You are cordially invited

Nicholas Thompson, come join my birthday run

Hi! I'm Eric. My Brooklynite friends and I are all huge fans of The Running Ground. I'm holding a birthday run on February 15th and would love it if you could join or stop by.

Not Nicholas Thompson? You are also invited! RSVP here!

Date February 15, 2026
Time 11:00 AM
Meet MTA 1 South Ferry
Birthday run graphic

I also included Conner Mantz in this graphic, but having him fly to NYC is probably too big of an ask.

Why you?

Treat this as a neighborhood cameo during your weekend long run! You'll make a group of starry-eyed and literarily-inclined young runners very happy.

What's the deal?

Join our midwinter urban running ground as we set off from Manhattan into the Bronx. We're loosely following the 1 train. Come for as long or as little as you'd like!

How long is it?

A bit over 15 miles from South Ferry up to the 242nd St 1 station, but you can join for as long or as little as you like. I understand life is busy!

I'm not Nick Thompson

That is OK, too! You are invited to join as well! This is a good old-fashioned birthday run and such events do not discriminate.


HERE'S THE RSVP LINK AGAIN!

I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE