NYRR Striders
What Is NYRR Striders?
NYRR Striders is a FREE walking and fitness program that offers physical activity for older adults looking to lead a more active life and meet new people in their local community – all in a safe space. Striders sessions are hosted at sites such as senior centers and community centers across the five boroughs.
NYRR provides expert coaches and equipment to conduct each session.
The program offers a progressive curriculum that focuses on walking and functional fitness to support long-term older adult mobility. Activities include walking, pacing, strength training, balance, agility, and more. Check out the information below to find a session near you so we can move together in stride!
Why Join NYRR Striders?
Discover the benefits of NYRR Striders:
- NYRR Striders offers a fun and welcoming environment that is a safe space for all where older adults can connect with one another through participating in interactive, rhythmic, musical, and inspiring movements.
- Sessions are guided by an expert coach who embraces a holistic approach to fitness. Studies have shown that walking regularly as well as functional fitness modalities improves mental, physical and emotional health.
- Movement modifications are taught so everyone can successfully work at their own pace.
- You can also join our Striders Facebook community here!
- In addition to supportive coaching, participants receive a New Balance NYRR Striders tech T-shirt and hat, complimentary entry to select NYRR runs/walks, and invitations to special events.
- Age range for admission: 60+
- Questions? Contact our team at: striders@nyrr.org
- For more FAQ’s, please visit the NYRR Help Center.
Earn Rewards
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What is the Striders Rewards Program?
The Striders Reward Program is designed to celebrate your milestones. The more sessions you attend, the more you earn.
You can earn Striders-branded gear like shirts, hats, and bags, along with partner-branded sneakers.
This program is based on participation, not pace. Every session counts.
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What is the duration of the program?
The program runs from April 1 through March 31 and resets each program year when you re-enroll. Your sessions do not roll over. You must complete your sessions and earn your rewards by March 31.
For 2026, your attendance has been recorded since April 1, and those sessions count toward your progress.
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Who is eligible to participate?
All Striders who are currently enrolled and participating in Striders walking or fitness sessions are eligible.
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How do I earn rewards?
You earn rewards by attending Striders sessions. Each session you attend counts toward your rewards.
Rewards:
- 10 sessions: Striders shirt
- 25 sessions: Striders hat
- 35 sessions: Striders bag
- 48+ sessions: New Balance branded sneakers
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What counts as a session?
Official Striders walking and fitness sessions organized by the program and led by a Striders coach count toward your total.
You can attend sessions at any Striders location across NYC.
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Do I need to meet a certain pace or level to earn
rewards?
No. This program is not about speed or performance. It is about showing up and staying consistent.
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How do I receive my rewards?
Striders' shirts, hats, bags, and New Balance sneakers will be given to you by your Striders coach during a session.
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How do I track my progress?
There’s nothing you need to do. Just show up and participate. Your coach tracks your progress through attendance at each session.
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Can my sessions or rewards be transferred to someone
else?
No, sessions and rewards are not transferable. Rewards are earned by you and claimed by you.
In-Person Sessions:
April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
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BRONX
| WEEK DAY | TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
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| MON | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | PSS Highbridge Senior Services Center | 1181 Nelson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10452 |
| TUE | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | PSS Highbridge Senior Services Center | 1181 Nelson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10452 |
| WED | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | RAIN Parkchester Senior Center | 1380 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 |
| THU | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Fitness | RAIN Parkchester Senior Center | 1380 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 |
| THU | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | Kips Bay Castle Hill Senior Center | 625 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 |
| FRI | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | Kips Bay Castle Hill Senior Center | 625 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 |
BROOKLYN
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| WEEK DAY | TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
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| TUE | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Walking | Albany Neighborhood Senior Center | 196 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 |
| TUE | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Walking | NYCHA Tilden Houses Community Center | 630 Mother Gaston Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212 |
| WED | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | Tompkins Park Senior Neighborhood Center | 550 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 |
| WED | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | RAICES Times Plaza / Wyckoff Senior Centers | 460 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 |
| THU | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | RAICES Times Plaza / Wyckoff Senior Centers | 460 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 |
| THU | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Fitness | NYCHA Tilden Houses Community Center | 630 Mother Gaston Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212 |
| THU | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Fitness | Tompkins Park Senior Neighborhood Center | 550 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 |
| FRI | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Fitness | Albany Neighborhood Senior Center | 196 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 |
MANHATTAN
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| WEEK DAY | TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | ADDRESS | |
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| MON | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | Marcus Garvey Park/Central Harlem Senior Citizen Center | 5th Avenue and 124th Street, New York, NY | |
| MON | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | ARC Central Harlem Older Adult Center | 120 West 140th Street New York, NY 10030 | |
| TUE | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | Engineers' Gate at Central Park | Central Park, Fifth Avenue & E 90th Street, New York, NY 10128 | |
| TUE | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness *Limited Capacity | DOROT | 171 W 85th Street New York, NY 10024 | |
| WED | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | Columbus Circle Central Park | Maine National Monument, Columbus Circle & W 59th Street New York, NY 10019 | |
| WED | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Fitness | ARC Jackie Robinson Center | 1301 Amsterdam Avenue, Floor 1, New York, NY 10027 | |
| THU | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | DOROT | Southeast corner of Central Park West and West 85th Street | |
| THU | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Fitness | Marcus Garvey Park/Central Harlem Senior Citizen Center | 34 West 134th Street (between Lenox and Fifth Avenue) New York, NY 10037 | |
| FRI | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | Morningside Park/ARC Jackie Robinson | West 123rd Street & Morningside Avenue New York NY 10026 | |
| FRI | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Walking | ARC Central Harlem Older Adult Center | 120 West 140th Street New York, NY 10030 |
QUEENS
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| WEEK DAY | TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
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| MON | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Walking | Rochdale Village Senior Center | 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434 |
| MON | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Fitness | RAICES Corona Senior Center | 107-24 Corona Avenue, Corona, NY 11368 |
| TUE | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Walking | Elmcor Older Adult Center | 33-16 108th Street, Corona NY 11368 |
| THU | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Fitness | Elmcor Older Adult Center | 33-16 108th Street, Corona NY 11368 |
| THU | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Walking | RAICES Corona Senior Center | 107-24 Corona Avenue, Corona, NY 11368 |
| FRI | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Fitness | Rochdale Village Senior Center | 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434 |
STATEN ISLAND
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| WEEK DAY | TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
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| MON | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | Anderson Neighborhood Senior Center | 120 Anderson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302 |
| TUE | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Walking | West Brighton Neighborhood Senior Center | 230 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310 |
| WED | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Fitness | West Brighton Neighborhood Senior Center | 230 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310 |
| THU | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Walking | Anderson Neighborhood Senior Center | 120 Anderson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302 |
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