julianne
Senior Insider
If you are anywhere near Central Park on Saturday morning (8 a.m.) be sure to come out and cheer for the 5,000 women running and walking in the 40th year of the Mini-Marathon 10K race. This is the oldest all-women race in the world. It starts at Columbus Circle and runs up Central Park West, past the Museum of Natural History, and then though Central Park. Finishes in the Park at 68th Street. The first year it was run--1972--there were only 72 women entered. Over the years, the race has gained prominence, with many Olympic runners taking part. It's a festive event for runners, walkers and spectators!