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Bow Bridge, Central Park – Central Park loop from Grand Central–42nd Street

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New York County

Bow Bridge, Central Park – Central Park loop from Grand Central–42nd Street

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2.8

(27)

50

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Bow Bridge, Central Park – Central Park loop from Grand Central–42nd Street

02:00

19.3km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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After 3.79 km for 561 m

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After 4.83 km for 653 m

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After 6.30 km for 261 m

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After 6.94 km for 505 m

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After 8.35 km for 376 m

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After 12.2 km for 205 m

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After 13.5 km for 1.02 km

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After 15.1 km for 251 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

1.89 km

General Sherman Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Start of Central Park and perfect starting point for a walk through the park.

Avoid the hot dog stands, the prices here are almost twice as high as in the rest of the park!

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2

2.39 km

Central Park skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grandiose view of the skyline.

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3

6.65 km

North Woods

Highlight • Waterfall

The North Woods in Central Park is a peaceful, wilderness-like experience in the heart of the Big Apple. Runners can explore wooded trails, waterfalls, and streams modeled after the Adirondack …

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4

9.90 km

View of the Manhattan skyline from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful lake in the middle of Central Park, good to build in as a small run.

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5

10.3 km

View of the New York City Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

This skyline has absolutely nothing comparable in the world. There are cities with as many skyscrapers, but none with such flair.

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6

11.0 km

View of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a track. Especially in the sunrise you can expect a breathtaking view. Must see for everyone!

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7

16.0 km

Bow Bridge, Central Park

Highlight • Bridge

The Bow Bridge is one of 13 beautiful bridges in Central Park and is famous for its numerous films.

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8

17.2 km

Central Park

Highlight • Parking

One of the many panoramic points from Central Park towards Manhattan

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B

19.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.82 km

5.07 km

4.79 km

1.41 km

193 m

< 100 m

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Comments

December 1, 2021,New York City: 🕎Central Park 25Km 🏃‍♂️⛅

Manhattan Island: Central Park ⛅ 6°C 😎
centralparknyc.org
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June 29, 2025,NYC - Run Central Park

After the flight I absolutely had to run a bit even though it was very warm weather. And since the Central Park is in front of the hotel, into the clothes and run off. Was very relaxing. Although a lot of people were also in the park

April 11, 2026,New York - Run through Central Park

Back in New York for a few days — working, but also with time for myself, friends, culture, and sports. And today was all about that: a longer run in Central Park 🏃‍♂️.

There were a lot of people out 👥. On a nice day, New Yorkers really take over the park. And after a long, tough winter, you can …

August 24, 2026,New York - After Flight - Basic Run through Central Park

After a surprisingly quick flight, I headed straight out for a run – pretty much the first thing I always do after a long-haul flight. 🏃‍♂️ Just getting outside, moving my legs and enjoying a bit of New York before heading into the office.

February 28, 2025,New York - Basic Run through Central Park

Finally again in New York, but only for 1 day (what a pity!). And of course I didn't miss it to run through my beloved Central Park after the job in the office, although I was really tired because of the flight and the intensive work. But there is no time for the jet lag. In a few hours I …

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