RRR Wednesday Evening Group Run (#BRUN)

Events

Free to Local Area Runners

Event Date: TBD

Every Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Event Description

The BRUN Is Back for 2026

The Bridge Run (Hashtag #BRUN) is back for a fifth year.

When and Where

We meet at the Gazebo near the old South Nyack Village Hall at 282 S. Broadway, and at 7:30 sharp, we head up the steps to the Esposito Trail and join the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo shared use path across the bridge towards Westchester.

This run is for everyone, regardless of ability, not just the speedsters and marathon runners. The full distance to Westchester and back is 7 miles but you can turn around at any time. You can even walk if you like. The path is well-lit and monitored by security cameras and we always check that everyone made it back before we leave. There are bathrooms at the Westchester Landing, and also a short walk from the start/finish at the Rockland Landing.

The run takes place every week rain or shine. It will only be cancelled if the Thruway Authority closes the path, which they only do for high wind, ice or lightning. You can check if the path is open on the bridge home page. It can be blustery out over the water, so consider a wind-proof shell even if it doesn't seem that cold. We usually have refreshments after the run: hot chocolate if it's cold; water and electrolyte drinks if it's hot, but not every week, so come prepared to rehydrate yourself.

Register Once, Run all Year

We welcome all Rockland-area runners, not just RRR Club Members. And there is never a charge.
We do ask you to register so we have your contact information and to sign the RRR waiver which is a condition of our insurance.
If you signed up in the last 3 years, we'll carry your information over. Just let us know if you want to be removed from the reminder e-mails.
Online registration is best, but walk-ups can fill out a printed form.

Contact Form

Event Location

Meet at The Gazebo
282 S Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960 US View Location on Map

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are no restrooms at the Gazebo where we start. It's about a 1/4 mile walk along the path to restrooms at Rockland Landing. And at the 3.5 mile turnaround across the river, there are restrooms at the Westchester Landing

The Thruway Authority does not allow dogs on the shared use path

The Thruway Authority closes the bridge path at 10 PM, which is plenty of time to go the full 7 miles. However, if you expect to be back at the start later than 9:00 PM, please let someone know so we do not worry about you.

You can park in the parking lot of the Ride Cafe (it is closed by then). Or street parking is free along Broadway and adjacent side streets

There is a water fountain at both the Rockland and Westchester Landings. And we bring water, Gatorade on hot days, and occasionally soup for when you finish. On hot humid days, we recommend you carry water - 3.5 miles can be a long way between water fountains

Yes, we run any day that the path is open, even in the winter.

Rarely.

The Thruway Authority keep the path clear, even in the winter. However the do sometimes close the path for lightning, high winds or if they have not had a chance to clear snow and ice after a storm. You can find out if the path is open at their website.
We do occasionally cancel the run if the weather is truly miserable - torrential rain, or very cold and windy

You should register each year as a participant, then we will send you an e-mail if the run is cancelled or if the start time changes.

Yes, it's always across the Bridge on the shared path*. You don't have to go the whole way - you can turn back at any time. We count it as a Bridge Run (#BRUN) if you've gone at least as far as the county line at mile 1.75. That's a 3.5 mile round trip.

*Except, once a year, around the Summer Solstice in June, we run the gravel trail to Sparkill and back