Shorewalkers · Midtown, Manhattan (walks in all five boroughs), New York City
Shorewalkers' flagship 32-mile urban hike that brings about 3,500 walkers together to circumnavigate Manhattan as close to the shoreline as possible. The epic day-long walk typically takes around twelve hours and takes in the city's newest waterfront parks and neighborhoods.
The Great Saunter is a club open to all levels, held at Shorewalkers in New York City, NY. It costs $35 ($35 individual registration for the 2026 Saunter). The class runs as a series of sessions. Schedule: Annual event held the first Saturday of May (next: May 1, 2027); registration opens February 2027. Check Shorewalkers's site for the latest availability and booking.
Price$35($35 individual registration for the 2026 Saunter)
ScheduleAnnual event held the first Saturday of May (next: May 1, 2027); registration opens February 2027
MaterialsNot included — see price note
Best forEndurance walkers up for a full-day challenge
$35 ($35 individual registration for the 2026 Saunter)
Frequency
Series
Schedule
Annual event held the first Saturday of May (next: May 1, 2027); registration opens February 2027
Location
Shorewalkers, New York City NY
Provider
Shorewalkers
Booking
Available — see booking link
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Shorewalkers before booking.
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Common Questions About Walking Clubs in New York City
These are the questions people most often ask about walking clubs in New York City — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
Do walking clubs cost money in New York City?
2 of the 6 walking clubs in New York City are free to attend; the rest run from $20 to $35 (typical: $20). Every figure is computed from the listings themselves, not estimated.
Do I need to register in advance?
Most walks are drop-in, but a few venues — parks, museums, some health programmes — ask you to register so they know who's coming. Check the booking link on the walk card.
What pace and distance should I expect?
Most walks run three to five miles over 60 to 90 minutes at a conversational pace, and many groups split into faster and slower packs after the first mile. Where the organiser publishes a route length, the listing shows it.
What should I bring to a group walk?
Wear shoes you've already broken in and bring water. For longer trail walks the organiser's page lists anything else to carry — layers are useful because most groups walk rain or shine.
Are walking clubs beginner-friendly?
Almost all of them. Leaders usually introduce newcomers to the group, and pace-specific walks say so in the listing — you won't be left behind on a general club walk.