Ready to Run with Ghosts? Haunted NYC Challenge Coming Soon


Hello Reader!

HAPPY WELLNESS WEDNESDAY to you!🩵 I hope your fall miles are feeling strong as we roll into cooler, crisper running weather.🍂

  • 👻 Something spooky is brewing at Runstreet…
    We’re excited to announce our Haunted NYC Challenge, a virtual run/walk adventure where fitness meets fright! You’ll explore NYC’s haunted history through a custom route, spooky stories, and get a chance to win fun prizes.

👉 Check out our Haunted NYC Tour Blog for a sneak peek with a taste of the eerie landmarks you’ll encounter.👀

  • 🎃 Find Your Perfect Halloween Race
    Looking for an in-person fall race? Check out our guide to the Best Halloween Races across the U.S. From costumed 5Ks to haunted half marathons, there’s something for every spooky runner.🦇
  • 🐺 Training Spotlight:
    Want a plan built just for beginning runners? The Runstreet Beginner's 5K Training Program is designed for runners who want to go from walking to running a 5K in 10 weeks.
    👉 Get the plan.

🩵 Tip of the Week: Make Running More Fun with Theme Runs
Feeling a little meh about your miles?🥱 Switch things up with a themed run or walk! Whether it’s running past your city’s spookiest spots👻, dressing up in costume 🎭, or making a playlist that matches your run vibe 🎶, adding a theme turns training into an adventure.

Invite a friend to join, or share your themed run on social media to stay motivated and inspire others. Running doesn’t always have to be serious — sometimes the best miles are the most playful ones.😉

👉 Check out our Haunted NYC Virtual Tour for inspo!

📚 Book of the Week: Runner 13 by Amy McCulloch

What happens when an ultramarathon turns deadly? 😱 In Runner 13, former elite runner Adri enters a grueling 250-mile race across the Sahara Desert to reclaim her reputation after a career-ending scandal. But the further she runs, the more sinister the race becomes — with competitors dropping out under mysterious circumstances and danger lurking in the dunes. Equal parts endurance adventure and psychological thriller, this book is a pulse-pounding reminder of the fine line between survival and obsession.
👉 Get Runner 13 from Bookshop or Amazon.

Need hand-picked book recs? Check out our top book lists in different categories - from running to adventure to dog mysteries in the Runstreet Bookshop. (Bookshop is a collective of independent, locally-owned bookstores that sell great reads, now available in digital and paper form.)🤓

Happy moving to you this week, Wolf Pack!👟 KEEP PUSHING FORWARD! Take care of yourself and stay moving with us by following and tagging @Runstreet on Instagram and subscribing to Runstreet YouTube to get cheered on in your fitness journey.☺️

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Happy sweating this week, Wolf Pack!🫶

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