THE GREAT SAUNTER 2008

SEE MANHATTAN AT 3 MPH!

Experience New York City like you never have before!

Online Registration for the Great Saunter of 2008 has closed.

Additional participants can register the morning of the walk. Look forward to seeing you there!

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On Saturday, May 3, 2008, the Shorewalkers will hold the 23rd annual Great Saunter—a 32-mile walk around Manhattan's rim. The pace is steady, but not fast. Most of the route is fairly flat. We keep to the waterside as much as possible. There is no rain date; we will go rain or shine. 

The Great Saunter is a World Famous Civic Event that attracts tourists and walkers from New York, as well as other states, and countries. It is truly an international event in an international city! The Great Saunter has received support from New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, and the Manhattan Borough President.

Join the Shorewalkers on this spectacular 32-mile walk around the rim of Manhattan Island, starting early at South Street Seaport and ending there that evening for a celebration. Walk through 20 parks, experience many cultures, and celebrate the new Manhattan Waterfront Greenway. See the Statue Of Liberty, New Jersey, the Palisades, all four outer Boroughs, people fishing in the rivers, cherry trees in bloom, spring flowers. A press conference in front of the Circle Line Terminal at 42nd Street begins at 9:45 am. Enjoy lunch in Inwood Park. Walk part or all of the route. Meet people from all over.

Financial supporters and donors to GS2007 included Con Edison, Time-Warner Books, The River Project, Stuyvesant Cove, NY Water Taxi, Transportation Alternatives, New York Restoration Project, Roma Wines and Spirits, Friends of Hudson River Park, Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, The Durst Organization, Riverside South Planning Corporation, Riverside Printing Service, Dive Bar,  Heartland Brewery, and many valued individual donors. Thanks to all who support us and continue to do so!

Help publicize the Great Saunter--download flyers in PDF format:  Flyer   
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To join the Great Saunter Committee, Call Coordinator Walt Wright
Tel: H: 718-398-3561, C: 917-783-6540.
We could use your help.

  

Starting  Points
The following are departure times. If you're late, we're gone. Try to be at your chosen starting point at least 10 minutes before we depart in order to sign in.

7:30 A.M. Start at the corner of Fulton & South Streets near the South Street Seaport.
9:45 A.M. Press Conference at Circle Line Terminal at W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave.
11:00 A.M. Riverbank State Park: By the bus stop in park near the northern end of the park (W. 145th St. & Hudson River).
1:00 P.M. Lunch in Inwood Park: near Flagpole.
4:00 P.M. Carl Schurz Park: East River Promenade near Flagpole at E. 86th St.
7:00 P.M. + Rendezvous and celebrate at the Heartland Brewery at Fulton and South Streets.

If you've done the Great Saunter, we'd love to read about your experience.  Send an e-mail to: info@shorewalkers.org.


Cy A Adler has written a book about the Great Saunter. Shorewalkers' members who renew can order their copy now for $10. Send your checks to: Shorewalkers, Box 20748, Cathedral, New York, NY 10025