Announcing the 1st Annual New York City Barefoot Run

It’s time that the growing barefoot and minimalist running movement had an event of their own. Well, now we do.

I am pleased to announce the 1st Annual New York City Barefoot Run on Sunday, October 10th. Go barefoot, wear minimalist shoes, or even wear normal sneakers. The event will take place on beautiful Governors Island in New York Harbor, with stunning views of the Statue of Liberty, lower Manhattan, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

We have a stellar line-up of special guests:

  • Dan Lieberman, Harvard Professor and barefoot running researcher
  • Erwan Le Corre, founder of MovNat
  • Jason Robillard, author of The Barefoot Running Book
  • …plus all of your local hosts in Barefoot Runners NYC

It’s not just a run and done.  Come on Saturday, October 9th for clinics in the park, we’re planning some events for Saturday night, and enjoy the day at Governors Island on Sunday.  

Details here.  We’re limiting space at 500, so register today.  Don’t miss it — the first time only happens once.

Great segment on the Today Show this morning!  There was a nice contrast between an over-engineered faddish shoe (toners) and a simple, back to nature alternative: minimalist and barefoot — the way we were born to run.

If you’re new and want to learn more, we have a Free Beginner’s Workshop on Sunday afternoon in Central Park.  Just visit our Meetup group (link at right) and sign up.  More information below for those who just want to learn more about barefoot running.