to stop in.
Go-to-place for my race numbers, shirts, hats, etc. To prep for race day 👍
Great space for the NYRR to hold multiple events and use for regular bib pick up. Only downside is the noisy HVAC system.
Good place to get some running gear. Getting your bib and stuff is a quick process
The team is very nice, when i came there they very helpful... I will say where they actually scan your foot to ensure you the a show that fits u leg perfectly.. Must try
Best community ever for everything running.
I really like NYRRs new space. It seems like everything is New Balance, but they have race apparel and offer talks, services, and training for members.
Great place pre pandemic. Post Pandemic- no access to bathroom or water.
Great space to run from, close to the park, lockers, clean restrooms/changing rooms and places to sit. Even a NB sore if you need last min gear.
The Run Center is a nice place. The NB store is nice but pricey. There is free wifi (although it didnt work last time I was there)
Great session on goal setting for running and explanation of the benefits of being an NYRR member Looking forward to reaching my goals in 2019.
I never did my nyc marathon because Covid-19
Exelent they provide locker for free. Exelent to change u clothes and have a quick run around central park.
Service is very good, and everyone is friendly. Its a pretty cool spot if youre looking for running gear.
I love the way everyone welcomes you inside, love my sneakers that they let me tried to trained, clean place. I love NB sneakers.
Free lockers, free rollers. No better place to put your things before a run, not to mention the fact that its a few blocks away from the entrance to the south bridle path.
Great place to grab them bibs. Wished they shipped them tho. Lots of running gear to buy and seminars.
AWESOME, has lockers, free popsicles, wifi, great store! The perfect place for all runners!
Very fast
Great place for runners - lots of various events and activities, friendly staff, good location next to Central Park.
Every person at the front desk is on-point, helpful and friendly when picking up my bib for a run.
New York Road Runners Store.
Inviting. bright great resource for runners
Nice place to do free yoga ,look into purchasing New balance sneakers & workout clothes, volunteer for NYRR club
People are not usually friendly but NYRR is a great organization and a class act for running road races in NYC... unfortunately their races do cost a small fortune to run in
Neat and clean, friendly staff and Central Park is just a block away.. conveniently located on 59th street Columbus circle subway
Great new, spacious space for number pick up. And they have lockers and changing stalls for runners.
Theyre not fully open. Only open when they have to be, to distribute race bibs.
Really cool place, friendly people and easy to get to. Always exiting collecting my race number here before a race.
Great space to stage runs in Central Park and the WSH especially if you dont live in Manhattan
First time visiting. Really enjoy the place. Nice environment and a very healthy place🍎♥️🌇🌆👌
Nice New Balance store. I love this place. A lot of activities and information.
Lines for this bib pick up went fast
I love the events that go on here! They have a great crew of employees and volunteers
Firstly it looks awesome, secondly the NYRR is awesome. It has got basically everything that a runner would need.
Great athletes wear, just hoping for different choices!
Well organized, friendly, and a helpful group. Made every/hing easy!
Beautiful organise clean and expensive plase..to apply for marathons and any other competitions became now expensive ...
Great place, classes, equipment and lockers. What more could you want?
Easy pickup for your races. Have your barcode ready for fast service!
The older man is so disrespectful I never want to come here again
Not possible to give less than 5. If you do, you are not a runner. Just wish if would stay open until 8:30 pm...
Good location. Wish there was a Citi bike rack closer.
What an amazing hub for runners to visit! Its like being a kid in a candy store!
Great place to run from. Changing booths, lockers, and clean bathrooms.
Great running center and place to pick up you race day number.
Beautiful new place. Only problem with this place is that theres nowhere to park unless you pay for it.
Cool new spot, good people and fun memorabilia about the running culture of NYC
Excellent customer service!
Very awesome facility
Yoga was wonderful this early morning.
Nice spot for runners to find latest running accessories and footwear
Theres a community space with internet that you can use in a pinch. Friendly volunteers and employees.
Always love visiting, especially during marathon season.
If you run and live or frequently visit New York, do your self a favor and become a New York Road Runners member. There are discounts on their well run races and early access to signing up. Additionally, if you are looking for a pair of New Balance shoes, this is the place to buy them.For each pair of New Balance shies shoes purchased, a pair is donated to the New York Road Runners Rising Youth program which delivers shoes to underpirvaleged youth.
Great yoga classes. A welcoming atmosphere
Great space for NYRR. Convenient location for BIB pick-up.
I love the run center. I meet my friends here to go running!!
