On Course Run Tours - Brooklyn Bridge Run Tour - New York, New York - Running

The On Course Run Tours - Brooklyn Bridge Run Tour is a Running race in New York, New York consisting of a 5 Mile Running Tour.

Brooklyn is the second largest borough in New York City, has the highest population, and was once a city independent from New York up until 1890. It is now home to a diverse set of ethnic groups and has seen a renaissance as a center for technology start-ups, food purveyors and artisans. A boost in the local economy has resulted in a surge in development for both home and office spaces. It has also led to the creation of Brooklyn Bridge Park along the East River shoreline, which was once congested with factories and warehouses. The park spans 85 acres from Brooklyn Heights to DUMBO, which are the neighborhoods that this tour will cover.

If you like architecture and beautiful skylines, this tour is for you. We begin the tour by running across the Brooklyn Bridge then through the historic streets of Brooklyn Heights which is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in all of New York City. You'll see classic brownstones, townhouses and stable houses which date back to the early 19th century. Brooklyn Bridge Park includes winding walking paths, recreational piers, park benches overlooking the river and new condominiums built around the perimeter of the park. It is common for locals grab take-out from a number of surrounding restaurants and picnic on the green lawns while admiring the gorgeous cityscape views. They also take advantage of new retail shops and even a museum that have been built within 19th century buildings that were once warehouses. We'll continue to run through the park until we reach Archway Plaza which is in the center of DUMBO or Down-Under-the-Manhattan-Bridge-Underpass. You are sure to fall in love with Brooklyn and this picturesque running course.