Strong New York x Surf Dating FREE 5k hosted by ON Running, Bombas Sport, HWPO + Pliability

📍 Start: 7:30 AM in front of The Glasshouse

 

🏃 All Levels Welcome:

Before the doors open, we're taking over the West Side for a free 5K that sets the tone for the entire day. This is more than a run, it's a chance to be part of a movement toward healthier, stronger communities. Whether you've got a dozen marathons behind you or you're lacing up for the first time, this one is for you. Go at your own pace, meet the people running next to you, and start the day the way we intend to spend it.

 

Speaking of the people running next to you — SURF Dating, the Official Dating Partner of Strong New York, is sponsoring the 5K. A 7:30 AM run is one of the few places in this city where talking to a stranger is the entire point. SURF is here to make sure it doesn't end at the finish line.

 

👟 Demo a pair of On's before you run. ON Running will be onsite with sneakers to try on, find your pair, take them out on the 5K, and get an exclusive discount to buy them at ON's Flatiron store. Come a few minutes early to get fitted.

 

🧦 Plus EVERY runner gets a FREE pair of Bombas Sport socks to rock!

 

Here's how it goes:

Arrive early to demo your ON's at the start line. Pliability leads the group stretch, so every runner starts loose and finishes better. Then Mat Fraser, 5x Fittest Man on Earth and founder of HWPO, leads the pack out for the 5K. LMNT rolls up in the FitTruk with electrolytes along the route. At the finish, cool down with cold plunges by SWTHZ, then settle into The Post-Run Stretch, presented by Post University.

 

Fuel & Recovery Along the Way

• Pre-Run Fuel by Celsius
  Electrolytes by LMNT
  Protein Snacks by Jack Link's
  Hydration by Essentia

After the run, join us inside at the Strong New York Fitness & Wellness Expo, doors open at 8:30 AM.

 

About Our 5K Sponsors

SURF Dating- The Official Dating Partner of Strong New York. SURF is built on a simple idea: the best connections start with something real in common.

Celsius - The Official Energy Drink of Strong New York

On Running — ON has become one of the fastest-growing performance running brands in the world. From first-timers to elite marathoners, On makes gear for everyone who moves.

Pliability — Pliability is the mobility platform trusted by athletes who want to move better and stay in the game longer, with guided daily routines built to improve range of motion and speed recovery.

HWPO — Keep putting in the work with HWPO, founded by 5x CrossFit Games Champion Mat Fraser. HWPO stands for Hard Work Pays Off, and with All Access in the HWPO app, you’ll get 12+ training programs covering everything from strength and conditioning to running, lifting, and more, all for one low monthly price. Designed by real coaches, coupled with a global community. Exclusive to STRONG NY attendees: Get your first month 50% off through October 31, 2026 with code STRONGNY26.

Bombas Sport — Bombas is the New York-born comfort brand built on a simple promise: for every item purchased, one is donated to someone experiencing homelessness. Their Sport line brings that same obsession with fit to performance — cushioned where you need it, locked in where it counts, built to go the distance.

Post University — Post University is a student-focused institution committed to providing career-relevant education through flexible learning opportunities both online and at its Main Campus in Waterbury, Connecticut. With programs designed to meet the needs of today’s learners and workforce, Post combines practical, industry-relevant education with personalized support to help students pursue their academic and professional goals. Through a growing range of undergraduate and graduate programs, experienced faculty, and a focus on career preparedness, Post University works to make higher education accessible, engaging, and personal.

Jack Link's — A family-owned company that's been making protein snacks for generations, Jack Link's built its name on real meat, bold flavor, and a tagline worth living up to: Feed Your Wild Side. Their jerky and meat sticks are protein you can throw in a pocket and eat on the move.