named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Brooklyn Trail Club
Trail running group open to all, offering off-road running experiences
Saturday Long Runs
Weekly long runs of 8+ miles to build aerobic base, starting at McCarren Park House
Strength Sessions
Weekly strength training focused on injury prevention and fundamentals, led by coaches and team captains
Thursday Tempo
Weekly tempo, fartlek, or hill sessions aimed at improving race pace, held near McCarren Park
Tuesday Track
Weekly track sessions focused on speed development with interval workouts held at McCarren Park Track
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 3 activities
- Host monthly trail running adventures and community runsOrganizes monthly guided trail running adventures for runners of all experience levels and hosts community runs across Brooklyn to celebrate members and collaborate with local run clubs.
- Organize weekly long runs and aerobic training eventsHosts weekly Saturday long runs of 8+ miles starting from McCarren Park House, designed to build aerobic base, weekly mileage, and endurance, with pace groups and bag check available.
- Provide inclusive running community and training resourcesOffers a supportive, inclusive running community with access to weekly training sessions, social events, team chats, and race-specific training plans for events like the Brooklyn Half and major marathons, growing to over 700 members since 2016.
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Coached Athletic Training Programs 1 activity
- Host weekly structured track and speed development sessionsConducts weekly speed development and interval training sessions at McCarren Park Track on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional track sessions at 7AM and 7PM, focused on structured workouts to improve running performance.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organize volunteer and community stewardship eventsHosts volunteer events including neighborhood and park cleanups to support community engagement and environmental stewardship.
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
- Provide weekly strength training and injury prevention programsOffers weekly strength training sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays focused on injury prevention and strength fundamentals, led by experienced coaches and team captains, as part of a structured training program.
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Track & Field Competition Support 1 activity
- Support competitive athlete participation in running eventsFields teams and supports athletes in competing at local, national, and international running events, including NYRR and USATF-sanctioned competitions, with representation at USATF Championships and Olympic Trial Qualifiers.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintain and publish member performance recordsDocuments, tracks, and publicly shares historic race performance records and track achievements by members since 2016 through online publications and spreadsheets.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$238K
Contributions & grants$67K28%
Program service revenue$171K72%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$270K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$22K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$53K
Cash$53K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$53K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -13.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Cheryl Donald — Chairwoman
- Michael Zelwin — Treasurer
- Rose Castillo — Secretary
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Crow's Massage Partner — Provides massage therapy services as a sponsor and partner of Brooklyn Track Club.
- Crows Massage Partner — Offers 15% discount on massage sessions for BKTC members.
- Dennis Serna Partner — Strength Coach leading weekly strength sessions
- Finish Line Physical Therapy Partner — Provides member services discount to BKTC members.
- Finish Line Physical Therapy Partner — Provides physical therapy support as a sponsor and partner of Brooklyn Track Club.
- Heylo Partner — Platform used for announcing schedule changes for Saturday long runs
- James Chu Partner — Head Performance Coach and Record Keeper for Brooklyn Track Club
- James Chu Partner — Head Performance Coach and Record Keeper for the organization.
- Lena Placzek Partner — Strength Coach leading weekly strength sessions
- NY Run Academy Partner — Brendan Martin, listed as an Olympic Development Coach, is associated with NY Run Academy, indicating a professional affiliation.
- NYRR Network — Recognized as one of the most competitive teams for NYRR Group Club Points.
- NYRR Partner — Participates in Club Point Races through partnership with NYRR.
- Nike Partner — Corporate sponsor and partner supporting Brooklyn Track Club.
- Nike Partner — Provides co-branded team singlets and shorts for the Performance Team.
- Strava Partner — Partner platform for sharing information and updates about Brooklyn Trail Club runs.
- Strength Training w/ Coach Lena Partner — Offers 20% discount on private training sessions for BKTC members.
- USATF Partner — Competes in club cross country events through USATF.
- USATF Partner — Sends athletes to USATF Championships events.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive Community Modelmethodology: inclusive_community_buildingBy providing equitable access to training, leadership, and community engagement for runners of all identities, abilities, and experience levels, the organization fosters sustained participation and belonging because inclusivity strengthens community cohesion and broadens athlete retention.
- Individualized Group Training with Performance Trackingmethodology: individualized_group_trainingBy combining standardized training structures with individualized adjustments and ongoing performance tracking, the organization improves athletic performance because this approach allows runners to progress safely and effectively toward personalized goals while benefiting from group dynamics and coaching support.
- Sliding Scale Access Modelmethodology: sliding_scale_accessBy implementing a sliding scale membership model, the organization increases access for runners across socio-economic backgrounds because financial barriers are reduced, enabling broader participation in athletic development and community programs.
- Urban-Accessible Trail Engagementmethodology: urban-accessible_trail_engagementBy leveraging public transportation to connect urban residents with nearby natural trail areas, the organization promotes trail running accessibility because it removes logistical and geographic barriers that typically limit city dwellers' access to off-road running environments.