Get to know Team HRPK!
We’re thrilled to have Molly Ertel run the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon for Team HRPK. Read on to learn more about Molly and why she’s racing in support of Hudson River Park.
Why I’m running for team HRPK:
I have trained for every single Marathon along Hudson River Park. It is a peaceful and beautiful sanctuary that gives you a break from the busier city streets. I feel so lucky to have such a beautiful space where I can practice my sport and see so many athletes do the same.
My favorite part of the Park to run through is:
I love starting my runs in Tribeca and going around some of my favorite piers till I get uptown.
What running means to me:
I ran track in high school but was always nervous for races. This will be my fourth marathon. I’m honored to continue bringing attention to causes I care about while pushing past my limits and celebrating others doing the same.
Hudson River Park is a special place for NYC athletes because…
So many of us come here and it’s become such a shared experience. There aren’t many green and uninterrupted spaces to run in NYC so it feels like a staple for training.