New York Hudson River Run to Pier 40 and a Manhattan Plaza Day Pass
Updated October 3, 2026
Run the Hudson River Park waterfront south from Pier 84 to Pier 40, loop back north through the West Village and Chelsea, then recover at Manhattan Plaza Health Club in Hell's Kitchen.
Hudson River Park stretches about four miles down Manhattan's west side, and the riverside walkway is about as flat as running in New York gets. Cyclists get a separate lane, so you can hold an even pace with New Jersey across the water. The base is Manhattan Plaza Health Club, a few long blocks inland in Hell's Kitchen. A carry-on fits in its day lockers; check with staff that your pass allows heading out and coming back in. As of October 2026, Bounce takes full-size suitcases from $2.90 a day.
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The run: Hudson River Park esplanade to Pier 40 loop
Pancake flat with the river beside you the whole way south, it offers landmark piers to count off and a change of scenery on the return through Chelsea.
- Distance
- 9.2 km (5.7 mi)
- Start
- Pier 84
Leave the club heading west and join the waterfront promenade at Pier 84. Pedestrians keep to this riverside walkway while cyclists ride the separate greenway alongside. Go south past the Long Time water wheel on Pier 66 and the old ocean liner docks now occupied by Chelsea Piers. Next come the rooftop park on Pier 57 and the concrete tulips holding Little Island above the water. Pass the Pier 45 lawn, then turn inland at Pier 40 by Houston Street. Come back north through the quiet West Village blocks and the Meatpacking District, then continue up through Chelsea and past Hudson Yards. Finish with an easy cooldown back to the gym. Drinking fountains and restrooms are spaced through the park.
Open the route mapEach locker room has showers plus its own steam room and sauna, and the club adds a junior Olympic size pool and whirlpools. First-timers can download a discounted weekday pass from its website.
- Price
- As of October 2026, $50 on weekdays, $60 on weekends and holidays
- Showers
- Yes
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 6 am to 10 pm, Sat 7 am to 9 pm, Sun 8 am to 9 pm
11 min walk from the run start to the gym
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