Dashing Whippets

Dashing Whippets at the annual team picnic after the 2023 Team Championships race.

The Dashing Whippets Running Team was established in 2009 by a group of friends living in New York City. Our team has since grown to 1,000+ runners who compete in local races and club competitions. Our members also participate in races around the world- including all six World Marathon Majors.

We welcome recreational and competitive runners with a wide range of running goals. Interested in being part of an achievement-oriented team? Come join us for a workout or our weekly social run at Amity Hall and let’s get to know each other.

Read More about the benefits of Dashing Whippets membership.

Check out our Boston chapter here!

See events hosted by our Westchester chapter here!

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✨ Huge congratulations to @khiakurtenbach on win

✨ Huge congratulations to @khiakurtenbach on winning the inaugural @everywomansmarathon —a celebration of the power and strength of the women’s running community! 💪🏅

Khia crossed the finish line in unforgettable style, breaking the tape held by running icons Des Linden (2018 Boston Marathon champ & 2x Olympian) and Kathrine Switzer (the trailblazing first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967). She then received her medal from Deena Kastor, 2004 Olympic marathon bronze medalist. Legends everywhere! 🙌

This race was extra special for Khia because she shared the course with her mom. "My mom started racing marathons back in the 70s when there weren’t very many women running marathons. For her, this was a dream! Kathrine Switzer was mom’s childhood hero, so it was incredible for us to meet her!" Khia shared.

Even as the winner, Khia’s biggest inspiration came from the incredible women around her: “The coolest thing about the weekend was seeing so many women running their first marathon. I was so inspired by all of them!” 💖

Cheers to all who ran and to the continued legacy of women in running!

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1 - @everywomansmarathon
2-4 - @domenicabc_

From start to finish, the Dashing Whippets spent M

From start to finish, the Dashing Whippets spent Marathon Sunday racing, cheering, and celebrating an incredible @nycmarathon !

It's an honor to share this special day with teammates who dream big, work hard, and run with heart.
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1, 3, 4, 8-10 - @jealousmonk
2 - @il.biscia

🏅 Marathon Sunday is the best day of the year i

🏅 Marathon Sunday is the best day of the year in NYC! Congratulations to everyone who tested themselves on this challenging course!

Feeling inspired to run a marathon? Join the Whippets! Train with us in Central Park, Lower Manhattan, and Brooklyn—meet new friends and get race-ready! We offer a free trial membership, check the link-in-bio for details.

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1, 2, 4, 6-10 - @jealousmonk
3 - @_skeshaw

It's that New York energy! Congratulations to the

It's that New York energy! Congratulations to the 205 Whippets who took on the @nycmarathon, to our women's team for placing fourth, and to our men's masters 40+ team for placing fifth! 💙💛

Shoutout to the Whippets who lined the course to cheer on all runners at mile 8 in Brooklyn, mile 23 in Manhattan, and mile 26.2 at the final finishers! 📣📣

Thank you to all the volunteers who make the NYC Marathon possible, including Whippets at water stations throughout the course!

📸: @jealousmonk

58 Whippets blazed through the @nyrr Abbott Dash t

58 Whippets blazed through the @nyrr Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K this morning, setting the stage for a fast weekend of racing!

Congratulations to the Whippets Men's team for placing 3rd, and to the Women's team for 4th!

See you all back in Central Park tomorrow! 💙💛💙💛

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3-10 - @dnlhui

🎉 Just two days until the biggest party of the

🎉 Just two days until the biggest party of the year—the @nycmarathon! Today, we’re cheering on Francesca Muliawan, who’s gearing up for her 8th NYC Marathon! Over the years, there have been good races, and less good races, but “it’s never a bad race when you get to run the streets of New York,” she says.

This year, she’s part of the @nyrr pacing team, ready to lead the 3:45 crew in Wave 3, Corral A, Blue! 💙 “I love seeing runners hit their goals, and their gratitude is overwhelming. I cannot wait to celebrate all over again!”

Francesca’s pre-marathon ritual? Baking a pumpkin pie the night before! 🥧 It’s her way to relax and get ready for the big day.

Catch us cheering Francesca on from Brooklyn at mile 7.75 and in Manhattan at mile 23.5—details and RSVP in our link-in-bio MeetUp Event Calendar!

After the race, join the Whippets team party at Dutch Fred’s in Hell’s Kitchen from 2 PM onward! 🥂 Discounted drink tickets are available now via our link-in-bio - but not required to join in the party festivities - just roll up after you cross the finish line!

🏅Ready to crush race day? Dashing Whippets head

🏅Ready to crush race day? Dashing Whippets head coach @johnrferry3 shares his top 4 race tips for a great @nycmarathon!

🎉 Join us at our post-marathon after-party at Dutch Fred’s in Hell’s Kitchen, kicking off at 2 PM! Discounted drink tickets are available at our link-in-bio MeetUp Event Calendar. Advance purchase is not required to attend - there will also be a cash bar. Head over right after you cross that finish line!

