2022 EVENT CLOSED

The Warriors UltraRun is an overnight, underground running experience that carries runners over 28 miles as they recreate the escape route from the iconic 1979 film by Walter Hill. After attending a 1 AM Conclave, held at a secret location in the Bronx, runners dressed as gang members pass iconic shooting sights as they race for Coney Island.

For the 2022 race, members of the Warriors Elite Team -- Keron Alleyne, Brandon Jackson, Richard Scott, Michelle Goldberg, Erin Jaskiewicz, Thom Lessner, Mike Quinn, Brian McGregor and Ramon Bermo -- were given a 10 min head start before being chased through NYC by the full field.

Winners of the 2022 event included runners from some of New York's top running clubs.  First place male, Ahmed Moussa from the Paragon Sports Run Club, at 3:43:43; Richard Scott from Black Men Run NYC was second, at 4:08:07; and third place was Aaron Shimmons at 4:09:09. 

The Prospect Park Track Club swept the women’s field, taking 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 1st place winner Jana Veliskova, at 4:26:56; Holly Chase was second, at 4:27:30; and Nora Carroll, third at 4:29:22.

The Warriors UltraRun was founded by Todd Aydelotte, an NYC ultrarunner and devoted fan of the film, who ran the route by himself in July, 2018. As word spread, more fans of the Warriors joined him each year.

The 4th Annual The Warriors UltraRun was held on July 23, 2022 and featured ultrarunners from all over the world dressed as gang members. The race now stands as one of the preeminent Warriors fan-events anywhere and one of America's best underground races.

This is an underground, unofficial race run by fans for fans. We make no profit whatsoever & protect the Warriors brand. We don't even print T-shirts. All funds from ticket sales go to tech costs for The Conclave; getting the word out on social; and hiring a race photographer

Cleon's Gang is a group of 9 ultrarunners who have been involved in this event from the very beginning, and help to watch over the race and ensure it stays true to the spirit of the movie -- Todd Aydelotte, Kurt Bromund, Kate Strachnyi, Peter Schwinge, Ntino Krampis, Kumi Shibata Redpath, Anna Boozer, Gino Victoria and Ramon Bermo.

Thank you Armando "OUTthere" Diaz (@outtherenj), our legendary lensman, for shooting the event & video with daughter Gabrielle Diaz; Scott Aydelotte for driving our shooting jeep, and Chris Theberge for loaning us the shooting jeep. Special thanks to our 2022 sponsor, The Athletic Brewing Company, for helping us throw a cool finish party on the Boardwalk; and the Tortoise & Hare bar for hosting us each year. The WarriorsUltraRun is a property of City Running Tours.