Get to know Team HRPK!
We’re thrilled to have Victoria Gutowski run the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon for Team HRPK. Read on to learn more about Victoria and why she’s racing in support of Hudson River Park.
My favorite part of the Park to run through is:
Running on Pier 45, right at the edge where the water, is my favorite part of my run route. It puts just enough distance between me and the city — while still feeling very much a part of the place I call home.
What running means to me:
Running is new for me. I’ve always been active, but long-distance running was something I never imagined myself doing. My dad is a big triathlete — he’s done Ironmans and marathons — so getting to share this experience with him through training is something I’m both excited about and proud of. Working toward a goal that feels meaningful, and doing it alongside such a strong community, makes me feel even more connected to the city than ever before.
My quirky running habit is…
I’ve created one running playlist titled Milk Bar Cake — named after my favorite treat, and absolutely the first thing I’m getting my hands on after the marathon. I’m always adding songs to it, hoping to build the perfect race day soundtrack. The catch is if I skip a song mid-run, it gets deleted. No second chances. If it can’t carry me through mile 7, it’s not making it to mile 26.2.
Three words that describe my running are…
Chaotic, hilarious, motivating