---
title: Central Park Highlights Running Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 77
duration_minutes: 75
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 21 of 53 (City Highlights Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-highlights-running-tour/
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# Central Park Highlights Running Tour

In our comparison: #21 of 53 in City Highlights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

It is time to cross "Running Through Central Park" off your bucket list!! This is 4.6-mile (approximately 7.4 km) tour through the lower section of the Park was designed with exciting stops along the route to interest all runners and is paced to accommodate all running levels.

From the Dairy to Bethesda Terrace and Strawberry Fields, up through the Ramble, to the site of Seneca Village, across the lower section of the Reservoir, down through the Zoo and much more. You will walk away with a unique perspective of the park, and because you get your miles in…feeling like yourself.

It is not always about what you see when you are in the park but more the feeling you get as you wind your way through, making lasting memories through the stories you hear, the photos we take and our connection through running.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Central Park South.
- Starts 07:30, 08:00: 2 departures a day
- Age rule: Minimum age is 14 years

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person
- Duration: 1h 15m
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 77 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Fit Tours NYC
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:30, 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.95 from 77 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 76 of 77.

- 5 stars: 76 (99%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Professional guide

## Not included

- Transportation to/from attractions

## Itinerary

1. **NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides** (2m) - Don't plan to break your personal best time on this casual run, during which you'll make brief stops along the way to take pictures and discuss points of interest. Average pace time is 9:30/10 minutes per mile. No treadmill can compare!
2. **Central Park's Literary Walk** (pass by, no stop) - Jog through
3. **Strawberry Fields** (2m) - Make a brief stop to talk about the history and take photos
4. **Belvedere Castle** (5m) - Take in the views from the highest point in Central Park and highlight the surrounding areas
5. **Alice in Wonderland Statue** (2m) - Stop to take photos and discuss the history of this famous attraction
6. **Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir** (5m) - Run along the world famous running path, stop briefly to take in the views and take photos.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30, 08:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Central Park South. Dates: Daily

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 14 years
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before start time
- Bring as few personal items as possible. There is no place to store bags and other personal items.

## Compared with other City Highlights Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #21 of 53** | €44 | 1h 15m | 4.95 (77) | shared |
| [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared |
| [Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV](/usa/new-york/tours/private-guided-new-york-city-tour-by-suv/?format=md) | €1356 per group | 4h | 4.96 (472) | private |
| [Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/half-day-bus-tour-of-nyc-top-highlights/?format=md) | €62 | 4h | 4.93 (2981) | shared |

Ranked #21 of 53 in City Highlights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €190, median €67; typical length 2h. 18 of 53 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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