History

Founded in 1972 just as the running boom started, the Central Park Track Club has been on the cutting edge of the sport ever since.  Sponsored by New Balance, CPTC has won three national club track titles, sent dozens of athletes to national championships and Olympic trials, and since its inception has been one of the most competitive clubs in New York City. Fred LeBow, founder of the New York City Marathon, was an original member.  Today, the club has a diverse membership of more than 350, with regular runs in the famous Manhattan park from which it takes its name.