Hudson River Park

Fear the Pier will transform Hudson River Park’s Pier 26 into the most unique obstacle course New York City has to offer, designed to push you to the limits and give your fitness skills the ultimate test. This timed course features obstacles that challenge everyone from the elite athlete to the urban thrill-seeker, to the casual competitor just game for having fun!

Fear the Pier also welcomes spectators of all ages, so bring everyone to cheer you on. The top male and female competitors with the fastest obstacle course times of the day will be crowned the 2016 Champions!

Fear the Pier is the most epic obstacle course you’ve ever dared, a one-of-a-kind adrenaline rush along Manhattan’s waterfront that will kick-start your summer with the ultimate fitness test.

This timed challenge is built to thrill, calling all elite athletes, urban adventurers and fierce competitors to Pier 26 where you’ll crawl, scramble, scale and propel yourself to reach new physical heights and crush this course. The onslaught of heart-pounding obstacles will push you to your absolute limits while you compete under the inspiring backdrop of New York City’s iconic skyline.

Run it once, run it twice to push even further, and challenge your friends, family and colleagues in this exhilarating, not-to-be-missed competition that no other Park can offer. Top champions with the fastest times will be crowned the 2016 Masters of the Pier – think you have what it takes?

When you register for Fear the Pier, or support its competitors, you’re making a tax-deductible donation that directly benefits your Park. Every $4 raised helps maintain one square foot of Hudson River Park’s hundreds of acres of sports and recreational space. At any given time, the Park might see a school’s soccer team scrimmaging, a baseball team performing drills, a pick-up game of basketball, a round of beach volleyball — no other park in all of Manhattan can facilitate so much organized play in a single place! All participants are encouraged to reach out to their friends and family to support their efforts and raise even more. Plus, there are great rewards for your milestone fundraising achievements.

Just $10 pledged to your Fear the Pier runs starts earning you rewards and the gifts keep growing with every dollar raised! Fast passes, VIP access tickets to Park events, even two Round-Trip tickets on Delta — check out all the awesome gifts for our fundraising participants! The impact your efforts can have for your Park are limitless.