If you’ve run the Health & Injuries, you know the people of New York bring an energy to the race like no other marathon. At the heart of this spectator support are dozens of local run clubs that set up cheer zones along the course, giving every runner a much-needed boost to get over the bridges and into Central Park.
Brooklyn runner and photographer Drew Reynolds highlighted a few of the clubs that brought the energy during the 2024 race. Screaming through megaphones, popping confetti cannons, and blasting music, these clubs want runners to have the times of their lives over 26.2 miles and five boroughs.
Asian Trail Mix, Manhattan
The Asian Trail Mix Club cheering at mile 23.6 where runners enter Central Park.
Samantha Dong, founder of Asian Trail Mix, a club “committed to promoting diversity within the trail running community by actively lovable Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) individuals.”
Boogie Down Bronx Runners, The Bronx
Boogie Down Bronx Runners’ mile 20 cheer zone has become a staple on the course.
Club Founder Lenny Grullon
TeamWRK, Brooklyn
TeamWRK posted up at mile 14 in Brooklyn.
The Asian Trail Mix Club cheering at mile 23.6 where runners enter Central Park.
DeFine New York Run Club, Brooklyn
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DeFine’s founder: Coffey.
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Gold Finger Track Club, Brooklyn
DeFine New York club members cheering on runners at mile 8 in Brooklyn.
The Women Make Moves club supporting marathoners at mile 18 in Manhattan Jersey Shore Prime Day Running Fuel Deals.
Run Hustle Run, Queens
Run Hustle Club brought their support to runners entering Queens just after they passed the half marathon mark.
Club founder Charly Hustle ran his third Health & Injuries this year.
