Will be in the city this weekend and would like to take a nice run in Sunday morning in Central Park. What would be a nice loop of 5-8 miles from about 72nd street in the Upper East Side? Also, do any groups meet on Sunday morning for a run?
Just run the main outer loop. Its 6.1.
The main loop in central park is just a touch over 6 miles. You can head into the park at 72nd street and follow the main road - cars aren’t allowed in the park on weekends. Check this link for an idea of distances or smaller loops to run longer or shorter than 6
http://www.centralpark.com/usr/maps/CentralParkRunningMap.pdf
You can run around the reservoir or along the bridle path if you’re looking for something unpaved. The biggest hill is furthest North in the park with a smaller hill just North of 72nd on the East side.
Be aware this Sunday (Dec 5) is a 10k at 8am. I’d suggest entering but it’s sold out. It will be run on the main road - probably about 5,000 runners.
Running or biking in central park with a race going on is generally not fun (unless you are participating). I would suggest going before / after the race. Otherwise, running along the Hudson is pretty nice, although it is an out-back run instead of a loop.
Just run the main outer loop. Its 6.1.
x2 on main loop…is great.
All the more reason to run on the Bridal Path and Reservoir. You won’t even see the race.