🏃‍♂️ Four days until the @nycmarathon, an

🏃‍♂️ Four days until the @nycmarathon, and today we’re pumped to shout out Antonio Sanchez as he gears up to race from Staten Island to Central Park! 🙌

Antonio grew up in NYC and first joined the Whippets in 2018 when he trained for his first-ever marathon—as a high schooler! After college, he returned to the Whippets. “I fell back in love with the Whippets' social atmosphere and rigorous training mix. It’s the perfect blend of camaraderie and competitive drive,” he adds. 💪👊

The road to this year’s marathon is a redemption journey for Antonio. His 2018 race didn’t go as planned, and he’s ready to show how much he’s grown as a runner. After bouncing back from an injury this year, just making it to the starting line healthy is a victory in itself. “Although I am nervous for my first marathon in 6 years, I’m more excited to race with so many friends and teammates,” Antonio shares.

When he’s not running, Antonio works in animal conservation as a zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo, where he cares for a variety of birds from all over the world 🦜. He often covers 12 miles a day on his feet and works weekends, making marathon training - scheduling long runs and balancing recovery with a physically demanding job - a challenge, but he loves it. “It’s a tough field but incredibly rewarding,” he says.

Catch Antonio as he soars through the five boroughs on Sunday! 🗽 Join us at our cheer stations in Brooklyn and Manhattan, and swing by the Dashing Whippets after-party in Hell’s Kitchen. Details & RSVP via our link-in-bio MeetUp Event Schedule!
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🚀 We’re just 6 days from the @nycmarathon, an

🚀 We’re just 6 days from the @nycmarathon, and today we’re shining the spotlight on Maribeth Lowe as she gears up to conquer all five boroughs! 🌆🏅

Maribeth started running in the lead up to her 30th birthday. She celebrated the milestone by running her first marathon and has been hooked ever since! She loves the discipline and mental strength that running builds. “Running is a humbling sport that teaches us to focus on what we can control and let go of the rest,” she says.

Marathon Sunday is hands-down Maribeth’s favorite day in NYC. This fall, she set a new PR at the Berlin Marathon; now she’s ready to embrace the NYC energy with no set time goals. Her mission this year: “collect as many cheers and high fives as possible!” 🖐💥

Maribeth is aiming to join the elite “Streaker” club (15+ NYC Marathons completed!) and finds inspiration in what race day brings to NYC. “The city really comes together to cheer on runners of all paces and backgrounds,” she shares.

Outside of running, Maribeth is a leader with @thenyjl , a women-led nonprofit supporting women and children through volunteerism and advocacy. She’s even rallied fellow Whippets to join her for volunteer events, like a huge park cleanup in Chinatown this spring.

Get ready to cheer on and high five Maribeth, and all runners, on Sunday! Find us at our Whippets cheer stations in Brooklyn and Manhattan, and join us for our after-party in Hell’s Kitchen! RSVP via our link-in-bio MeetUp Event Calendar!
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1 Week to go until our favorite day of the year, @

1 Week to go until our favorite day of the year, @nycmarathon Sunday!

Join our cheer stations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and post-marathon after party at Dutch Fred's in Hell's Kitchen. Check our link-in-bio MeetUp Events Schedule for details and RSVP!

Let's GO Whippets!! 💙💛💙💛💙

📸: @samuel_dab_running

In just 10 days, our incredible city welcomes the

In just 10 days, our incredible city welcomes the world to the @nycmarathon , and we can’t wait to watch our Whippets fly through all five boroughs! 🌍🏅 We’re honored to highlight some of the amazing Whippets racing, kicking off with Mick Aitken! 🙌

Mick joined the Whippets in 2019 while training for his first marathon, seeking a team that would inspire him to chase bold goals while building lasting friendships. His love for running began back in high school with the @mandarinhighxc team, where the team camaraderie became a defining experience. “I loved the tight-knit community. It is something I treasure having now with the Whippets,” Mick says.

Fueled by curiosity and a love for NYC, Mick has nearly completed his mission to run every single block in Manhattan! Since he began the project in 2020, he’s gained a deeper appreciation for the city and its unique neighborhoods. Now, that passion will power him through 26.2 miles on Nov 3: “I am very much in love with the city of New York. I am grateful each day that I get to live, work, run, and play here. For me, the ultimate celebration of this love for the city is running the marathon as fast as I can.”

The Whippets will be cheering loudly for Mick, and all runners, on Marathon Sunday! Join us at our two cheer stations in Brooklyn and Manhattan, and our post-race after party - Check our MeetUp Event Calendar link-in-bio for details! We wish Mick an incredible NYC Marathon! 💙💛💙💛

Whippets are chasing Fall racing season from coast

Whippets are chasing Fall racing season from coast-to-coast! Congratulations to everyone who raced in recent weeks in NYC and beyond!

Whether you're lacing up for a marathon or a Turkey Trot, the Whippets can get you to the start line fit and ready with training runs and speed workouts in Central Park, Lower Manhattan, and Brooklyn. Check our link-in-bio MeetUp schedule for more info!

📸:
1, 2, 4 - @nyrr
8 - @arjunpundarika

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