Astoria, Bakeries, Bars, Dessert, Event, Featured, Fitness, Food and Drink, Parks, Recreation Oct 01, 2015 The Third Annual NYC Cupcake Run Dashes Into Astoria Park October 17 Oh, exercise. We know we need it, but sometimes working out seems like a chore. Need some extra motivation? How about cupcakes? Yes, you read that right! The third annual (…) Share this Scoop by Lindsay Goyette total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Oh, exercise. We know we need it, but sometimes working out seems like a chore. Need some extra motivation? How about cupcakes? Yes, you read that right! The third annual (…) by Lindsay Goyette Share this Scoop total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Related scoops 10 Local Astorians On Running the NYC Marathon This Weekend (...) The Brew Hop 5K is Back October 21 on Randall’s Island What to Do in Astoria This Week: State of the District Addre (...) Photo Courtesy of NYC Cupcake Run Oh, exercise. We know we need it, but sometimes working out seems like a chore. Need some extra motivation? How about cupcakes? Yes, you read that right! The third annual New York City Cupcake Run, hitting Astoria Park October 17th, combines two seemingly opposite pastimes for one super-fun annual event. The 5k run (two laps around the park) features three stops for participants to enjoy cupcakes as they hit each checkpoint. Pretty solid inspiration! This time I’m ready to run…and eat! Photo Courtesy of NYC Cupcake Run Cupcakes will be provided by neighborhood bakery Sweets First, who will be serving up vanilla, chocolate, and red velvet delights. Says event organizer Jason Feirman: “Astoria is one of my favorite neighborhoods in New York City and they have so many incredible bakeries. After tasting the cupcakes from Sweets First, I knew I had to bring them on board.” Eye on the prize. Photo Courtesy of NYC Cupcake Run There is a $50 registration fee, which includes an official NYC Cupcake Run t-shirt, race bib, three cupcakes to be devoured while running the race, a cupcake gift bag, and a free drink & food at Rocky McBride’s after the race. To make things even sweeter, the bar will be serving some cupcake-themed drinks. **As a special “treat” for WHA readers: the first 30 people to enter the code WEHEARTASTORIA on the Eventbrite link will receive 30% off the registration fee. This is a deal too good to pass up!** Don’t mind if I do! Photo Courtesy of NYC Cupcake Run Now how shall we train first, by running or eating? Good things come to those who run! Photo Courtesy of NYC Cupcake Run For more information, check out the event’s official website and Instagram. Twitter Facebook Email Print CupcakesFitnessnyc cupcake runrunning About Lindsay Goyette Lindsay has been eating and drinking her way through Queens since 2011. A casting director by day and Astoria explorer by night, you can usually find her checking out live music, theatre, or the newest neighborhood spot to enjoy a craft beer. Related scoops 10 Local Astorians On Running the NYC Marathon This Weekend (...) The Brew Hop 5K is Back October 21 on Randall’s Island What to Do in Astoria This Week: State of the District Addre (...) Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.