By Katie Stiles
So you’ve decided to venture outside of Manhattan to that borough to the north, the ‘boogie down’ Bronx. Probably you recognize the Bronx as the birthplace of hip hop or the home of the Yankees1, but if you’ve never made it beyond the stadium, you are missing out on so much more. Where else can you visit mansions with sweeping views of the Hudson River2 (Riverdale), dine on authentic Italian-American cuisine while shopping for fresh mozzarella and Italian sausage3 (Belmont), explore nature trails along Long Island Sound4 (Pelham Bay), go out fishing and sample the catch of the day for dinner5 (City Island), and end the day with a local brew or distilled spirit6 (Port Morris)? It’s all here in The Bronx.
The Bronx 10 mile course
Number pickup for the Bronx 10 mile will be at the New Balance Flatiron store at 150 5th Ave starting Tuesday, September 20. Race day pickup is possible, but not recommended. The race starts at 8 am. The starting line is a short ride on the 4 train from the east side or the D train from the west side of Manhattan to the Yankee Stadium-161st stop. Please note that according to the MTA, the 2 train will not run to the Bronx on race day.
Post-race
After finishing your run, stick around for the post-race festival. Then, instead of hopping directly back on the subway to Manhattan, take some time to explore some of the many things the Bronx has to offer. At the very least, take some Jamaican patties and carrot cake to go9.
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