Marilyn Walks Manhattan block by block l March 29th & 30th, 2025
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Over 275 registrations to date!
Join us for an unforgettable free walking adventure in New York City, led by Marilyn Menick, our inspiring EverWalk Ambassador. ​Over two days, on March 29th & 30th, 2025, we'll explore the hidden treasures of Upper Manhattan and Roosevelt Island, covering up to 15 miles of Marilyn's quest to walk every street in Manhattan! Whether you choose to walk some or all of the route or join us for fun pay-your-own-way after walk get togethers, we welcome you! EverWalk co-founder Bonnie Stoll is expected to join us on Saturday, March, 29th. Check out the sights and register to walk for free by March 4, 2025! See walk schedule here.
Walk Schedule
Saturday: March 29, 2024 - 2 Miles only or up to 10 miles
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9:15am - Arrival in Central Park*, free on-site registration and check in for pre-registered
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9:45am - Introductions and instructions​​
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10:00am - Depart for Central Park 2 mile reservoir loop. We really leave at 10am!
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10:45am - Depart for Uptown portion of walk (up to 8 more miles)​
*Start location is inside Central Park on the Bridle Path entering from 90th St. & 5th. Avenue.
Sunday: March 30, 2024 - 5 Miles
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9:15am - Arrival to Roosevelt Island*, free on-site registration and check in for pre-registered
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9:45am - Introductions and instructions​​
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10:00am - Depart for 5 mile loop walk. We really leave at 10am!​
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*Start location is on the grass field in front of the Visitor's Center on Roosevelt Island near the Tramway. Look for two big RI letters in red.
If you are late for the 10am start please use your turn by turn directions to walk on your own.
Turn by turn directions will be emailed before the walk and posted on the website during the walk.
We recommend walking with at least 1 partner or a small group.
Walk With Marilyn
Meet Marilyn Menick, our enthusiastic EverWalk Ambassador! She's a dedicated walker and a certified fitness instructor with a passion for helping older adults. Marilyn is a founding member of the Walking Warriors Battling Breast Cancer Team and for the past 15 years has fundraised for breast cancer research in honor of her close friend, Betty, a survivor. Marilyn also completed a daring 70 miles of the Camino de Santiago in Spain last year!
At the incredible age of 75, Marilyn embarked on a thrilling adventure to walk every single street in Manhattan! One year into her inspiring journey, we’re excited to join Marilyn and walk up to 15 miles with her over 2 fun-filled days on March 29th & 30th, 2025! Registration is free and closed on March 4, 2025. Check out some of Marilyn's video diaries at the bottom of the page.
Ever Walk
EverWalk co-founder Bonnie Stoll, is expected to join Saturday's walk! You won't want to miss it!
EverWalk's mission is to inspire people to get out into the magnificent outdoors and walk to improve their physical and mental well being!
Check out the exhilarating film, NYAD, on Netflix. It tells the incredible true story of Diana Nyad, an endurance swimmer and one of the greatest women athletes of our time, and her long-time friend and coach, Bonnie Stoll. NYAD follows Diana's relentless pursuit to swim from Cuba to Florida at the age of 64, a journey that became the ultimate test of perseverance, determination, and friendship.​
Free Registration
Saturday, March 29, 2025
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1. Two mile walk in Central Park at 10am - around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.
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2. Up to 8 additional miles in North West Manhattan after the Central Park walk is completed.
3. Lunch options on your own near the turnaround point (166th St. & Broadway) in Washington Heights:
Dallas Barbeque or Ramen Kuraku (Japanese food).
Sunday, March 30, 2025
1. Five mile walk around Roosevelt Island at 10am.
2. Lunch options on your own after the walk include Granny Annie's (Irish Pub) and Anything at All at the Graduate by Hilton.
Questions & Answers
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page:
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What pace is the walk?
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Is the walk rain or shine?
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What do I need to bring?
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What if I only want to walk some of the miles?​
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Do I need to train to do the walk?
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Directions to the walks.​
Merch
Limited series Marilyn Walks Manhattan I block by block long sleeve and short sleeve T shirts and hoodies are available through the EverWalk online store. Scroll down on the shop page and look for Print-To-Order Gear to find your perfect fit. Be sure to order early.
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