Wonderful
Support the run for life ... great running gear from NB with NYRR branding.
Very helpful. Thier apparel is bit pricey
Very nice people inside...and very helpful for you runners
Fabulous team. On point with what you need for all activities.
Free yoga is great & an amazing instructor!
Fantastic opportunity to have 🤗
Great place for getting your size sneakers right
Fantastic place, builds a nice running community
Very good experience,a great team of employees very helpful and informative.
Great place to drop your stuff and go for a run!
Always super helpful and bib pick up is in and out.
Best coaching tips for running and friendlier staffs!
Great location, lockers, and facilities for runners
Very good place dedicated to NY Races.
Excellent service, great sale prices
Very nice and welcoming for runners.
My experience with the NYRR RUNCENTER is always a learning experience
Awesome NB exclusives
Cool place with lots of running history of nyc
So easy to pick up a bib.
Great place, great staff.....everyone happy!
NYC is lucky to have this running center.
Great meet up spot and clean.
Well-oiled machine
Wonderful place, amazing people working there!!!
Their service was amazingly super.
Its a place to meet your passion for #running.
NYRR Runhub the best!!!!!!!
Nice section of running gear.
Very professinal
Very clean bathrooms, changing rooms.
The representative here are very nice
Oasis of running right next to Central park!!
Bathroom were closed
My dad is a legend Sid Howard
Long wait times, expensive clothes
The runners hub near Central park
Great place for runners
Runners heaven
Great member Experience.
A place to take a break and meet
Great NYC institution!
My favorite workplace
Runners love this place
Beautiful place with amazing service
Zumba class for free
Good organization for running
Helpful staff
Great personal
Excellent customer service
Best place for runners
Helpful before the run!
Not enough goats.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-31Place to pick up your bib and gear before the NYRR races, such as the NYC marathon and other major and minor races. They also have a ton of New Balance gear and describe the history of NYRR.Well organized with helpful staff that helped me get out with my bib and shirt in under 3 minutes.
Review №2
2022-09-08Mixed results here. My salespersons name was Felix and he was outstanding. I really liked him and he was so patient and knowledgeable about the products. He made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions. His name should only be used in 5 star reviews. If Felix is not the manager, or on manager track, please consider this for him! Thank you Felix.My follow up visit with someone else, I will not use the name, was not so good. This person barely gave me the time of day.Lastly, hey NB, please please go back to using a regular cushion on the sneakers. The Fresh Foam is way too soft. It may be comfortable for walking for some people, but for others it aggravates existing issues.
Review №3
2022-04-02I have a lot of happy memories of participating in their activities, going upstairs to check out the NB goods at their NB store. The most exciting part of visiting this place was picking up race T-shirts wondering what it is going to look like and what color it is going to be. One memorable moment was picking up a race shirt one size bigger than mine after a friend called me to tell me that the one she picked up was too small for her and she wanted to swap shirts when we see each other.
Review №4
2022-09-12Please do a better job at informing participants where to pick up apparel for future race(s).Arrived to pick up race bib and went upstairs to pick up the race shirt like normal routine. One of the managers ran out yelling in an inappropriate manner that it was downstairs. The perception made it look like I was there to shoplift merchandise. Please do better. Thank you.
Review №5
2022-06-24Extremely well organized for bib and t-shirt pickup. Also had a bitBuilt-in new balance store with shoes, foot analysis, and insoles.
Review №6
2017-11-11Convenient location and hours to pick up race bibs and shirts. They have regular events and activities for running enthusiasts to participate in. Check out the wall of previous NYC marathon medals. The WiFi and charging stations are perfect when you are waiting for medal engraving. There are also 3 big, clean unisex restrooms which helps when I happen to have kids in tow. Sign up to be a NYRR member!
Review №7
2022-09-13Because they are sponsored by New Balance they exclusively sell New Balance sneakers. Customer service was great in the sneaker section.
Review №8
2020-08-21Throughout 2019 I had fortifying experiences for myself and with others. So many productive activities offered at this place. I wish I had a girlfriend to go to the hub with. Either solo, with a group or couples- the hub can brighten your day, your run or fitness journey. We all cant wait til it reopens.
Review №9
2022-09-10The staff is a tad condescending and not exactly eager to be helpful either. Surprised me a bit - mustve been a long day for them or something.
Review №10
2017-09-15This is ground zero for all things running in NYC. Grab a locker, change into your running gear and head out to the park. The space also houses the New Balance store for NYC. Get a 3D scan of your foot for an informed decision on shoe size and type.