BTR Barefoot Run: Harlem to Brooklyn, Aug. 11

Out of the blue a couple of weeks ago, I heard from John Durant. You probably know him from the Colbert Report, or the New York Times profile of his urban-paleo adventures. We got to talking, and suddenly this is happening. I’ll update soon with more backstory and details, but for now, here’s what’s going down:

Join Christopher McDougall, author of “Born to Run,” and John Durant, founder of Barefoot Runners NYC, in an epic barefoot run from Harlem to Brooklyn. Run barefoot, near-barefoot, or fully shod but barefoot curious. Rediscover the fun of running barefoot, and tap into the natural quickness and strength buried in your soles. We’ll party in the park before and after, and every step of the way. The full run is 8 miles, but feel free to join for any part of the run — see course map for meeting points.
Chris will be giving a book talk at Word Bookstore, just near the finish, at 7:30pm. The cost is $25 (and includes the book), but there is no obligation for runners to attend.

Click for ROUTE MAP

Start: Marcus Garvey Park (NW corner at 124th and Mt. Morris Park)

Time: Run begins at 4pm. Runners will begin gathering at 3pm.

Route: Join us anywhere along the way. We’ll be entering Central Park at Malcom X and 110th. We’ll be running on East Drive all the way down through Central Park. We’ll be exiting Central Park at 60th St. and 5th Avenue. Then crossing the Queensboro Bridge to Brooklyn

Finish: American Playground, near Word Bookstore at 126 Franklin Street, Brooklyn (Franklin and Milton)

RSVP: To sign up for the run, please RSVP at Barefoot Runners NYC

Media Inquiries: Please contact Christopher McDougall or John Durant