NYRR Striders at the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K

More than 160 NYRR Striders participated in the 2025 Percy Sutton Harlem 5K on August 9 to celebrate the program’s 15-year anniversary. Sid Howard, the Striders' first coach, helped lead the celebration—and received a finisher's medal himself.

Coach Sid has seen NYRR Striders expand from its roots in Harlem in 2010 to now hosting sessions in 20 sites across all five boroughs. NYRR Striders is a free walking and fitness program that offers physical activity for older adults looking to lead a more active life and meet new people in their local community.