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The Right Conversation at the Right Time: Bronx Burners Hosts Career Panel for Student-Athletes
The right conversation at the right time can change the course of a young person's future. π Earlier this month, Bronx Burners hosted a Career Panel for our high school and college students, bringing together professionals from across a variety of industries to share their experiences and answer one simple question: "What do you wish you knew when you were just starting your career?" Representing fields including technology sales, finance, startups, nonprofit leadership, ath
Jul 12 min read


π₯ BODEGA 1600 IS BACK β Presented by New Balance
IT'S OFFICIAL. The Bodega 1600 β presented by New Balance β is BACK for its second year, and it's going to be even bigger. One mile. One community. One unforgettable summer night in the Bronx. Last year you showed up and showed OUT. This year, we're raising the bar. Whether you're chasing a PR, racing your friends, or just coming for the energy β the Bodega 1600 is built for everyone. All ages. All paces. All Bronx. REGISTER NOW! π Event Details π Joseph Yancey Track at Mac
Jun 81 min read
Bronx Burners pledge up to $100,000 to the Joseph Yancey Track Legacy Fund
Bronx Burners Running Club, a South Bronx-based nonprofit organization, today announced that it is pledging up to $100,000 toward the revitalization, and future programming of the historic Joe Yancey Track and Field at Macombs Dam Park, one of New York City's most significant community athletic spaces. The pledge is intended to help catalyze the final phase of a broader public-private effort to restore the track and field to a modern, safe, and accessible standard for residen
May 272 min read


Rebuild Joseph Yancey Track
Rebuilding the Joseph Yancey Track is something incredibly close to our hearts. As one of NYCβs most historic running spaces, it deserves to be restored and invested in for the next generation. $48M in public funding has already been committed thanks to the amazing work of city officials. The total project cost is $52M. We'll be hosting a public show of support on June 3rd to amplify the voices of the community and help secure the remaining budget. A rebuilt track unlocks: β
May 181 min read
3rd Annual Night at the Ballgame β And This Year Hits Different
Three years. One unforgettable tradition. And this one brought the heat. Thanks to our partnership with the New York Yankees, our youth completed the Healthy Home Plate program. This program brought professional chefs into the mix to teach our kids the importance of healthy eating and wellness, hands on, in real time. And it didn't stop there. Every participant was sent home with the ingredients to keep cooking, keep learning, and bring healthy habits into their household. Al
May 121 min read


Big News: The Athletic Clubs Name Bronx Burners as Official Charity Partner!
Big news: the Athletic Clubs have named the Bronx Burners as their official charity partner! Over the last few years, we've co-hosted multiple events and welcomed many AC members to our practices, marathon team, Associate Board, and more. The ACs share our mission of building community through sport. These are people who don't just show up once, they keep coming back. We kicked off our official partnership with a BBRC x ACs practice this month. It was full of good energy, gr
Apr 221 min read
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